MP15R Varmint Rifle 5.45x39

roderickp

I have quieried Smith & Wesson in regards to the MP15R in 5.45x39 and why they haven't produced a 5 round magazine for hunting purposes for this rifle. With the cost and lack of availability of 223/5.56mm ammo would this not be an ideal varmint round? Especially with Hornady's advent of the 5.45x39 60 grain Vmax round? I would think this would be a hot little seller if marketed as a varmint rifle in light of all the ammo cost increases and lack of availability for both plinking and varminting.

Nwcid

Are you sure you state requires 5rd only for hunting. I use to believe that was the case in WA but there is no mag limit. Plus many states that do have limits are not on varmint hunting.

If you want a 5rd mag take a standard mag and put a block in it to only hold 5rds.......

Not sure what you are talking about on cost and lack of .223. Last time I checked you can get 1000rd case of Federal for under $300 shipped. I know the 5.45x39 is cheeper but depending on how much you shoot will depend on if the cost of the upper will offset the cost of ammo.

Mobuck

If you're handy, a small screw through the front of the mag just deep enough to catch the follower will prevent loading more than 5 rounds. Not knowing how hard the bunny cop can legally try to load more, I can't guarantee this will pass inspection.