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They just do. A little shakey, shakey and viola. Google it, or the ultimate clip loader. Lots of videos of it.
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The hopper on this and the Ultimate Clip Loader are designed to orient the rounds in the correct way as they move from the upper portion to the slot which is not wide enough for then to go rim down.
I just ordered this with three adapters.
The Ultimate Clip Loader I have I modified to work with my Ruger SR22.
I have another loader for the 10/22 but it can be tricky and rounds fall out if the crank is not stopped at the right point.
I also have the HC3R for the 10/22 but I like to have options
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I'm curious as to what the longevity of these will be. Clear plastic tends to be quite brittle. My ButlerCreek loader made out of similiar plastic self destructed.
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So I decided to see what Blackdog meant when they said the ammo won't feed into the drum using the McFadden loader. It turns out the rim gets caught on the feed lips. The feed lips on the Blackdog mags are a little longer (front to back) than on the S&W. I filed the lips back a little bit at a time until I got the loader to push rounds into Blackdog drum.
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Thanks for this info...I was probably still going to buy this speed loader...but knowing that I can make it work with my drum, is icing on the cake.
I can't wait to get this, I hate loading them one at a time by hand.
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Everyone still likes their loaders?
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Yes, for sure.
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Yep best thing on the market!
Switchable to most mags
Happy happy!
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Mine has been great. Caused so much interest at the range and in local LGS that they now stock it as a supplement to the 15-22.
They sell one for every Smith they sell.
On a down side, after having mine sent over from the US direct from Manufacturer, at a cost of 33USD, they now want £30 + £6 so it seems the old dollar pound sign switcheroo is at it again.
That said, I took mine out when it was really cold recently and as a result have now ended up with a stress crack round one of the screw holes near the "trigger", it still loads fine at the moment but when it does finally give in, I will definitely get a replacement as it really is worth having and definitely do NOT want to go back to loading 10 mags 1 round at a time.
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Glad this thread was re-energized! I am glad to see that the McFadden Lighting grip loader is still receiving high marks. Just what I need for my 15-22.
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Looks great - but I don't want one. I have a 10/22 but in either one of my boys hands 25 rounds in a BX25 lasts less than 2 minutes.
Between the two of them they already can go through a whole brick of 22 in about an hour shooting their bolt actions and loading the 5-7 round magazines by hand.
Why would I want to make it easier to go through semi-scarce hard to replace ammo even faster?
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As a follow up to this thread, I spoke to Dave at McFadden about the lighting grip loader. Ordered one with the 15-22 adapter Monday morning and it was in my mailbox Wednesday. In less than one minute, I had it assembled and had loaded a S&W 25 round mag perfectly. It sure is a savings to my old fingers and especially loading time. So far, very pleased with their customer service and product. It's in my bag for my next range visit and we'll see how it performs loading my six mags.
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Joined the Forum today and just ordered my loader for my 15-22 also. Hope to get it before next weekends range outing Thanks for the outstanding reviews this forum helped me make up my mind on what I was looking to buy.**** UPDATE**** Ordered mine Saturday, got it today (Wednesday) Looked it over inserted the adapter and was loading Mags in less than 5 minutes!!! Smooth as a glass *** ! Can't wait to go to the range and show off this baby.
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I gotta get one! Blairsville, PA is not far from Pittsburgh.
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Mine is ON its way
Cant wait to try It... have 7 MAGS sitting silently... alone... waiting to be fed.. to join their other 15 buddies
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Looks great - but I don't want one. I have a 10/22 but in either one of my boys hands 25 rounds in a BX25 lasts less than 2 minutes.
Between the two of them they already can go through a whole brick of 22 in about an hour shooting their bolt actions and loading the 5-7 round magazines by hand.
Why would I want to make it easier to go through semi-scarce hard to replace ammo even faster?
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A lot of truth there.
I don't mind reloading mags at the Club as I empty them. I'm in no hurry anyway.
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Well I dump em pretty fast with my 15-22 Slidfire...LOL
So just landed... Great Fast shipping
Golden Bullets loaded pretty good... But Federal loaded a lot easier.
Is a bit sore on the trigger finger ... but is really really fast.. Last few are tight to get in the MAG but is for sure easier than with just my fingers.. and faster... way faster
I have like 21 15-22 Mags... so will make it much easier after a Good day at the Range...
Sun is out again in AZ... maybe hit the Desert Range tomorrow
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You guys just cost me money. Loader aand adapter for the 15-22 is on the way. I already have one for my Ruger 22/45 Lite mags. The other half of my NSSF Rimfire Challenge combo.
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Lighting' Loader worth every penny!
The day I bought my 15-22 (years ago) I ordered a Lightnin' Loader, and it has been without a doubt the best accessory for that rifle I have ever purchased. I have 10 25 round magazines, and when I go to the outdoor range with it, I pay a flat fee to shoot for the day, so I don't really care how long it takes for me to load the magazines. But when I am at the indoor range, it is a far different story. I pay for the lane by the hour, and I sure don't want to lose 15 minutes of time loading magazines. Plus, if I decide at the last minute I want to go to the range (which happens a lot) it takes less than 5 minutes to sit down and load all of my magazines. It takes longer to get the gun out of the safe, grab my range bag and load them in the truck than it does to load the magazines. And a HUGE reason to recommend McFadden... After years of use, my loader broke. The tab at the top that holds the adaptor snapped. I emailed McFadden, explained what happened, included photos of the break and asked if there was a warranty. If there wasn't, no problem, I'll order a new one. Once you own one, there is no way you wan't to go without it. I wrote the letter last Saturday. Sunday I received a return email saying they would be mailing me a replacement Monday morning. It was in my mailbox Wednesday. THAT is above and beyond customer support, and for that alone, I will recommend them to everyone.
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I prefer the thump loader.
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+1 Im in Canada. Few jave made it up here but I love mine!!!!!
If only theyd advertise better up here!
There are tons of .22 shooters and the lightin loader does it all!!!!!
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If you're in the UK and you want one of these, I'd recommend Black Rifle.
The product itself works as advertised – but it does leave a mark on each bullet head.
Previously the length of time it took me to load 15-22 magazines by hand, was the only thing that was saving me from bankruptcy. Now I'm totally screwed!
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ordered mine today, got a 10/22 adapter and the 15-22
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Almost 2 months later... Many range trips in cold and or wet weather, my Lightning loader functions as well the day it arrived and loads my mags very easily. Showed it to the owner of my LGS and he ordered one for himself as I stood there. **** Just an added note I just got the adapter for my Sig Mosquito .22lr today works just as good on those magazines as well. I love this loader even more now!!!!!!
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You guys just cost me money. Loader aand adapter for the 15-22 is on the way. I already have one for my Ruger 22/45 Lite mags. The other half of my NSSF Rimfire Challenge combo.
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I didn't see a adapter on their site for for the 22/45?
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JeffM, The Lightnin' Grip Loader doesn't work on the single stack pistol magazines... But, they make a product called the Ultimate Clip Loader. I have had one for YEARS for my Ruger Mk III magazines (and the 22/45 are basically the same magazine) and they also work flawlessly. Instead of a mechanical load, it is a gravity feed loader, so no moving parts and nothing to break. McFadden Machine Ultimate Cliploader
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JeffM, The Lightnin' Grip Loader doesn't work on the single stack pistol magazines... But, they make a product called the Ultimate Clip Loader.
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Yep, my post was confusing.
McFadden Lightnin' with adapter for the 15-22.
McFadden Ultimate for my Ruger 22/45 Lite.
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Just got my Mcfaddin loader.
Best $28.50 (including 15-22 adaptor) I've spent for a while.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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I *LOVE* my loader - everyone that sees it at our club matches wants it bad lol
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You can barely hear yourself think at one of the clubs i shoot at with the noise of everyone rattling their lightening loaders! Really good bits of kit if you're shooting in comps so you can quickly bomb up your mags and get back to working on your stage plan/helping with patching etc
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I bought one of these with a 15 22 adapter and gsg 1911 adapter. Don't have the rifles yet but I have some extra mags. Tried it on two 15 22 mags and it kept getting stuck. Maybe I'm holding it at the wrong angle. Left some marks on the bullet tip but I guess that doesn't matter.
Wanted to test it some more but I need to use new bullets.
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Check out you tube for the proper way to use it
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I just loaded 12 15-22 oem mags. Using that video somewhat helped but they still get stuck.
Tried different ammo, federal bulk, and 1400 velocity golden bullets.
Maybe it's because I only have oem 10 round mags? I was super stoked about this thing because CA ten round mags are a pain........ I will keep trying I guess. Will wait until the rifle gets here. Don't want to keep scoring up ammo.
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Got mine today. Seems to work OK but an occasional bit of stickiness.
See me in about a year.
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Used mine a week or so ago for the first time and it worked great. Loaded a couple of empty 25 round magazines. Therefore on each loaded I used 25 rounds only. If I had used 30 rounds, would it have just stopped loading and I would have felt the resistance or would something stupid have happened. The reason I ask is I will appreciate it more if I don't have to count the rounds as I put them in the hopper. Thanks.
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I've used mine for a few months now. Yeah; it loads the magazines quickly . . . after you dump a box into it and shake the crud out of it for a few minutes to get the rounds to drop into the lower compartment.
I'm really not convinced it's any faster than loading by hand. It is more fun, though. Oh, there is another plus . . . it annoys my wife because of the noise created from shaking it.
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Considering the whole process, the time appears near equal. Overcome by the sense that it takes forever but in reality that's not the case for me. The shaking deal is another matter. Someone reinvents this where no shaking is required and it's game over. I like it overall and my thumbs / fingers appreciate it even more. Worthwhile purchase. Next up, disposable, biodegradable pre-loaded magazines.
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Does the loading action dent the bullets at all? Seems like it would mark or dent the actual lead bullet during loading.
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Does the loading action dent the bullets at all? Seems like it would mark or dent the actual lead bullet during loading.
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I use only CCI AR Tactical and haven't noticed any "denting" of the plating. But then again I haven't focused on that. If it does I see no impact on stabilization or trajectory.
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It does put a little dent in the end. Haven’t noticed any impact on accuracy as a result though.
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I made an attempt to order one today after a couple months of wrestling with the decision. But when I went to checkout they make you create an account and want to much information for my tastes. To many good for nothings hacking systems and stealing information for me to put that info out there.
I might try ordering one by snail mail and a money order later.But I would much rather go to Academy, Cabala's or Bass Pro to get one even if it costs a little more. McFadden really needs to see about getting into one of these stores.
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Best money you can spend for loading your mags! I have the MP22, SR22 and the M&P 15-22.
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