RED ZMAN
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Wow, thanks for posting that. I'd rather waste less time loading and spend more time shooting. Going to buy one for SURE!
Did you get to try it on a 50rd drum?
Did you get to try it on a 50rd drum?
Wanna load your 15-22 mags in 7 seconds...
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photoracer
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I don't know what you have but this new one does not work on the Buckmark as far as I know. On the otherhand the Ultimate Clip Loader works as slick as glass on the BM mags once you get it adjusted for them. Loading time is all of about 2-3 seconds on average. I have been using my UCL for about 5 years in competition. Anything else is just a big waste of time.
I am ordering one of the new ones with heads for both the 15-22 and the AR15.22 conversions. Spending even the 30 seconds per 15-22 mag speed I can load them at by hand takes too much time at a match.
I just noticed that Taccom is selling the new McFadden loader on their website, although they are showing the AR15.22 conversion model since that is what they market, for $29. I expect Midway and Brownells to have the new McFadden loader shortly.
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wbear
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I didn't mean their loader wouldn't work well with 10/22's.
I was told that in general it is not easy to design loaders for them because of the different designs/way they load. You have the aftermarket ones, some offset the rounds, some do not.
Then you have the Ruger factory mags. They require a different loader adapter than the aftermarkets.
The 10rd that comes with the rifle requires a different adapter than the BX-25 25rd because one of them has a bigger head.
So if you want to load any 10/22 mag with the Lighting loader you will need at least 3 different adapters.
They said all the 15-22 factory mags only require 1 adapter and the rounds travel from the loader to the mag easily compared to some. The loader just works well with them and gives the required stagger.
The only caution on the 15-22 is insert the mag straight into the adapter. Some people are inserting one corner of the mag first and then pivoting it in kind of like inserting a mag in an AK-47. This can cause the mag follower to bind in the adapter.
straightshooter47
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got mine in the mail this morning...spent 20 sec. figuring out how to assemble the adapter to the loader, and then loaded the first mag just like the OP video showed. no need to ever handle a .22 round during loading a 15-22 magazine ever again. it leaves just a tiny mark on the side of the bullet nose...
whether you have 2 mags to load, or 20...it works...
whether you have 2 mags to load, or 20...it works...
Griz Behr
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Received mine today as well. Took it out of the package and happened to have 3 empty Pro Mag 32 rounds handy. It loaded all three without any issues and all rounds were staggered in the mags. It loads them as fast as you pull the trigger as the OP's video showed. It is as easy as it gets. Great product, friendly staff and super fast shipping. I highly recommend it to keep your 15-22 well fed and happy.
wbear
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Got mine and like the other posters stated, works perfectly. 
RED ZMAN
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Got mine, just a quick note for those ordering adapters.
The 10/22 adapter only, ONLY works with aftermarket magazines, it won't work with Ruger magazines.
Something with the way the 2 are loaded differently, they explained it to me when I ordered so I avoided picking one of those up for my wife (you can have them swap the included adapter for the one you want).
The 10/22 adapter only, ONLY works with aftermarket magazines, it won't work with Ruger magazines.
Something with the way the 2 are loaded differently, they explained it to me when I ordered so I avoided picking one of those up for my wife (you can have them swap the included adapter for the one you want).
photoracer
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I ordered mine today with the 15-22 adapter installed plus the extra adapter for the BDM/CMMG mags of my AR15.22 conversion upper.
I ordered one and was amazed by how quickly it shipped from PA to LA
RPK
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Ordered mine yesterday!
I got mine in and have been distributing them to my friends. It works very well. One friend is having slight difficulties with his Plinker Tactical magazines because they are thicker in a few places. I also ordered some of the Kimber 1911 adapters and they work great with my Sig 1911-22.
Steve89052
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Just got "The Lightnin' Grip Loader" in the mail and immediately pulled out a half dozen 15-22 mags.
After attaching the 15-22 adapter I popped a mag in, loaded the bullets in the hopper, and went on to load the mags as fast as I could pull the "trigger". The mags are loaded correctly and you can see they're all staggered the way they're suppose to.
Only problem I can see is once my friends see this they're going to bug me by using mine until they get one.
After attaching the 15-22 adapter I popped a mag in, loaded the bullets in the hopper, and went on to load the mags as fast as I could pull the "trigger". The mags are loaded correctly and you can see they're all staggered the way they're suppose to.
Only problem I can see is once my friends see this they're going to bug me by using mine until they get one.
That is why I am keeping two.
Rob1
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Somewhat disapointed, emailed direct to them through posted link as to availability in UK in due course, still no reply.
Am guessing the sound of silence would be a no....
shame, looks pretty good.
Rob
Am guessing the sound of silence would be a no....
shame, looks pretty good.
Rob
photoracer
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Got mine last Friday. Immediately loaded a mix of 10-25 rd 15-22 mags and a mix of 15-26 rd BDM/CMMG mags with the other adapter. 100% ready for prime time in my estimation. Loading time is only limited by how fast your finger can work. I like the LGL because I can use either left or right hand to work the loader.
hpfenning
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I e-mailed my order late in the day on the 19th and had it in the mail in Wyoming on the 23rd. FANTASTIC service!! 
