The Springfield Armory M1A 5-Round Magazine (MA5018) is an OEM steel box magazine for Springfield Armory M1A and compatible M14 pattern rifles chambered in 308 Winchester and 7.62x51mm NATO, built for shooters who need a low capacity, reliable mag for hunting, bench work, and prone shooting. This 5 round 308 Winchester M1A magazine offers a compact profile that works well where capacity limits apply or when you want a shorter magazine for field carry and supported firing positions.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: MA5018
- Caliber: 308 Winchester and 7.62x51mm NATO
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Magazine type: detachable box magazine for M1A and compatible M14 pattern rifles
- Construction: steel body and steel feed lips
- Finish: blued or parkerized style protective coating
- Color: black or dark matte
- Compatibility: designed for Springfield Armory M1A rifles, also works with many M14 pattern platforms that accept M1A spec mags
- Profile: short body, low profile 5 round design
Special Features
- OEM Springfield Armory manufacture matches the original M1A magazine spec for consistent fit and function in factory rifles.
- Steel construction with a protective blued or parkerized style finish resists wear and surface corrosion from regular handling and field use.
- 5 round capacity provides a compact footprint that sits low in the rifle, which many hunters and prone shooters prefer over taller magazines.
- Factory geometry on the feed lips and follower supports smooth feeding with standard 308 Winchester and 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition.
- Detachable design makes it easy to keep multiple loaded magazines on hand for quick swaps during training or match style shooting.
- Flush style fit helps when shooting from bags, bipods, or natural rests, since the magazine does not hang down as far as higher capacity options.
Practical Benefits
- The Springfield Armory M1A 5-Round Magazine (MA5018) fits M1A owners who need a dependable low capacity magazine for hunting regulations, travel requirements, or personal preference.
- The short 5 round body works well when you shoot from the bench or prone, because it keeps the rifle lower to the rest and reduces interference from the magazine.
- Durable steel construction and factory spec dimensions give you a magazine that stands up to repeated insertions, removals, and range sessions without loose fit or unreliable feeding.
- Cross compatibility with 308 Winchester and 7.62x51mm NATO loads means you can run common surplus and commercial ammo types in your M1A with confidence in proper stacking and presentation.
- If you want an original pattern low capacity magazine to complement your existing higher capacity mags, the Springfield Armory M1A 5-Round Magazine (MA5018) in 308 Winchester is a practical choice for hunting, range use, and transport.
| MANUFACTURER | SPRINGFIELD ARMORY |
| CALIBER | 308 WIN |
| CAPACITY | 5 ROUNDS |