SKU: 2522SM
UPC: 051525400103
MPN: EXP2522SM
The Butler Creek Hot Lips Magazine for 10/22 in smoke finish is a purpose-built, high-capacity rimfire magazine engineered for shooters who demand reliability in precision rifle applications. Designed for the Ruger 10/22 platform—one of the most widely fielded semi-automatic rifles in law enforcement training and civilian tactical use—this 25-round magazine addresses the need for extended shooting sessions without frequent reloads. Whether you're running transition drills, conducting supply-line training, or managing high-round-count practice days, the Butler Creek solution minimizes downtime and keeps your focus on target performance.
The Hot Lips design features a distinctive wide, curved feed lip geometry that enhances cartridge presentation to the chamber and reduces feed-related malfunctions—a critical factor in duty-grade or training environments where reliability cannot be compromised. The smoke-colored polymer construction provides durability while remaining lightweight at 0.25 lbs, ensuring minimal impact on rifle balance during extended manipulation drills. The magazine body is engineered to withstand repeated cycling and storage without loss of spring tension, a common failure mode in inferior rimfire magazines. The proven Butler Creek manufacturing process ensures consistent wall thickness and feed-lip tolerances that meet or exceed OEM standards for the 10/22 platform.
Tactical professionals, firearms instructors, and competitive rimfire shooters benefit most from the extended capacity and documented reliability of this magazine. Compatible with all standard Ruger 10/22 receivers and upper assemblies, it drops in without modification and feeds accurately across all ammunition types—standard velocity, high-velocity, and subsonic rounds. Law enforcement academies frequently stock these magazines for recruit training programs where high-volume fire practice demands equipment that performs under stress. Installation requires no tools; simply insert into the magazine well and seat firmly. For shooters maintaining a 10/22 as a training tool, duty backup, or competition platform, the Butler Creek Hot Lips Magazine delivers the capacity and performance consistency required for mission-critical reliability.
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