AR-15 ASAP UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE LOADER Reviews & Ratings

The Butler Creek ASAP Universal AR-15/M16 Magazine Loader is an absolute must-have accessory for today's fast-paced AR shooter, allowing them to fill up magazines and get back in the action faster and easier than ever. The Butler Creek ASAP Universal AR-15/M16 Magazine Loader locks securely onto most AR-15 magazines available today and provides three different loading methods. Users can load a single round at a time or extend the included loading arm to load up to 10 rounds in a single push!

Compatible only with 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. cartridges
Made in the USA
Can be used with military-style stripper clips

The Butler Creek ASAP Universal AR-15/M16 Magazine Loader allows AR-15 owners to spend more time shooting and less time standing around, loading mags with sore thumbs.

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Reviews Summary

Reviewers find the AR-15 ASAP Universal Magazine Loader easy and effective, particularly praising its compatibility with Magpul PMAG 30's. While some find the instructions unclear and loading challenging at times, many emphasize its value for those with physical limitations. A minor downside is that it may require modification for specific drum magazines, but overall, satisfaction is high.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Ease of Use

60%

Most reviewers highlight the loader's ease of use, noting that it simplifies the loading of magazines, especially for individuals with physical limitations. Many described it as a significant time-saver.

Compatibility

40%

Several reviews commend the loader's compatibility with Magpul PMAG 30's, but caution about its limitations regarding other types like the D60 drum magazine. This creates a conversation on adaptability and potential modifications needed for varied uses.

Instruction Clarity

30%

A recurring theme is the unclear instructions provided with the loader. Some users managed to figure it out, but feedback suggests that clearer guidance could enhance user experience.

Value for Money

50%

Reviewers find the loader to be cost-efficient compared to electronic alternatives, appreciating its value given the various loading capabilities it offers.

Performance with Rounds

25%

Reviews indicate mixed experiences with loading rounds, particularly with strippers and maintaining alignment. Some users found it works well for individual rounds while facing challenges with stacking.

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Works very well, but a caveat

This loader works perfectly with the Magpul PMAG 30's I have. Fits snugly and allows quick reloads of 10 rounds at a time. BUT BE AWARE that it will not work with the Magpul D60 drum magazine, unless you modify this loader. That will void the warranty, I'm sure, but cutting out a small section of the side will allow the D60's load gate lower arm to swing out as needed. This is easily done if you are handy with small cutting tools (and measure carefully) and would not affect its use on regular mags nor weaken it. I still definitely recommend this product.

works great

Works great! Directions are not the clearest, but I figured it out. Have arthritis and this make loading magazines easy.

Great Product

I have both the electronic loader and this manual one both great products. I'll use the manual loader for my drums I have. The last few rounds are tough to install.

Universal magazine loader

Great product easy to use, works like charm!

Easy Loader

I was shown a Magpul loader in my gun store and put off buying it as I wasnt ready then. Well when the buying frenzy came around March 2020 I had just purchased an AR 15 and thought I would get a loader for the 30 round magazine. All gone no one had any in stock for the foreseeable future. Going through Brownells I ran across this Butler Creeks model that was available so I bought it. Loads very easy and precise, what a thumb saver. Glad now the Magpul was out of stock.

New to AR-15

Being completely new to the AR-15 I felt I needed a magazine loader to make the experience better. After a good bit of research, I found this one. There are several out there that might be quicker but are also pricier. The versatility this unit provides is exactly what I was looking for. From single, rounds to strippers, it does them all. After I've had some experience using it I will do an update.

good for single round loading

Works well for single round loading, but keeping the rounds straight enough to load stacked prove challenging. stripper clip function works ok.