Why Does The Military Use 5.56 Stripper Clips And Should You?

[@AllThingsLoud_]

You can buy stripper clips and spoons and store the clipped ammunition in ammo boxes. Would be great for general preparedness or range use.

[@magdump_morgan]

Absolutely!

[@henrymorgan3982]

Making too much sense!

[@mohammedcohen]

...I used strippers in Basic 52 years ago (June - Aug 1971, Ft Dix, a-3-3)...the CHEAPEST, easiest, quickest & BEST way to load a magazine...and continue to do so at age 73...

[@p00lboy]

thank you for your service sir

[@jstud999]

Definitely not the cheapest way to load a magazine but it can be an efficient way depending on the condition of the stripper clip.

[@waynegroves6922]

Same here . . . 1971, USMC San Diego. My first ever encounter with stripper clips, and have used them ever since.

[@jaycee509]

Shout out to Magpul for not jacking up the PMAG price because...military contracts

[@crazy8sdrums]

Pmags are so cheap now that you can almost consider them disposable. The bullets to load a 30 rd mag cost more than the mag. It makes better sense to just buy a bunch of mags and have them loaded and stored.

[@simoninanotherdimension]

Stripper clips, great name for a military style strip joint. I do stripper clip, some friends of mine are slow to their use. I had bought a box online of 5.56 and all came clipped. I had no idea what they were. Then I educated me self via said KZbin. I love them. I bought more and load them up. Saves time at the range.

[@Blitzkrieg_Wolf]

It just so happens that recently I have bought a Winchester 420 round ammo can that came in clips and included a spoon... I did not know what the "spoon" was at first but this video has educated me on the practicality of using clips & spoons even with the newest Magpul P-mags. Thanks for the video and keep making great content!

[@mymicks21]

In the Canadian Army, our mag chargers were a common item we would save to trade with Americans when we got the chance. It's a lightweight complete piece of plastic with front, back, and side walls to feed the rounds into the mag, instead of just a small spoon. I got lots of fine American kit in my career by trading Canadian mag chargers. Makes us all stronger!!

[@MegadethTillDeth]

Based

[@dingleberryflosser4438]

​@@MegadethTillDeth based name

[@gregsage5576]

I prefer the stripper clips... I buy them when I can, and when I can't find them and get bulk, I will load the loose rounds onto the clips for storage... Also... 20 years of service in the army... and 18 years of post military shooting... I have never used my hand to feed the mags with stripper clips... A table, the lid to the ammo can... any hard flat surface with an edge works WAY faster than using your hand like that...

[@p00lboy]

"remove the spent stripper" best advise ive heard in forever

[@carlosfernandez4641]

I buy those when available and I honestly like them, very convenient and quick to reload

[@dcshoes841]

I bought a bunch of m193 on clips from Winchester and don't regret a thing. I wish more manufacturers would do this as well as selling rounds in multiples of 30, makes perfect sense.

[@NoNo_IStay]

I've become a fan of 20 round mags in shorter setups

[@4WDriver]

Magpul also offers 40-round p-mags. Admittedly, that is getting a bit longish, but if you want to satisfy your OCD... LoL 😉. Mo rounds = mo betta!

[@dcshoes841]

@@NoNo_IStay I've heard having a few shorties is good for belt setups if you're running one too. But as Clint always says, it depends on what you want to do.

[@CThomasBeer]

Well-equipped rifle. Sometimes clipped ammunition is cheaper and more available than loose boxed ammunition. Also, keep multiple magazines loaded and in storage/ on your person. Also, invert and use edge of bench to save thumb/web. Thanks for the clear, concise video.

[@Quality_Guru]

Didn't even know that was an option. Thanks for the intel. Looking forward to seeing a viewer winning the M27 (HK 416 ) rifle. I would be happy just to win that ACOG.

[@romeolima5339]

I do! I have everything in mags or on clips with spoons.

[@voraciousblackstn]

Those Winchester stripper packs come with 5 items. 3 full stripper clips, 1 spoon, and 1 cardboard carton for storage in the bandoleer. Have a 7 cell Vietnam era bandoleer that I keep loaded up with a spoon pinned to the strap. I also keep more ammo in a 50 cal can on clips for fast loading on the range.

[@thomasbonacuso5446]

Good, informative video. But anyone who has been in the military (Army, Infantry in my case) is thoroughly familiar with stripper clips. I keep my M4 ammo on strippers in original GI 7 pocket cloth bandoliers. 3 clips to a pocket. 210 rounds on a bandoleer. 3 bandoliers to an ammo can. So 610 rounds (with a spoon) ready to grab and go!

[@armynurseboy]

Same. In addition to the bandoleered battle pack, I additionally keep 2 basic loads of ammo pre-loaded in magazines. One load in a bandoleer, the other ready to be loaded into my plate carrier.

[@jeffkanatzar]

One, yes that would be great gun to give away. Two, with your ammo on striper clips doesn't that allow a marine to carry more into battle versus the use of mag

[@roguestudios2189]

That rifle should be next for the giveaway

[@slowmo7500]

The HK MR’s (5.56 or 7.62) are slick AF. I can’t justify spending that kind of money but I would LOVE to win one.

[@roguestudios2189]

@@slowmo7500 same

[@roygaisser9230]

Good looking rifle, Mr Magdump. I can see that on my wall!!! Keep the videos coming Boss. Good job, once again.

[@kennethlytle1943]

Yes, It would be a nice addition.

[@Sjackson2369]

My preferred method of loading my magazines. I find hooking my index finger under the bullet and using my thumb to push all ten rounds in works very well, even loading thirty at a time. Take the magazine and tap the back of it in the table to make sure the rounds are settled and not caddywhompus, but works great. I’ll get bulk rounds off clips and load them onto clips while I watch TV or something. After all my mags are full of course.

[@armynurseboy]

Aside from my "ready ammo" already loaded into magazines, I have 3 basic loads (210rds per load) in clips and packed in bandoleers. They're my SHTF grab and go ammo supply.

[@tommyblackwell3760]

I have ammo in clips, but that's set aside for business purposes. For range use I usually load a round at a time....no pressure so no hurry lol.

[@samuelrahulpeter]

These weren't the stripper clips i was looking for, but, this is definitely more educational 😂

[@greyballer1671]

Bought a few thousand stripper clips on ebay for 50$ years ago. All my 5.56 is on stripper clips. All 12k rounds. Super fast reload at the range.

[@teddybowman215]

A long day of shooting qualifications. As the "loaders" your hands would be toast! We would flip it upside down and use the edge of the table

[@cdragen]

Every new case I open gets loaded into stripper clips. I have some of the USGI metal clips, but after I got a couple of Thermold knock-off speed loaders from some kind Canucks in a far away place, I stopped using the metal spoons and eventually converted over to the Thermold plastic clips as well. I find the metal ones bend and break easily, while I haven't had any of the plastic ones I got ten years ago break or get loose on me. Also in a pinch you can, supposedly, use them as fire starters.

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

I am still use stuff like that. Military surplus stores are great to pick up stuff like that the military never even used. Super cheap too!

[@thedude883]

I have a feeling that the spoons will become quite abundant soon...

[@jimeddpelham5244]

loading mag is easier when mag is stood up with base on table, makes loading much faster

[@lmaogoshi]

Got sent a can of m193 in stripper clips a while ago by mistake (ordered normal boxes) and I'm definitely a fan. Most likely going to keep the clips and reload them when I run out

[@JohnDoe-mt8rf]

I use them to save on a little weight. The tacticool guys will say you only need 3 mags bro. It's the same guys who have a jacked up jeep with 100 stickers on it .

[@shuntao3475]

So many Great Videos here... Nice a see a fellow Marine, bring so much information at an understanding level. Wish talking with the shop had the same experience. Called CF yesterday to try and get a Kimber KHX Custom RL, would not even let me finish the question before saying Nope. Two years I have been looking for this Model, was hoping CF would be different.

[@shuntao3475]

@classicfirearms453 Unverified account.

[@texasranger24]

A comrade on me left and another one on me right, And a clip of ammunition for me little Armalite

[@ace1639]

4:08 "Remove the spent... stripper"🤣🤣

[@mikewilliams8151]

My time in service, a few carried empty stripper clips and a spare spoon. May have a few used mags or lose ammo. Easy to slip on the stripper and know how much ammo is on hand

[@timlyons6725]

Love the videos over coffee in the morning..stripper clips bring back memories..Thanks Tim

[@Tannim98032]

As always, great info.

[@Crash32378]

I have a spoon and around 45 clips maybe 50ish setting in a draw at my desk. I spend time once a week filling them with ammo before I go shooting. So much faster to reload a mag with them at the range. Best thing in the world if you have a limited mag stash.

[@tylerdudley6844]

"The spent stripper" 😂 not the first or last time I'll hear that from a military member!

[@kevinhovis4]

Use one mag to unload the clip into the other mag. It works great

[@br6145]

Have a 420rnd can of m855 on stripper clips stored away for shtf. Love em.

[@reloader-2001]

All my 556 and 300blk gets put on clips. The edge of the table work great to load mags.

[@olligesd9343]

Pro tip: Put the clip into the spoon mounted on the mag, flip the whole thing around and upside down so the rounds are pointing towards the table, and the base of the rounds and clip hanging off the end of the table. Push down, ziiiip... all 10 into the mag, and the empty clip off the edge of the table. I can load all 3 in about 10-15 seconds.

[@olligesd9343]

@classicfirearms453 Eat $hit scammer

[@cirruscapo]

As you are already aware, we used the clip ammo while in the military. I loved it the simplicity... And we veterans don't call the mags, clips. One more thing yes on the giveaway...

[@Raul-cv5fc]

Love them, makes loading much easier

[@2AGear]

While my ammo is not stored on a clip, I have a speed loader that can fit 10 rounds with a plugger that operates the same way.

[@randolphstevens6664]

Thank you!

[@thesnowbold1632]

I’m down for this being the next contest weapon

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Love your videos, thanks for sharing something every day.

[@ghostshadow9046]

The stripper clips make reloading magazines faster and no loose ammo laying around.

[@magdump_morgan]

Agreed

[@godlyk3]

I'm just a civilian so I don't know anything, but I usually load by pressing down on a table edge. Much quicker and saves the webbing of your hand.

[@xTRMNALxBTx]

Every time I went to the range to requal I’d ask if I can take the spoons and stripper clips, range coaches didn’t care so long as range was cleaned up. I have ammo cans filled to the brim with rounds in stripper clips, would recommend

[@juice313jm]

I would love to win that one in the contest

[@thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436]

Oh mann🤩🤤 And I don't know if that guy ever used a stripper clip before. 🤨🤭🤫 lol his reloads were absolutely seamless and fluid🙄😆

[@williambundick349]

Love the stripper clips wish I could find some in 7.62 or 308 also

[@rcstl8815]

Both exist. The SKS is stripper fed as well as the M1A. GIYF Look up cogburn

[@VTtac802]

I have some of the 7.62×51 or 308 stripper clips they hold 5 rounds. They work great.

[@voteholyk]

Don't forget to support candidates that will not budge or compromise on the 2A and are openly calling for the abolishment of the ATF.

[@harryali6696]

Good technique 👍

[@craighansen7594]

Yes, definitely put it in the contest. If it's the first place prize, what are the runners up?

[@viper2165]

i find no use for stripper clips to load AR mags and all it does is increase the cost of that ammo because you are now also paying for that stripper clip. And, i am not going to take the time to reload those stripper clips once empty

[@carlc1864]

Pro Tip: carry a small block of wood when in the field. Lighter than a table and easier on the hands.

[@Dstev98141]

Press that last round in the stripper clip against the table top and save your fingers.

[@PaintedSkyDweller]

I like to load my all my magazines with my Podavach loader, it loads both.556 and 7.62X39 magazines 😛

[@Jkbowers3]

Clint, what is the knife you carry on your battle belt? I've seen it a number of times but can't find a video where you talk about it. Thanks for your service. Keep fighting the 2A fight, brother!

[@adammathers4879]

I used these when I was in the Marine Corps during OIF. Faster than loading it round by round.

[@Green_Monkey53]

I’d love to see that rifle as a CF contest!

[@petesheppard1709]

I believe one of the Mauser brothers came up with the actual stripper clip.

[@Moetown1986]

I actually prefer my 5.56 on clips. Makes reloading mags so much easier. My kids get tasked with loading my clips when I buy loose 5.56.

[@kyelhogwarts8175]

Loading and unloading those daily brings nightmares and happiness

[@stevek28]

Thank You Clint for putting your name on the GOA letter.

[@magdump_morgan]

Absolutely!

[@hunterbrooks826]

With rimed ammo, lifting the the top round to give more leverage. In the case of 556, use the base of another mag to push it down. It’s more efficient.

[@marcie1671]

I've also seen people use ammo boxes, table edges and such, but it is upside down (pushing the mag down on the stripper clip). I've used both of those methods for loading M1 carbine magazines.

[@Bill_Hartnett]

I think pretty much every SKS owner knows about these. Surprised you didn't bring one out to the range with you to show "This ain't new technology". Cool thing about them, no worrying about leaving your magazine loaded & hurting the spring. No spring = problem solved. lol

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

Ya I was thinking the same

[@joshuarupert4579]

Amazing i just handloaded 7 mags and yes this is a life/time saver

[@thadiousjtoad4822]

I use stripper clips in my "Remington Model 1917 rifle" all the time. lol

[@dimemmo]

Only issue is it’s going to cost more for all that extra metal, adds up quickly when you could buy some 77g otm for a similar price

[@SargeUSMC]

Same way I load my Mini-14 magazines, though I need to fill the “clip” (actually a Maglula loader) manually. I wonder if the spoon would fit other than AR-style magazines?

[@seanmtak7573]

Hello MR 556 indeed.. maglula has entered chat.. also I bought a ton of stripper clips years ago.. and this just reminded me I forgot I even had Ak clips but they never worked as well.

[@kevinclause4p55p5]

Is my bipod on backwards? It folds the opposite the ways yours does in the intro.

[@PrinceofDrill]

"The Carcano..." *Dealey Plaza flashbacks*

[@BillCarpenter-xt3mw]

Looks like a great rifle to offer in your next contest!

[@fmyles3]

Just buy mags, load them and store in bandoliers. Yes costs more but your good to go.

[@2woLetters]

I use em on my Mini 14, top fed like an M1 Garand…

[@ecalzo]

if you pull up the nose of the first round in the clip and you push down the rest of the rounds in that clip down into the magazine with one single push you would be quicker .. Hi from Italy

[@loulunetta425]

I use clips for my Arisaka T38 6.5 x 50 ( 5's) and sometimes I take some .308s clipped as range extras in addition to my mags for the M1A. Both I put right into the gun. I got a lula poly clip for .556 works great to load Ruger mags.

[@ImJahmy]

Will you guys do a sig p365 xl rose comp vs spectre comp video? They are the exact same size but I want to see if they shoot different!?

[@dkloks]

I remember my time in the army grumbling about stripper clips while hearing legends of the mythical adapter that no one had actually seen

[@matthewrezuke8130]

Simple, to load magazines faster on range days. That is the only reason.

[@PRaysCorner]

Dumb question: Does it make sense to put loose ammo and into clips, to do what was demonstrated here? Kinda backwards, but this approach to loading just makes a lot of sense!

[@Fer-De-Lance]

I have never been able to use those effectively.

[@dayontapout]

That HK though 🤤🤤🤤

[@erickedmunds6374]

Great video .

[@VXLLLX]

Waiting for that guns from the covenant movie video 👀

[@73jbirch]

My dream rifle!

[@DevonReclaimed]

I use the nato plastic clips that came with my Norma ss109 ammo. I'll probably buy more because they're lighter and easier on my fingers. Maglula clip loaders are also a godsend for this

[@beachbums2008]

Yes I use the uplulas in various calibers. Very easy to use them. Not only can you load your mags you can upload them also😊

[@davidphillips8674]

The XM7 is vastly superior to the M27, its actually significantly lighter even though its a larger caliber.

[@Friedbrain11]

Wish I could afford that box of ammo. The clips and spoon would be great to have and use.

[@mistertoad5286]

Great content. Yes, that would be a great gun for a CF giveaway.

[@canubeleiveit]

I just used it for the first time today, and I like it!!!!

[@JesusAguilar-ql3nw]

Leave it to the Marines to use their hands to push the rds in to the mags. In the Army, we use the edge of a table or some other sturdy surface with an edge. J/K. Keep up the good work.

[@royspencer6629]

Or the edge of another mag works well too! Agree!

[@slb_clip]

Why doesn’t all .223/5.56 ammo come in 30 round boxes? 🤔

[@valkarath]

"Spent Stripper" was my nickname in college

[@spokanesurvivaltrainingand5797]

I'm hesitant to buy more of those because I noted that some of these rounds were not seated the same and two of them actually came out of the cartridge case when I was clearing my rifle I noticed one was loose inside the magazine and one that was in the chamber had came apart