Someone needs to clarify this

[u/DiPowa]

I own a Ruger American .22LR that came with a 10-round rotary mag. I’ve heard that bolt-action rimfire can have up to 15 rounds (like the BX-15). The store told me that CZ rimfires come with 15-round mags, creating a gray area for other 15-round mags. They also mentioned 15-round mags aren’t inherently illegal in Victoria, but Ruger removed them from factory because of their “tactical look,” not because of the round count.

Can someone clarify? In Victoria, if I get a 15-round mag, can I legally own it? Has anyone been questioned during a safe check for owning a 15-round mag, or was it fine?

[u/melbourneavo]

There's no grey area.

Yes, in Vic, you can own and use a 15 round 22LR magazine in a Cat A 22LR firearm.

As far as I know, bx-15 were "removed" by ABF (importing) because it's the same magazine that Ruger Charger takes and that's a Cat H firearm, so a no-no...

BX-15 in RPR 22LR, in Vic is perfectly fine.

[u/DiPowa → u/melbourneavo]

Right I understand.

I hear that the RPR 15 round mag won’t fit a RAR. So are there any other options I have?

[u/cjmw → u/DiPowa]

Pretty sure they're the same mag. Either way Cleavers occasionally get in Ruger BX25's that are limited by their guys state-side. Nothing a razor blade to cut open the "plastic weld" (soldering iron run along the gap) can't fix.

[u/browntone14 → u/cjmw]

Definitely information you should keep to yourself.

[u/No_Laughing → u/browntone14]

As ever, regulations vary by state.

Cleavers are in QLD where Cat A long arms don't have magazine capacity limits.

Border Force is federal so they block imports of larger capacity 22LR magazines but there are no issues in QLD with possessing or using them. Victor Precision (again in QLD) make 15 and 25 round Ruger compatible magazines locally, again only for use in Cat A long arms.

[u/D_S_W → u/No_Laughing]

Tas is also unlimited capacity in Cat A rimfire.

[u/melbourneavo → u/DiPowa]

Same magazine, will fit and work fine. And look super sexy too.