Marlin vs Remington: Which Replacement Magazine Do You Need?
American Rifle Magazines builds replacement magazines for two very different families of rifle: Marlin rimfire .22s and the Remington 783 centerfire. Which one you need comes down to a single question — what rifle do you own? This guide gives you the fast path to the right magazine, then points you to the detailed fitment guide for your brand.
Quick answer
Own a Marlin .22 (LR, WMR, or HMR)? You need one of our Marlin magazines — the correct one depends on your model and caliber. Own a Remington 783 centerfire? You need a 783 magazine matched to your action length and caliber.
What's in this guide
If you own a Marlin
Marlin magazines are all about the rimfire .22 family. The right one depends on your caliber and model:
- .22 LR bolt-actions (classic 780/80/20/25): the 71903 magazine.
- .22 LR later models (795, 995, 880, 925, Model 70 autos): the 71900 / 71901 magazine.
- .22 WMR / .17 HMR: our magnum magazines in 4- or 7-round, plus the 922M semi-auto magazine.
Not sure which .22 LR magazine you need? Our 71900 vs 71903 guide settles it in a minute, and the .22 WMR vs .17 HMR guide covers the magnums. Start at the Marlin Magazine Guide for the full picture.
If you own a Remington 783
Remington magazines in our catalog are for the 783 centerfire bolt-action. The right one depends on your action length and caliber:
- Short action (.308, .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, .223, .22-250): the short-action magazine.
- Long action (.270, .30-06, .25-06): the long-action magazine.
- Magnum and .450 Bushmaster: dedicated magazines for each.
Our short action vs long action guide walks you through it, and the Remington 783 Magazine Guide covers capacity and finishes.
What both have in common
Whether you shoot a Marlin .22 or a Remington 783, every magazine we make shares the same DNA: it's manufactured in the USA from US steel to the correct factory pattern, so it drops in and feeds like the original. We're not an importer stamping a generic magazine — we build to the exact dimensions each rifle needs, which is why fit and feeding are consistent across the line. You can read more about that approach in OEM vs aftermarket magazines.
Key takeaways
- Marlin = rimfire .22 magazines (LR, WMR, HMR). Remington = 783 centerfire magazines.
- For a Marlin, match by model and caliber; for a 783, match by action length and caliber.
- Both lines are US-made, factory-pattern replacements.
- Head to your brand's guide to nail the exact fit.
Frequently asked questions
Does American Rifle Magazines make magazines for both Marlin and Remington?
Yes. We make rimfire .22 magazines for Marlin rifles (LR, WMR, and HMR) and centerfire magazines for the Remington 783 in short action, long action, magnum, and .450 Bushmaster.
Are Marlin and Remington magazines interchangeable?
No. They're entirely different rifles and cartridges — a Marlin .22 rimfire magazine will not work in a Remington 783 centerfire, and vice versa.
How do I know which magazine I need?
Start with your rifle. For a Marlin, use the model and caliber; for a Remington 783, use the action length and caliber. Our brand guides walk you through each.
Are your magazines made in the USA?
Yes. Every magazine is manufactured in the United States from US steel to the correct factory pattern for reliable fit and feeding.
Find your magazine
Pick your brand to get started: the Marlin Magazine Guide or the Remington 783 Magazine Guide. Prefer to browse? See all Marlin magazines or all Remington magazines.
About the author. Rob Haversat is the founder of American Rifle Magazines in Naugatuck, Connecticut, which manufactures OEM-pattern replacement magazines for Marlin and Remington rifles in the USA.