A high-capacity magazine designed for the Ruger 10/22 rifle, typically holding fifty rounds of .22 Long Rifle ammunition, provides extended firing capability without frequent reloading. This type of magazine is often cylindrical, hence the term “drum.”
Extended firing sessions, whether for recreational shooting, competition, or pest control, benefit from such large-capacity magazines. The reduced need for reloading allows for more consistent target engagement and less disruption to the shooting process. Historically, high-capacity magazines have been subject to debate and regulation, particularly regarding their use in semi-automatic firearms.