
- description
The case for mid-caps is realism and reliability. The case against them is that you have to fill them, and pouring BBs into a mid-cap from a bottle is slow, fiddly and spills half of them on the safe zone floor.
The Sidewinder solves that with a hand crank. Seat the magazine, wind the handle, and the loader feeds BBs in cleanly at a rate that makes carrying six mid-caps a reasonable proposition rather than a chore.
It is the manual counterpart to an electric loader - no charging, no battery, nothing to go flat halfway through a game day. For most players who run mid-caps, it is all the loader they will ever need.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual speed loader |
| Operation | Side hand crank |
| Fits | M4 pattern mid-cap magazines |
| Power | None required |
| Colour | Black |
| Brand | Odin Innovations |
Good to know before you buy
Fills M4-pattern mid-caps. If you shoot a great deal and want to fill faster still, an electric loader is the step up - but nothing beats a manual loader for reliability, since there is nothing to charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which magazines does it fit?
M4-pattern mid-caps, which covers the great majority of AEG magazines.
Does it need batteries?
No, it is entirely manual - which means it never runs flat mid-game.
How does it compare to an electric loader?
An electric loader is faster and counts as it goes. The Sidewinder is cheaper, lighter and always works. Many players own both.
Can it unload magazines too?
Check the product images and instructions for the model supplied, or ask us before ordering.