Not only does the ranger plate protect the bottom of the magazine from nicks or scuffs, but it also can be used as a handle to pull the magazine from your webbing or pouches, quickly and easily! even in adverse condition such as wind and rain, you will be able to get a firm purchase on the ranger plate and use it like a pull handle. In addition you can use the magazine fitted with the ranger plate like a monopod by resting your entire rifle on the plate., ensuring a more stable firing platform on unstable terrain.