My Bushmaster Varmiter Special came with a 5 round clip, and I bought it 5 years ago, before Obama. That is just what they come with, I personally have no use for it, other than when shooting on the bench. I have bought several 20 and 30 round clips for it. The 5 round clip is nice when shooting on the benchrest, it doesnt get in the way. I dont know what the Varmiter Specials are going for right now, but I dont think the R-15 costs more, I paid right at $1400 for this one years ago.