Cartridge magazine loading optimization device

An automated magazine loading device comprising:

• an ammunition hopper adapted to receive a firearm cartridge;
• a conveyor coupled to the ammunition hopper, the conveyor configured to transport the firearm cartridge to a projectile indexer located in proximity to the conveyor, wherein the conveyor is configured to deposit the firearm cartridge into the projectile indexer in a first orientation in which the firearm cartridge was received by fins of the conveyor, wherein the projectile indexer is configured to reorient the firearm cartridge into a second orientation that is perpendicular to the first orientation so that a bullet of the firearm cartridge is directed down toward a hole in the projectile indexer;
• and wherein the projectile indexer includes a port for receiving a magazine therein;
• and
• an actuator for engaging the firearm cartridge and inserting the firearm cartridge into the magazine.