Need a little help from a good smith or shop

[Black-X]

I have a Savage 110 in .300wm with McMillan A5 that I sometimes compete with but I've ran into an issue with the bottom metal and magazines (AI 5-rounders). If upward pressure is applied to the magazine, even with rounds in it, the bolt hits the back of the mag and won't close. I ran into this during a match last year shooting off of a couple of barricades like a hay bail and railroad tie.

Who would be a good smith or shop here on the hide that isn't backed up that can take a look at this and hopefully install a magazine stop so the mag won't go too far up and cause this problem? Any shops that have already done this?

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

anyone.. it's fairly simple

 

[Black-X]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

Did I accidentally post on arfcom?

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

don't like a truthful answer?...

a mag stop is fairly simple... anyone w/ a drill press and a tap can do it...

pick a smith

 

[Black-X]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

Any smiths out there that have done this and would be willing to take a look (if you aren't too backed logged), I'd appreciate a PM.

Force_Multiplier, thanks for the tip and I hope you have a good evening.

 

[RumT]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

I was always instructed not to brace off of the magazine.

 

[Breeze260]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

Force_Multiplier

Can you post pics of this "fairly simple" fix

Thanks

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Breeze260</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Force_Multiplier

Can you post pics of this "fairly simple" fix

Thanks</div></div>


no, can't post links... but I will tell you it involves a drill bit and a tap

 

[Jig Stick]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

Dave Bruno Precision Rifles, LLC
919 Kittanning Ave.
Dayton, PA 16222
Phone: (814) 257-8089
Email: [email protected]

im sure he could take care of you pretty quickly.

 

[Black-X]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dave Bruno Precision Rifles, LLC
919 Kittanning Ave.
Dayton, PA 16222
Phone: (814) 257-8089
Email: [email protected]

im sure he could take care of you pretty quickly. </div></div>

Thanks Jig, I'll give them a call on Monday. I called one of the big shops on Friday and they are 2+ months out on new work.

 

[Shredder58]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

Lynn,

I'm not sure how quick they can get to you, but here are a couple of well respected smiths I would recommend.

1. Nathaniel G. Lambeth Sr.
15 Sunflower Drive - Youngsville, NC 27596
Shop (919) 556-0554 Cell (919) 662-6848
e-mail [email protected]
http://www.customgunsandammunition.com
(Smithed Championship F-Class rifles. Savage expert also.)

2. Tooley Custom Rifles (Dave Tooley)
3317 Candlewick Way
Gastonia, NC 28056
Phone: (704) 864-7525
Email: [email protected]

3. Here's a good link to others...
http://www.6mmbr.com/gunsmiths.html

Best of luck!

R/ Tim

 

[Black-X]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

Thanks guys but it looks like all these guys are backed up too.

 

[Pusher591]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

Lynn, call me at 704-830-8778. I got a guy here that may be able to do it. I'll give you his info and you can call and talk to him.

 

[Black-X]

Re: Need a little help from a good smith or shop

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pusher591</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lynn, call me at 704-830-8778. I got a guy here that may be able to do it. I'll give you his info and you can call and talk to him. </div></div>

Taylor I may have it sorted out, wnroscoe to the rescue.

Basically just "met" the guy but I already can't say enough good things about him. I've seen him help out a bunch of members here so I don't know why I was surprised to get a PM and call from him. I'm going to try a couple suggestions of his soon and if I can't get it to work I'll give you a shout. I really appreciate it and good lookin' out brother.