I have built a 6.5x284 Norma on a Rem. 700 long action that was originally a 30-06. I am having problems feeding from the stock BDL magazine. The rifle will feed from the right side of the magazine but not the left. When the bolt hits the back of the round the round pops loose from the feed lips too early. Any ideas? I would like to keep the stock magazine if possible.
Gunsmithing 6.5x.284 problems
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Re: 6.5x.284 problems
Change the follower to the Magnum Follower
Change the follower to the Magnum Follower
Re: 6.5x.284 problems
Switch to a DBM... I have a Hooper DBM and my 6.5-284 cycles smoothly every time.
Switch to a DBM... I have a Hooper DBM and my 6.5-284 cycles smoothly every time.
Re: 6.5x.284 problems
You might try widening the top of the mag box on the left side. If the feed lip is too close to the mag box lip it won'hold the round as long and pops out from under feed lip.
You might try widening the top of the mag box on the left side. If the feed lip is too close to the mag box lip it won'hold the round as long and pops out from under feed lip.
Re: 6.5x.284 problems
Listen to George.
Listen to George.
Re: 6.5x.284 problems
Yes, listen to George. Save time and frustration. Brownells will have the part.
Yes, listen to George. Save time and frustration. Brownells will have the part.
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Re: 6.5x.284 problems
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Listen to George. </div></div>
Now that's good.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Listen to George. </div></div>
Now that's good.
Re: 6.5x.284 problems
Thank you for the replies guys. Have a Magnum follower on the way.
Thank you for the replies guys. Have a Magnum follower on the way.
