I’ve had to do that and have replaced springs in some also but they get a lot of wear so expect that.No problems with the feed lips on my FN 10 rnd mags but I did stretch the spring and the work great!
I’ve had to do that and have replaced springs in some also but they get a lot of wear so expect that.No problems with the feed lips on my FN 10 rnd mags but I did stretch the spring and the work great!
Nice group, I also use ARC rings , how do you like them?
What barrel length does your SPR have ?
Mine is a 20" 1n12 fluted and likes 178 ELD-X , 175 SMK , 168 Berger Hybrids and 155 Sierra Palmas so far!
How do you like the NX8?. I'm using a GEN II Razor on mine!
Link?I put one of mine up for sale on a commonly used website for selling guns and listed it pretty cheap.
Search for “FN SPR” on the site that rhymes with Brokegunner. There’s a fewLink?
My first custom was a spr 6.5 creedmoor when it first came out. It was done up by accuracy addiction. Love that rifle. It’s on its 4th or 5th barrel. Now I have 3. One in 6 gt one in 6.5 creedmoor and one in 7/300 wsm.My first "custom" rifle was a .308 built on an FN SPR action and McMillan stock by Accurate Ordnance. For some reason, I could never make myself like the action or setup, even though I still have the orginal fluted 20" barrel laying around somewhere.
You are going to love it. CongratsGot word from the smith today that my rifle is complete.
Had him inlet the A3 for the TBM bottom metal and thread the barrel.
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Which bottom metal was it inletted for originally?Got word from the smith today that my rifle is complete.
Had him inlet the A3 for the TBM bottom metal and thread the barrel.
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I loved it before it went to the plastic surgeon!You are going to love it. Congrats
That I couldn't tell you. I bought it in the PX a while back and I knew it was from a Model 70 type action so I went for it.Which bottom metal was it inletted for originally?
Oof. I’m a big 2-stage guy, but have been holding off buying one of the CGs because a) funds, and b) I can’t find enough about how well they hold up. Maybe I waited too long...I had plans to install a CG Xtreme two-stage trigger in my SPR A5 this year and it looks like their website is down....maybe permanently. I haven't heard back from Tom. Looks like I'll have to try and find one of these triggers used. I really need the adjustable trigger shoe.
Be great to hear. Cos I love a 2 stage trigger and it would make the m70 a bit more perfect.@Basher I reached out to Tom Myers via some old contact info that I had....I'll let you know what I hear back from him.
I’ve run a CG trigger, (also CG triggers in my American Rifle Nucleus and Archimedes) in my FN PBR for about 5 years and 3200ish rounds. I don’t have a lot of time on different triggers, but so far it is my favorite by a long shot. Mostly just target shooting in the field. Little bit of FL sand and rain, zero problems.Oof. I’m a big 2-stage guy, but have been holding off buying one of the CGs because a) funds, and b) I can’t find enough about how well they hold up. Maybe I waited too long...![]()
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Doing a little backyard shooting with my neighbor. My FN is on the left.
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Well I bought the last 5 round spr mag .
3 others at midway .
So if I cant find magazine...any options for an internal box magazine for the fn sprs?
I would think that any model 70 short action internal box magazine would work ...right?
Midwest is sold out of the ten rounders, as is pretty much everywhere.Check out Midwest Gun Works for FN parts. Ordered a few things from them.
It’s the PTG proprietary 5 round detachable mag. It’s not compatible with any other magazines. Originally I had the BDL internal mag system. Another Hider was looking for the BDL system. So we swapped. I planned from the beginning to drop this into a chassis, so I didn’t care about the crappy proprietary 5 round mag. Then life happened, but I’m back to slinging lead with the FN.Is that the cci bottom metal?
That's cool. Second editIt’s the PTG proprietary 5 round detachable mag. It’s not compatible with any other magazines. Originally I had the BDL internal mag system. Another Hider was looking for the BDL system. So we swapped. I planned from the beginning to drop this into a chassis, so I didn’t care about the crappy proprietary 5 round mag. Then life happened, but I’m back to slinging lead with the FN.
That is great news. And no modification needed on the receiver itself?The PTG bottom metal that accepts AI mags is still available. Might have to do some minor inletting. If using a stock that is the route I would take. The AI pattern magazines are widely found and better in function.
Winchester Model 70 Wide Mouth and Wide Mouth FN Police (SA) Stealth Detachable Mag Bottom Metal - Pacific Tool and Gauge
Winchester Model 70 Wide Mouth (SA) or FN Police SPR Stealth Detachable Mag Bottom Metal at Pacific Tool and Gaugepacifictoolandgauge.com
Depends on the mags. Some yes, some no. I think the new generation MDT metal double stack center feed mags work, but not sure. Their polymer mags work according to the last time I talked to their tech support.That is great news. And no modification needed on the receiver itself?
I thought that was for the ai mags, maybe it was a byproduct of the cdi metal.
@Basher I reached out to Tom Myers via some old contact info that I had....I'll let you know what I hear back from him.
Thanks for checking!.Depends on the mags. Some yes, some no. I think the new generation MDT metal double stack center feed mags work, but not sure. Their polymer mags work according to the last time I talked to their tech support.
Take me a few days, but I’ll try and pull my stock FN receiver out and mock up a MDT metal mag and see if it clears.
edit: just checked, nope. Have to clearance the front of the receiver mag well ever so slightly to fit the MDT metal mags.