Gunsmithing Need Savage mag length help

[ACLakey]

I converted a stagger feed blind magazine Savage 12FV to 223AI and would like to shoot the long 75gr Amax to the lands. The mag length won't allow me to get where I need without single feeding. I noticed the existing mag has, for lack of a better term, a spacer which should give me about 3/8" or more length if it was not there. The Savage seems to have a long short action and was wondering if a 243 box will work? Any other suggestions?

 

[bobcat30]

Re: Need Savage mag length help

Give ya a link to a site of guys that live there lives by savage someone there will be able to help you, i dont believe the 308 family mag is what you need savage Shooters

 

[AUJohn]

Re: Need Savage mag length help

Drill out the pin holding the spacer in. Pop the bottom off the mag.
Grind the spacer down a bit. Glue back in with quality glue. I used a metal reinforced epoxy with fibres. Put mag base back on. Done.
If you don't degrease or use crap glue you may need to pin the spacer back in.