Tikka T3 w/ Accurate Mag 223 mags: do they feed ok?

[kombayotch]

Anyone try the Accurate Mag 10 rd. 223 mags in a Tikka T3? Any feeding issues.

I though I read something about that, but I can't seem to find any threads about it...

 

[MarinePMI]

I assume you mean a T-3 in a chassis? The only thing I recall seeing was the need to modify the bolt stop(?). But that was the XLR chassis IIRC. Not sure about the KRG chassis (or others).

 

[FailToObserve]

You have to shave down the feed lips a little if it's in a KRG W3 Chassis.

Source: KRG's PDF on advantages and disadvantages of tikka t3.

 

[kombayotch]

Looking more at bottom metal in a Manners T4

 

[Rancid Coolaid]

Don't know, but would be interested in whether it works.

I did have a 223 T3 in q Whiskey chassis and the feel lips did indeed need some contouring.

 

[SporterII]

I think one key to success with these is having the mag sit high. Especially to feed the last rd in the 223 Accurate mag. It is a good mag and the insert is more durable than the polymer mag. Feed lips also obviously much more rigid. If the mag is too high and a clean up of the top of the lips need a trim for bolt clearance that is not a bad place to be. Easier than having to raise the mag which is my cure on mine, as well as a radius on the leading feed edge of the receiver [r700].

 

[Sonic Crack]

Put CDI DBM in a Tikka Sporter. Have to mod the action to get the mags to come up high enough. Worked out well, this was with the AI 223 mags