XM .408 Magazine Question

[budcampo]

I just got a Windrunner XM .408. I got 6, 7 round mags with it that have a logo with the letters TM. They are pretty crappy.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the CheyTac 7 round mags, and if they will work in a Windrunner? I just ordered one and CheyTac said they might work, and if they don't then I can send them my gun and they will make it work. I just was curious if anyone had any experience. I hope I don't have to ship it off again.
<span style="font-style: italic">When I got it EDM forgot to flute the barrel, the barrel nut didn't screw on all the way, and the bolt looked like it was old and used, plus the magazine problems. Not to happy.</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Problems fixed.</span>

 

[Dogtown]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

The M200 7-rounders work - I can verify that. Honestly, I think the 5-rounder that came with my Windrunner is a more sturdy magazine though.

 

[budcampo]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

That's cool, I ordered one magazine from CheyTac a few days ago, excited to see what it's like, they said they have new ones, made of steel and they are good quality.

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

I can personally vouch for Tom Miller. He is a stand up guy and has supported the sport as well as helped me through my purchase of my Windrunner and would trust him completely. If you got this from Tom, let him take care of it. He will get it done.
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[The Mechanic]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

As to how well they shoot here is my last outing.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1162788#Post1162788
that bottom group was with cases that I was fireforming at 180 yards.

 

[budcampo]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

Just got it back from EDM. The barrel nut doesn's sit right still. 2 rows of threads still showing. Anyone else have this problem???

 

[steve123]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

Sorry to hear of all your troubles!I hate gun woes.

Steve

 

[Dogtown]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

That doesn't sound right at all. Then again, the way it's designed it should theoretically be fine as long as the ratcheting device is engaging. If it's just twist tight then I would think that's a no-go.

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

Wow that is weird. No I have never heard of that happening. Can you post some pictures? Also, I know this may sound a little dumb, forgive me, but are you trying to put the barrel on with the bolt forward? This just seems really odd that it would come from EDM this way after it was sent in for this problem. I know Bill has a HUGE snail bullet trap that he test fires everything that leaves his shop. He included the test fired rounds in a serialized to my rifle in the hard case with my rifle.

 

[budcampo]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

Functionally everything works fine, it lockes in, just that 2 rows of threads are showing, which I've never seen before on a windrunner. Bill thought that I meant that it wasn't locking, miscommunication I guess, so I'm sending it back again.

 

[budcampo]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

Just got the CheyTac mags, very nice!

 

[KYS]

Re: XM .408 Magazine Question

post pictures of the rifle and barrel nut


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