Converting AI mag to single shot for f class

[boltfluter]

Have you seen these?

http://originalbobsled.com/BoltGunSleds.aspx

How much for a .308 AI sled?

Thanks, Paul

 

[eric n]

Have you seen these?

http://originalbobsled.com/BoltGunSleds.aspx

Anyone know the weight on the .223 or .308 AI sleds?
Thanks

 

[Auto-X Fil]

Too bad you can't load on top of your mags, but if it doesn't work for you, it doesn't work. Fortunately, it sounds like you have found a reasonable way to resolve the issue - Good Luck!

I know this is old, but some short cartridges with heavy bullets seated out will tip nose down and hit the barrel shank or other obstruction. With lighter bullets in longer cases, this isn't an issue.

 

[rardoin]

Anyone know the weight on the .223 or .308 AI sleds?
Thanks

They are solid Delrin so not as light as a empty magazine but lighter than a 5 rd loaded one. Guessing I would say about 6-8 oz. I can weigh one tomorrow and let you know.

 

[Ned Ludd]

I know this is old, but some short cartridges with heavy bullets seated out will tip nose down and hit the barrel shank or other obstruction. With lighter bullets in longer cases, this isn't an issue.

I shoot 185s in .308 and 90 VLDs in .223. Both are loaded long but neither would be considered "light". I have had zero, repeat zero issues loading on top of AICS mags. More recently, I have also been single feeding rounds on top of a PMag in the .308, which I tried out in order to save a little weight over the steel AICS mag. Again, zero feeding issues. It's something that likely needs to be tried in each individual setup to determine whether it works because merely speculating about it is a waste of time. However, pretty much everyone will already have a mag in their magwell so it won't cost a thing simply to try it first. If it works, you're GTG. If not, you'll need a mag follower of some type.

 

[Auto-X Fil]

. However, pretty much everyone will already have a mag in their magwell so it won't cost a thing simply to try it first. If it works, you're GTG. If not, you'll need a mag follower of some type.

Absolutely!

For example, I run 140gr ELD bullets in a 6.5 Credmoor and they feed just fine. In a 6.5 Grendel, they nose-down. The 140 Hybrid in the same Creedmoor, seated to 2.945" OAL, will nose-down and not single-feed without being guided in.

I have never had an issue with 185s in a .308.

 

[rardoin]

They are solid Delrin so not as light as a empty magazine but lighter than a 5 rd loaded one. Guessing I would say about 6-8 oz. I can weigh one tomorrow and let you know.

Eric...a swing and a miss...the .308 BobSled weighs 1lb 4.3oz. If 8oz or so matters it could easily be milled out in the center from the base although if one has that capability they would likely have made a follower themselves.

 

[eric n]

Eric...a swing and a miss...the .308 BobSled weighs 1lb 4.3oz. If 8oz or so matters it could easily be milled out in the center from the base although if one has that capability they would likely have made a follower themselves.

Wow, didn't think they would weigh that much. I had talked to Bob yesterday but he was unsure of what they weighed but gave instruction on where to mill it out.
Sure appreciate you taking the time to weigh it. Thank you.
I have some followers and a bad polymer .223 mag, looks like I'll have a go with the dremel and epoxy.
Thanks again!
Eric

 

[mac37]

These fit right in an AI mag. Work great!

https://tikkaperformance.com/index.php?_route_=tikka-t3/tikka-sled

 

[LGKLAS]

+1 on Bob sled.

Great guy to deal with if you have any questions. Got one for my RRA LAR-8.

Hollywood :
I know this is an old thread but...... Hollywood, I too have a RRA AR (LAR- 8) in 6.5mm Creedmoor, 308 bolt size. Which specific model of the Bob Sled did you get and where did you get it? Much appreciated, lg

 

[Sniper338]

I am just curious if anyone has converting their AI magazine fed rifle to have a single shot adapter on top of the magazine. The main concern is using it for f class, I have a surgeon bottom metal in a mcmillian a5 and I would rather not switch the stock out. It's a Remington 700 short action. I would like to use something for the year before another build dedicated to f class.

Bob sled. They work great.