Replacing magazine type

[Tom Jones]

I have a Savage Mark II set up to practice PRS. I would like to replace the Savage magazine with a Ruger rotary magazine like on a 10/22. Anyone know of a gunsmith that’s does this type of work? Or even the bottom metal to make this work? Thanks, Tom.

 

[orkan]

While this may be unwelcome, but I'm going to say it anyway, because I myself thought it would be a good idea to modify a MkII many many years ago. It was a huge mistake, and I wish I could get my time and money back.

A savage MkII is not the pedigree of firearm that is deserving of custom work. Period. Secondly, anything is possible, but it's likely to be bubba-smithing at its finest. It would require modification of the mag port in the action, as well as a custom magazine hanger that will require custom stock inletting. By the time it's done, you'll have spent over $1000-$2000 at least, on a potato of a rifle.

I implore you, save your money, buy a higher pedigree rifle that is already what it's suppose to be.

 

[Tom Jones]

While this may be unwelcome, but I'm going to say it anyway, because I myself thought it would be a good idea to modify a MkII many many years ago. It was a huge mistake, and I wish I could get my time and money back.

A savage MkII is not the pedigree of firearm that is deserving of custom work. Period. Secondly, anything is possible, but it's likely to be bubba-smithing at its finest. It would require modification of the mag port in the action, as well as a custom magazine hanger that will require custom stock inletting. By the time it's done, you'll have spent over $1000-$2000 at least, on a potato of a rifle.

I implore you, save your money, buy a higher pedigree rifle that is already what it's suppose to be.

Thank you for your honest and candid reply. I agree if the cost is in that ballpark. Unfortunately, this particular rifle is not typical of its brand. The only downside is the terrible magazines that are available. I wish some company like Magpul would make a replacement. This rig has served me well thru cases of subsonic rounds and many venues. Only in NRA smallbore do I select a different rifle from the rack. Know of any non Savage replacement magazines? Thanks again, Tom.

 

[orkan]

What issue are you having with the magazines?

 

[Tom Jones]

What issue are you having with the magazines?

Typically a round will try to feed in a vertical position. Lots of times it is the fifth round in the mag. Pain in the rear when you are on the clock.