Want to switch out my Savage stock

[NewLiberty]

I have a Savage 12 in .223 and the stock is really flimsy. I figured to switch out to a McCrees or a XLR. Just noticed the box mag set ups are only for the .308 family of cartridges. What to do for a box mag set up for .223?

 

[Terry]

Your current blind mag should transfer to the new stock.
PTG has bottom metal amd mags if you want something more.

 

[NewLiberty]

Your current blind mag should transfer to the new stock.
PTG has bottom metal amd mags if you want something more.

I want to go to a 10 round box. PTG has bottom metal for .223 and 10 round box?

 

[Terry]

http://store.accurate-mag.com/223-caliber-dssf-magazine.aspx

Try this!

 

[NewLiberty]

http://store.accurate-mag.com/223-caliber-dssf-magazine.aspx

Try this!

According to the web site....
"This magazine will not work with savage .223 rifles due to the shortened bolt stroke."

 

[Terry]

I guess you have your answer.

 

[CharlieNC]

According to the web site....
"This magazine will not work with savage .223 rifles due to the shortened bolt stroke."

I have a CDI bottom and use AI mags. You need to remove the rear bolt baffle, which limits the stroke length, and cut it shorter in order to increase the stroke. No problem.

 

[NewLiberty]

I guess you have your answer.

Yep....I do appreciate your help though.

 

[NewLiberty]

I have a CDI bottom and use AI mags. You need to remove the rear bolt baffle, which limits the stroke length, and cut it shorter in order to increase the stroke. No problem.

Ok, I'll look into that. Thanks. (I'm not sure what a rear bolt baffle is but I'll figure it out)

 

[KRP]

Ok, I'll look into that. Thanks. (I'm not sure what a rear bolt baffle is but I'll figure it out)

It's actually the front baffle you need to replace or modify. Between the bolt head and bolt body is a baffle, some versions have a longer leg on one side to limit bolt throw.

 

[charles hagman]

The xlr will work fine for your 223 it uses ai style 223 mags which fit in the same mag well as the 308 mags. I would not recommend the ai 223 10 round plastic mags as they have given me feeding issues. Good luck and enjoy your new stock/chassis.

QUOTE="NewLiberty, post: 36691049, member: 1296830"]I have a Savage 12 in .223 and the stock is really flimsy. I figured to switch out to a McCrees or a XLR. Just noticed the box mag set ups are only for the .308 family of cartridges. What to do for a box mag set up for .223?

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[NewLiberty]

The xlr will work fine for your 223 it uses ai style 223 mags which fit in the same mag well as the 308 mags. I would not recommend the ai 223 10 round plastic mags as they have given me feeding issues. Good luck and enjoy your new stock/chassis.

QUOTE="NewLiberty, post: 36691049, member: 1296830"]I have a Savage 12 in .223 and the stock is really flimsy. I figured to switch out to a McCrees or a XLR. Just noticed the box mag set ups are only for the .308 family of cartridges. What to do for a box mag set up for .223?

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Thanks! Just what I wanted to hear.

 

[BillPa]

According to the web site....
"This magazine will not work with savage .223 rifles due to the shortened bolt stroke."

Easy remedy. Grind the bolt guide (fin) off the 204-223 baffle extension then turn it over 180.

Bill