Aftermarket Tikka Magazine PRC, SAUM, WSM platforms

[wind gypsy]

Mag functions fine in my rifle with MT bottom metal. Spring tension gets tight on 3rd round, I didn’t notice dented shoulders but will look a little closer.

 

[Muttly]

They’re coming together. We’ve got to change the front corner radius a bit. Factory bottom metals actually squeeze in .005-.010” when torqued into a variety of stocks. First mag body design slips easily into a bottom metal mag well when it’s sitting on a bench. Torque it into a stock and it binds up in half the stocks. It’s a stock inlet problem.

I’ve had factory mags bind up in both McMillan and AG stocks (just got in a few from Mesa Precision). Fixed the issue by bedding the bottom metal but we don’t want customers to have to do that to make these mags work so we’re adjusting the front corners a touch.

We’re getting closer. Have probably 70ish mags that will be in the first run of anodizing with a second run coming in 4-6 weeks after. Planning on getting a pre-order up after the holiday weekend!

Mike


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Getting my attention..
Running Atlasworx bottom metal, factory mag in a McMillan...functional but not quite dolphin belly smooth..previous probable solution was to send it in for bedding, fit and function, etc..

If you decide to make a run of belted magnum size mags, and bottom metal, definitely interested in that..

 

[Tbuckus]

Okay guys, magazines are live on the website. For those of you who "jumped the gun" I've gotta contact you about issuing you a $10 off code and free shipping... Couldn't even give me 30 minutes to get the code and website updated haha

Please use Tikka10 for $10 off and free shipping with your order!
https://www.hellscanyonarmory.com/tikka-t3x-t3-billet-magazines

Mike

I just noticed this thread.
Is the sale over? My 7mmWSM is needing new mags

 

[Bojangles21]

Just ordered one for my 7saum build! Also just ordered the long action bolt stop and some bottom medal from MT, pretty excited


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[HellsCanyon]

I just noticed this thread.
Is the sale over? My 7mmWSM is needing new mags

Sorry but the sale is over at this point. I might be able to come through with a free shipping code for Rokslide members only though.

Mike


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[wind gypsy]

Mag functions fine in my rifle with MT bottom metal. Spring tension gets tight on 3rd round, I didn’t notice dented shoulders but will look a little closer.

After a little more looking, the shoulders do get dented on 2nd round when chambering 1st.

 

[HellsCanyon]

For everybody that ordered a mag on the first go I’ve finalized a new follower and springs to retrofit your existing mags. Completely solves the hard to load 3rd round and shoulder denting issue.

Material for followers should be here any day and springs by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience

Mike




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[HellsCanyon]

Need some input on future anodizing. Tumbled only on bottom va tumbled then blasted on top. Tumbled only engages and disengages more smoothly due to the gloss finish. Shows some minor tooling marks but it also “mars” less. The blasted ones are matte, more grippy, but show pretty much zero tooling marks.

Which and why?

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[Kimber7man]

Tumbled only if they feed better.

 

[KClark]

Tumbled only, better function is hard to argue against. Blasted would be harder to keep clean.

 

[wind gypsy]

My current mag isn’t too sticky in MT bottom metal so I’m fine with it, no aversion to tumbler though.

 

[Kimber7man]

For everybody that ordered a mag on the first go I’ve finalized a new follower and springs to retrofit your existing mags. Completely solves the hard to load 3rd round and shoulder denting issue.

Material for followers should be here any day and springs by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience

Mike




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Mike,
Any closer on the fix? Thanks!

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Got replacement springs today and put them in, definately easier to put 3rds in, mag seats easier also. Only quirk on mine is the follower hangs up a tad on the 3rd round when just cycling it, a slap to it bumps it free. I am guessing the rifle recoil will rattle things sufficently but didn't test that in my basement. I also thought about shooting some drylube (teflon) into the mag interior to make sure its slick, thoughts Mike? Looks like between the new front spring lowered pressure and the slot for the shoulder channel in the mag its got just a tad of friction when just cycling rounds w/o a shot between.

 

[HellsCanyon]

Sorry guys I lost my main employee 10 days ago and it’s a bad time of year to be short handed.

First round of replacement springs went out last week. Bagging up the remaining replacements as I type this.

Pods8
I know the follower can tip and bind up if manipulated by hand but I’ve yet to get it to bind up when cycling a bolt. If it continues to do that, I’d see if the the top of the follower edges need deburred, or you can try the graphite lube idea, if that doesn’t work then let me know and I’ll send you a whole replacement mag!

Mike


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[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

What grit sandpaper would you recommend on that material if it needs a little polishing?

 

[HellsCanyon]

What grit sandpaper would you recommend on that material if it needs a little polishing?

Wrap some 220-320 grit around a popsicle stick or use a tiny file to knock the edge off.

Mike


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[fatbacks]

Got my springs today. Thanks mike!


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[HellsCanyon]

Hey guys I shot a quick video this morning showing the mag cycling with the new springs.

[Video]

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[Deplorable77]

Is there a current Rokslide shipping promo?

 

[Deplorable77]

Are you going to be offering a DBM?