HNT 26, Tikka 223 Magazine Compatibility

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I have an Unknown Munitions Tikka 223 coming. My preferred stock is a HNT 26.

Wondering if anyone knows what Tikka 223 mags fit and operate well with the HNT 26, factory or aftermarket.
 
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To tentatively answer my own question, I see that the Waters Mag's come in 223 AICS 6 rd. 2.4" and 2.6" internal length and also that Hawkins has the Hunter 223 5 Rd. 2.5" internal length.
 

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I can’t speak for the hnt26. But I do have an ACC. The smallest, best mag imo is the waters rifleman aics mags, not to be mixed up with the standard tikka mags. They seat very tight and feed well.

Here’s a picture of a 10 round next to a 10 round accurate mag. He makes a 6 round too. 2.6” coal. Nice high round presentation.

The Hawkins may not work and usually their hunter mags are specific to their bottom metal. Though they might.


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The MDT polymer mags allow like 2.550" and have worked well for me in bravos. Not sure they make lower capacity ones for hunting though. Cheap, light, long COAL, plastic (quiet), so pretty solid option.
 
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@Lawnboi Awesome. Thank you. Since they are expensive, I may try the Hawkins first as they can be returned alot easier. I know that the Hawkins Hunter mags fit in the HNT 26 fine, atleast the .308 version that I have.


@wind gypsy Yeah I really like the MDT poly mags, but the only one that they make for 223 is a 10 round.
 

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The Hawkins may not work and usually their hunter mags are specific to their bottom metal. Though they might. ...

This irks me so badly. I was really happy when Hawkins came out with the "almost" flush fit 223 mags. I ordered 3 of them for use in multiple AICS fed .223/.223AI's as soon as I could. For hunting/calling I much prefer a flusher fit mag for carry. They only fit the one rifle that had Hawkins Hunter BM. The mags are too thick to fit in other AICS bottom metals (CDI, Badger Ord, Grayboe).

If there's a standard, make it to the standard, not a proprietary "just our" size.
 

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This irks me so badly. I was really happy when Hawkins came out with the "almost" flush fit 223 mags. I ordered 3 of them for use in multiple AICS fed .223/.223AI's as soon as I could. For hunting/calling I much prefer a flusher fit mag for carry. They only fit the one rifle that had Hawkins Hunter BM. The mags are too thick to fit in other AICS bottom metals (CDI, Badger Ord, Grayboe).

If there's a standard, make it to the standard, not a proprietary "just our" size.
You would probably like a waters 6 round.

We are lucky to have some options atleast. For the longest time it was AI and accurate mags.
 
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This irks me so badly. I was really happy when Hawkins came out with the "almost" flush fit 223 mags. I ordered 3 of them for use in multiple AICS fed .223/.223AI's as soon as I could. For hunting/calling I much prefer a flusher fit mag for carry. They only fit the one rifle that had Hawkins Hunter BM. The mags are too thick to fit in other AICS bottom metals (CDI, Badger Ord, Grayboe).

If there's a standard, make it to the standard, not a proprietary "just our" size.
They changed them in the past year to fit the HNT 26 specifically, and probably others bottom metals as well. If you look at one of their videos, they go over this. I’m hoping this is actually the case.
 

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They changed them in the past year to fit the HNT 26 specifically, and probably others bottom metals as well. If you look at one of their videos, they go over this. I’m hoping this is actually the case.
Here is that video, but the cost is tough to justify. Do you prefer the flush mount or is it a legal issue to only have 5 rounds?
 

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They changed them in the past year to fit the HNT 26 specifically, and probably others bottom metals as well. If you look at one of their videos, they go over this. I’m hoping this is actually the case.

In that vid they don't mention the .223 hunter mag. I've used their standard short action mag in various AICS pattern bottom metals...and was expecting the same with the .223. However, the .223 is made slightly larger so that it won't insert in any of the other AICS bottom metals I own. The Hawkins Hunter bottom metal is very thin walled and slightly larger than most others...it's the reason why many AICS mags have some "wiggle" in it...and it's the only option for the Hunter .223 mag.

At some point I'll get aggressive with grinding it and make it fit.
 
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In that vid they don't mention the .223 hunter mag. I've used their standard short action mag in various AICS pattern bottom metals...and was expecting the same with the .223. However, the .223 is made slightly larger so that it won't insert in any of the other AICS bottom metals I own. The Hawkins Hunter bottom metal is very thin walled and slightly larger than most others...it's the reason why many AICS mags have some "wiggle" in it...and it's the only option for the Hunter .223 mag.

At some point I'll get aggressive with grinding it and make it fit.
Copy. I’ll have mine next week and will update if it works and if there’s been any recent changes.
 
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