Tikka Magazines- 300WSM and 6.5PRC and limited COAL

[Jesse Jaymes]

I would think this has been covered many times. I've attempted a handful of searches, but come up empty. What are the work arounds for Tikka magazines and COAL issues with the Short/Fats?

I had a T3X in 300 WSM pruned to 19" and really like it as an overall lightweight mountain rambler. But my COAL on a loaded round with 185 Juggernauts is pretty small. Same with my 6.5PRC to function in the factory magazine.

I have a long action bolt stop somewhere, but what magazines work? I am not certain a long action magnum factory magazine is going to feed a Short Fat properly?

I was just in the UM store front yesterday. For Tikka factory, I am not sure there is a plug n play option? Even so it's $220 for bottom metal and another $140 for a magazine? FM

I don't think Hawkins makes a direct Plug n Play. Am I missing anyone?

 

[doverpack12]

Hells canyon armory makes a fantastic mag that is compatible with factory bottom plastic/metal and it has shoulder stops so the other rounds in the mag don’t jam the tips on recoil. Under $100.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Best solution I’ve found is take a 6.5 PRC mag (long COAL) and a WSM mag (a bit thicker). I tore them both apart and combined the feed lips/follower of one with the COAL of the other.

Can load 3 up to 3.1”ish inches in a 7 wsm now with reliable feeding. I did have to shave some of the plastic off the inside of a PRC magazine to fit the wsm though. Haven’t had an issue since.

I had feeding issues with all the other aftermarket factory BM options. Just my experience though.

 

[wind gypsy]

The Hells Canyon mags work well for me on 7 SAUM with 175s/180s loaded to around 3.1" but when I use a CEB lazer 145 loaded to around 3.0" COAL they dont feed worth a shit, the tips jam in the feed ramp. Have a mountain tactical WSM LA that's worse as the bolt rides over the case head frequently and doesn't pick up a round at all. So hells canyon mags might be a decent option if you're loading to 3.1 ish+ COAL for the WSM?

6.5 PRC cases are not as fat as SAUM, WSM, RUM, and 26/28/30 Nosler as they dont have rebated rims thus I'd try the factory long action mags first for 6.5 PRC if you're looking for more COAL.

 

[Sadler]

The long action mountain tactical mags have worked well for my 6.5 PRC with the 156s loaded out to 3.1ish COAL

 

[HandgunHTR]

The long action mountain tactical mags have worked well for my 6.5 PRC with the 156s loaded out to 3.1ish COAL

I am using the Long Action mags from Mountain Tactical for my 338 Sherman Mega. They work great. COAL for my loads are 3.160"-3.225".

I have some HCA mags coming for use in a 6.5 Sherman Max that I am building.

 

[Roor]

Not to hijack but while we’re on the topic… The 300 WM mags will work fine with 6.5 prc?