Which tikka flush mag for 6.5 prc

[Foster_65]

I’ve read some folks have used the 300 win mags and some have used the wsm mags. I have a 6.5 prc that I’m looking to purchase a flush mag for and am unsure which will work best. Does anyone have experience with one or the other and which works best for the prc. Thanks

 

[Mtndawger]

I’ve had good experience with the factory long action mags with my prc. Depending on your ammo, the wsm mags can be too short. If you can get your hands on one of the M+ mags they have a longer OAL than the wsm mags. They are sold with the 6.5 Creedmoor rifles.

 

[Schmo]

M+ in my experience won’t fit a magnum cartridge. Just run the LA mag for the 300WM

 

[Foster_65]

Is a different bolt stop required if using a long action magnum mag?

 

[Mtndawger]

Is a different bolt stop required if using a long action magnum mag?

Yes. You would need a long action bolt stop

 

[Unckebob]

The 270 WSM mag is too short. Ask me how I know?

I hate that my 6.5 PRC mag sticks out so far below the rifle.

 

[Schmo]

Just use a mag for a 300WM. It works great

 

[Balderdash]

Been running the 3.34 mag in my 6.5 prc for a few years. Feeds great; never a hiccup.

I had also been running a Hell's Canyon mag in it. The HC mags had a shoulder stop, which is a nice feature. Worked well, but didn't like that it stuck out more than the OEM long actions, so switched back.

 

[General RE LEE]

Doesn’t a standard L mag limit it to two rounds?

 

[DisplacedHusky]

300WM mags work great for me.

 

[BCsteve]

Doesn’t a standard L mag limit it to two rounds?

Yes. Two rounds in a regular and 4 in a 5 round mag. As mentioned, you can fit 3 in a WSM mag with some ammo. Nosler factory 142gr ABLR will fit but not factory 143gr ELD-X.
A PRC stopper in a WSM body would make a great 3 rounds mag option for the 6.5 PRC.

 

[Balderdash]

Doesn’t a standard L mag limit it to two rounds?

Yes + 1 in the hole. I haven't found it to be an issue. When I hunt with a Tikka, my standard practice is to have 2 loaded mags - one flush, one extended. If I'm carrying the rifle in hand, it gets the flush mount; if I'm set up in a stand or watching over an area, then I run the longer mag. Tikka mags are single stack, so they're about as thin as any looped ammo carrier, and, by extension, are easy to carry in a pocket. No cartridges jingling around and fast reload if needed.

For circumstances when my rifle is being carried in hand, it's usually going to be quick shots at moving game in heavy cover, so getting off 3 good shots with a bolt isn't near as likely as when shooting at game in a large open area at longer distances.

 

[Schmo]

Doesn’t a standard L mag limit it to two rounds?

My flush L mag holds 3.

 

[General RE LEE]

My flush L mag holds 3.

6.5 PRC? That runs contrary from everything I've heard. Interesting.

 

[Schmo]

6.5 PRC? That runs contrary from everything I've heard. Interesting.

Yes, just checked it last night. My cousin runs the same mag and gets 3 as well. The Tikka 300WM gets 3 in the mag, so it makes sense that 3 of the 6.5 PRC would fit as well.

 

[low2497]

I have a 300WM magazine that will hold 3 6.5 PRC rounds as well

 

[wnelson14]

anyone see those 300wm flush Mags in stock anywhere? I cannot really find anything.

 

[Schmo]

In stock at the link below.

https://www.eurooptic.com/tikka-t3-magazine-s5850373

 

[BCsteve]

anyone see those 300wm flush Mags in stock anywhere? I cannot really find anything.

They’re Tikka L magazines. They don’t make a differentiation between the “regular” (.30-06) or magnum (.300 Win Mag) cartridges.

 

[BCsteve]

6.5 PRC? That runs contrary from everything I've heard. Interesting.

Must be a tight fit or slightly different tolerances. I tried three 3D printed 6.5 PRC dummy rounds in a regular L magazines and to my surprised it fit. Confirmed with three real cartridges and it was too tight for three.