Which tikka flush mag for 6.5 prc

[Schmo]

Could always go with the HCA mag

 

[Foster_65]

I did an experiment and took apart my creedmoor mag and prc mag. Switched the bottom plastic extension part, follower and spring and it worked just fine. I could only fit two prc in the mag.

That being said if anyone is interested in more capacity and wants to trade bottom plastic extension and follower let me know. I’m ok with only fitting two prc in the mag.

 

[WhatToHunt]

Anyone have experience with this one? Seems to fit the bill. Although maybe not flush and same thing just metal?

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/product/beretta-performance-magazine-for-tikka-short-action---3-rounds-BPP&DMT&DT3XMGSA3

 

[PapaSmurf]

Anyone have experience with this one? Seems to fit the bill. Although maybe not flush and same thing just metal?

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/product/beretta-performance-magazine-for-tikka-short-action---3-rounds-BPP&DMT&DT3XMGSA3

I inadvertently came across this thread and can say I became the thread guinea pig about a week ago. Lol

I actually bought this magazine & the Beretta bottom metal for my 6.5prc. The bottom metal was not quite as snug a fit as factory plastic, but still fit nicely.

The 3 round magazine is not quite “flush,” but it is a notable improvement over the 4 round plastic. It protrudes ~1/4”? Still would prefer flush but over the factory 4 rounder I’m very happy with it.

I will say that with the factory plastic bottom, the 3 round metal magazine fit perfect right away. Once I switched to the Beretta metal bottom, I had minor fitment issues with the 3 round metal magazine. You had to slam that sucker in and it would not eject on its own. Some very minor filing and oil and it pops in and out nicely, now. 5 minute fix.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Still would prefer flush but over the factory 4 rounder I’m very happy with it.

Fully flush is only gonna fit 2rds just so ya know.

I sent @Foster_65 some first attempt mag bodies to test, not sure if he's had a chance to see how they work out (testing both the material choice and dimensions, etc). @ABCWest printed out some himself in a different material, in that material combined with the 4rd PRC spring/follower the side walls were flexing out. A stiffer material and also probably using a 3rd tikka spring (vs the 4rd PRC one) remains to be tested out (keep that in mind @Foster_65 when you get a chance to mess with those, if the 4rd spring is putting too much pressure on that flush PRC mag, try using a spring off one of your other tikka 3rd mags).

 

[PapaSmurf]

Fully flush is only gonna fit 2rds just so ya know.

Yes sir, thanks! Just meant I’d prefer flush, but not at the expense of only 2 rounds.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Yes sir, thanks! Just meant I’d prefer flush, but not at the expense of only 2 rounds.

A shorter (than the 4rd) body could get worked on eventually but probably best to prove out materials and dimensions before spending the time on it.

Even an M+ sized cartridge in a flush fit only fits 2rds. I haven't taken the time to try a flush 223 version yet.

Talking fully flush:

 

[PapaSmurf]

A shorter (than the 4rd) body could get worked on eventually but probably best to prove out materials and dimensions before spending the time on it.

Even an M+ sized cartridge in a flush fit only fits 2rds. I haven't taken the time to try a flush 223 version yet.

Talking fully flush:

Looks great! That Beretta 3 rounder is flush enough for me. I can barely notice it’s there now.

Now just trying to find a solution for a more “flush” fitting XLR mag .

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Looks great! That Beretta 3 rounder is flush enough for me. I can barely notice it’s there now.

Now just trying to find a solution for a more “flush” fitting XLR mag .

Yeah I personally don't know that a 2rd truly flush appeals to me but folks had interest so why not try it out.

 

[ABCWest]

Fully flush is only gonna fit 2rds just so ya know.

I sent @Foster_65 some first attempt mag bodies to test, not sure if he's had a chance to see how they work out (testing both the material choice and dimensions, etc). @ABCWest printed out some himself in a different material, in that material combined with the 4rd PRC spring/follower the side walls were flexing out. A stiffer material and also probably using a 3rd tikka spring (vs the 4rd PRC one) remains to be tested out (keep that in mind @Foster_65 when you get a chance to mess with those, if the 4rd spring is putting too much pressure on that flush PRC mag, try using a spring off one of your other tikka 3rd mags).

As mentioned, I printed off on of the PRC mags to see how it fit in my rifle.

The design prints really nicely in the right orientation, no supports needed.


The length is right for the long and heavy bullets.

However, when using the factory PRC mag spring the sidewalls bulge out a bit from the extra pressure. This makes the magazine hard to fit into the well and sometimes the rounds will start coming out of the feed lips


I think this is due to the longer spring in the 4rd mag. I think the design would work just fine with a 3rd mag spring.
I only have the one mag for my rifle, but I might pick up an L mag and see how the spring from that works.

 

[WhatToHunt]

I inadvertently came across this thread and can say I became the thread guinea pig about a week ago. Lol

I actually bought this magazine & the Beretta bottom metal for my 6.5prc. The bottom metal was not quite as snug a fit as factory plastic, but still fit nicely.

The 3 round magazine is not quite “flush,” but it is a notable improvement over the 4 round plastic. It protrudes ~1/4”? Still would prefer flush but over the factory 4 rounder I’m very happy with it.

I will say that with the factory plastic bottom, the 3 round metal magazine fit perfect right away. Once I switched to the Beretta metal bottom, I had minor fitment issues with the 3 round metal magazine. You had to slam that sucker in and it would not eject on its own. Some very minor filing and oil and it pops in and out nicely, now. 5 minute fix.

Thanks! To confirm, will the Beretta magazine fit in the factory Tikka rifle, or is the Beretta bottom metal required?

 

[PapaSmurf]

Thanks! To confirm, will the Beretta magazine fit in the factory Tikka rifle, or is the Beretta bottom metal required?

The Beretta 3 round magazine fit perfect with the factory plastic bottom. Snapped right in with factory rifle, some minor filling needed for metal bottom in order to eject properly. For me.

 

[TxAg]

I inadvertently came across this thread and can say I became the thread guinea pig about a week ago. Lol

I actually bought this magazine & the Beretta bottom metal for my 6.5prc. The bottom metal was not quite as snug a fit as factory plastic, but still fit nicely.

The 3 round magazine is not quite “flush,” but it is a notable improvement over the 4 round plastic. It protrudes ~1/4”? Still would prefer flush but over the factory 4 rounder I’m very happy with it.

I will say that with the factory plastic bottom, the 3 round metal magazine fit perfect right away. Once I switched to the Beretta metal bottom, I had minor fitment issues with the 3 round metal magazine. You had to slam that sucker in and it would not eject on its own. Some very minor filing and oil and it pops in and out nicely, now. 5 minute fix.

Might be a dumb question, but can you run a LA bolt stop with a SA magazine? My 6.5PRC was originally a 30-06, don't want to buy a new bolt stop if not necessary.

 

[ABCWest]

Might be a dumb question, but can you run a LA bolt stop with a SA magazine? My 6.5PRC was originally a 30-06, don't want to buy a new bolt stop if not necessary.

Yes, the 6.5prc comes from the factory with a long action bolt stop

 

[TxAg]

Yes, the 6.5prc comes from the factory with a long action bolt stop

Thanks, I assumed it wouldn't be a problem but was thinking about potential feed issues. Good to know about factory 6.5.

 

[WhatToHunt]

Circling back to this for posterity's sake. I ended up getting the Beretta 3-round magazine and it works perfectly.