Uhoh.. Tikka Mag Too Short for 208Gr AMAX?

Post by **kjd** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:51 pm

To fit the 208gr amax into the Tikka Mag it's past the ogive only .738" is showing outside the case so about .800" is in the case. It seems that far too much projectile is in the case and taking up too much volume.

Thinking of going to 178 or 168gr Amax instead what are your thoughts guys?

trevort · Post by **trevort** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:58 pm

wouldnt be firing that

mn1863 · Post by **mn1863** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:02 pm

Do you need to mag feed them? You could probably seat it out further and single load if you want it as your long range projectile.

Camel · Post by **Camel** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:07 pm

Looks like the shorter ones will be the go, wanna go halves in a box of the 168gners ? I would like to try them in my 300WM, I only have a 1 - 12 twist.

Post by **kjd** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:11 pm

trevort wrote:wouldnt be firing that

Yeah it's a dummy round I always do one to check chamber ing etc etc.

stinkitup · Post by **stinkitup** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:36 pm

Def need a new rifle with a longer mag

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:56 am

How far away from the lands are you Keith?
In me factory 300 I shoot a 10thou jump and they still fit in the mag!

mn1863 wrote:Do you need to mag feed them? You could probably seat it out further and single load if you want it as your long range projectile.

What he said!

Glenn

CZ550 · Post by **CZ550** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:05 am

G'day Keith,

Not sure if it can be done with your mag, but to fit the .204R into the .17Rem magazine on my latest build, the smith took to the front of the mag with the dremel and cut out a small half moon at the front of the mag to accomodate the longer round.

As I said, not sure if this can be done with the fantastic plastic mags they have now though.

Good luck!

CZ550

Bidgee · Post by **Bidgee** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:47 pm

That's what happens with McTikka one size fits all action.

Assuming you're going LR I'd go with the 178s. Or trade the Tikka on a LA Remmy or Win M70.

big G · Post by **big G** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:29 am

Camel.
I'll send you some 168 and 178 free of charge if you like,so long as you promise not shoot introduced animals past 300 yards.

Tackleberry · Post by **Tackleberry** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:37 am

Glenn wrote:How far away from the lands are you Keith?
In me factory 300 I shoot a 10thou jump and they still fit in the mag!

mn1863 wrote:Do you need to mag feed them? You could probably seat it out further and single load if you want it as your long range projectile.
What he said!

Glenn

hmmmm sounds like a rem 700

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:54 am

Exactly Tac!

Glenn

Camel · Post by **Camel** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:16 am

mn1863 wrote:Do you need to mag feed them? You could probably seat it out further and single load if you want it as your long range projectile.

Can you single load a McTikka ?

big G wrote:Camel.
I'll send you some 168 and 178 free of charge if you like,so long as you promise not shoot introduced animals past 300 yards.

George that is a great offer, thanks mate, Ill take you up on that please.

Im guessing by your last little bit that I will have to use them for shooting roos and galahs, that's about all there is out here that isn't introduced, it may also be a little too much for a snake gun.

kickinback · Post by **kickinback** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:44 am

Yes, you can single load a Tikka. You can also single load a rem 700 s/a clone in 7mmRM

big G · Post by **big G** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:12 pm

Camel wrote:
mn1863 wrote:Do you need to mag feed them? You could probably seat it out further and single load if you want it as your long range projectile.
Can you single load a McTikka ?

big G wrote:Camel.
I'll send you some 168 and 178 free of charge if you like,so long as you promise not shoot introduced animals past 300 yards.
George that is a great offer, thanks mate, Ill take you up on that please.

Im guessing by your last little bit that I will have to use them for shooting roos and galahs, that's about all there is out here that isn't introduced, it may also be a little too much for a snake gun.

Mc yes,single load with aid of a bob sled mag adapter .

Camel, will mail them off to you this week ,still same address in McHilston?
Big G former member of ADA

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