Thread: Tikka .223's

Originally Posted by Im2lazy

I have a T3 308 that shoots better groups with a longer load. So what I did was cut out the rear section of the mag and replaced it with another piece of plastic, and file the bolt stop back a bit (the stop is hollow !!) it's not that hard to do. I can post a photo if you want. This will work with the 223 just as well, I also have a T3 223 but with the load I'm using haven't needed to do this mod to it.

I had a .308 as well except my bolt stop was solid. I got Nelson Collie to lengthen it and simply brought a long action mag so I could seat out projectiles. I don't really want to mess with the mag. If I could I'd buy a new mag but for the .223 there is nothing suitable unless you buy an aftermarket bottom metal and mag.