Tikka mag problem

[josephdach]

Hi everybody, I'm looking at reloading for my newly acquired tikka t3 sporter chambered in 308. My only problem is that the magazine is limiting me in my possible seating lengths.

Obviously I can load one by one at the bench. It is a bench gun it won't be going into the field ever. I'd still like the ability to load my mag. Can I swap my mag for another size magazine or am I stuck loading one by one.

Thanks

 

[Killbillc68]

Yes you can buy an aftermarket or factory longer mag.

 

[Pointdexter]

Iirc, try a 30-06 magazine, or the nearly impossible m+ sized magazines. The other part you'll need is a new bolt stop...they're easy to replace ...get the magnum sized one. This will allow you to pull your bolt back to the 30-06 mag back end to grab the new round