Tikka single shot follower
- Thread starter Windknot
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If you have the standard tikka mags (not ctr), you can press the back of the follower down, and angle the front up and it will stay like that, while also acting like a single shot follower.
That's if you're looking for a cheap and easy solution
That's if you're looking for a cheap and easy solution
You can get more mag length by going AICS. MDT polymer mags are probably the longest out of the box at 2.55". Tikka plastic 308 mags will not work with 223, but I don't know about 308 CTR mags.
Most people modify AICS Accurate Mags. There are YouTube videos with step by step instructions, and there's a thread on SH that has lots of info. It can be done with a dremel but it's better if you have a drill press with a mill bit and a jig/guide to keep your cuts square and clean. Max coal that you can get after modification is around 2.60. If you dremel the bullet end you can get to 2.63".
Most people modify AICS Accurate Mags. There are YouTube videos with step by step instructions, and there's a thread on SH that has lots of info. It can be done with a dremel but it's better if you have a drill press with a mill bit and a jig/guide to keep your cuts square and clean. Max coal that you can get after modification is around 2.60. If you dremel the bullet end you can get to 2.63".
If the Mountain Tactical single shot follower is not obtainable, you can make your own follower easy, see below:
You can make your own single shot adapter in a few minutes, by whittling a wide wooden tongue depressor to slide under the feed lips. This adapter sits tight on top of the follower. Instantly removeable and replaceable.
The photo below shows my Tikka .308 size "M" short action mag with the adapter. The tongue depressor "craft sticks" can be found at most arts and crafts stores. These work great.
Second photo shows close up of the slight angle of the stick on the Tikka mag. This elevation is just enough to get the bullet feeding up onto the feed ramp and into the chamber at the correct angle for a smooth feed.
Regular popsicle sticks are too narrow to fit under these standard case short action mag feed lips. I don't have a .223 sized mag to test out if a regular popsicle stick is wide enough, otherwise you can use the wider tongue depressor craft stick size.
You can make your own single shot adapter in a few minutes, by whittling a wide wooden tongue depressor to slide under the feed lips. This adapter sits tight on top of the follower. Instantly removeable and replaceable.
The photo below shows my Tikka .308 size "M" short action mag with the adapter. The tongue depressor "craft sticks" can be found at most arts and crafts stores. These work great.
Second photo shows close up of the slight angle of the stick on the Tikka mag. This elevation is just enough to get the bullet feeding up onto the feed ramp and into the chamber at the correct angle for a smooth feed.
Regular popsicle sticks are too narrow to fit under these standard case short action mag feed lips. I don't have a .223 sized mag to test out if a regular popsicle stick is wide enough, otherwise you can use the wider tongue depressor craft stick size.
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How long is long loaded ? The NDr Shooting Supplies magazine does 2.60 I believe at least for the 223. I don’t own a 223 so I’m not sure if that will work for long loads or not.
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- Fraser Valley, B.C.
Sweet, I run the NDr for all my factory Tikka stocks and love the ability to run long in factory form. Helps take advantage of the single length action.
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I have the T3x Varmint in 223.
Not being able to find a Bobsled single load mag adapter in Canada, I made one from a chunk of "white nylon", which is redneck speak for what is probably delrin.
It works very well.
No machine tools other than a drill press and a bandsaw. A hacksaw or table saw would have worked to cut it to the right thickness. Then shape and file it by hand. An auto body file works good for the rough work.
The trick is getting the angles just right, the concave "nose" needs to be angled slightly up to guide the round into the chamber while holding it centered in the mag. Larger calibres aren't as hard to single load, but the small 223 rounds want to butt their nose against the barrel at the front of the action. Irritating.
The raised front end simply gets pushed down into the mag as you close the bolt, then pops back up when you open the bolt, ready to load the next round.
These sit in the regular magazine in place of a cartridge, on top of the follower. If you want to use the mag normally, just pull the adapter out.
I've made these for CZ .22 mags as well, they work perfectly.
The idea came from a guy on RFC that sells them in the US for various .22 magazines. The Tikka 223 adapter is just a bigger version of the same thing.
I've also removed the ejector pin and spring from the 223. I simply use a fingertip to pick the empties off the bolt face. They stay clean and dry, plus the Tikka ejector spring is way stronger than it needs to be. It's strong enough to dent the case mouths when they hit the inside of the action when coming clear of the chamber.
If I needed the rifle to eject empties, I'd re-install the ejector with a lighter spring.
Not being able to find a Bobsled single load mag adapter in Canada, I made one from a chunk of "white nylon", which is redneck speak for what is probably delrin.
It works very well.
No machine tools other than a drill press and a bandsaw. A hacksaw or table saw would have worked to cut it to the right thickness. Then shape and file it by hand. An auto body file works good for the rough work.
The trick is getting the angles just right, the concave "nose" needs to be angled slightly up to guide the round into the chamber while holding it centered in the mag. Larger calibres aren't as hard to single load, but the small 223 rounds want to butt their nose against the barrel at the front of the action. Irritating.
The raised front end simply gets pushed down into the mag as you close the bolt, then pops back up when you open the bolt, ready to load the next round.
These sit in the regular magazine in place of a cartridge, on top of the follower. If you want to use the mag normally, just pull the adapter out.
I've made these for CZ .22 mags as well, they work perfectly.
The idea came from a guy on RFC that sells them in the US for various .22 magazines. The Tikka 223 adapter is just a bigger version of the same thing.
I've also removed the ejector pin and spring from the 223. I simply use a fingertip to pick the empties off the bolt face. They stay clean and dry, plus the Tikka ejector spring is way stronger than it needs to be. It's strong enough to dent the case mouths when they hit the inside of the action when coming clear of the chamber.
If I needed the rifle to eject empties, I'd re-install the ejector with a lighter spring.
Talltimber1
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Only for the CTR mag unfortunately.
