Question about Savage 12 LRP 6.5CM magazine?

[stradibarrius]

I have a Savage 12 LRP thta shoots great but the magazine sucks. I bought an after market magazine that everyone here recommended. it is better but still is a pain in A$$ to get the mag to lock into the action.
Are there any solutions????

 

[XLR308]

Not sure what magazine you are using but bought one of the Black Eagle ten rounders for a 243 and it has been very good.
I never had any issue with the original mags though so you might just need to tweak things a little bit.

 

[fdkay]

Accurate mag makes a drop in bottom metal that takes their aics compatible mags.
Aics mags wont work in their bottom metal but their mags work in aics.
There are other companies that make aics bottom metal but they do require in letting.
A much better solution than using savage mags.

 

[Simonsza1]

Tried the dark eagle mags and they were ok but not good enough to stick with sent them back for a refund after first use. I ended up buying a cdi bottom metal and use magpul aics mags and it has been flawless ever since no comparison at all. I’ve been contemplating buying a mpa or an alpha for it cause the rest of the rifle is all built up so nice now but can’t pull the trigger no pun. The guy Jeff who owned cdi was one of the nicest dudes you ever know but unfortunately passed away like a year ago and I had heard someone may be taking over for him but have no real knowledge if that’s actually happening maybe someone else will chime in on that. I have three one on that savage one on a fn and one on a Remington and his bottom metals are the real deal. If you could find one on the hide or find out if someone took over for him you would be happy. You do have to Inlet for it but it’s easy. I would have one for you if I decided to get that chassis.

 

[XLR308]

Tried the dark eagle mags and they were ok but not good enough to stick with sent them back for a refund after first use. I ended up buying a cdi bottom metal and use magpul aics mags and it has been flawless ever since no comparison at all. I’ve been contemplating buying a mpa or an alpha for it cause the rest of the rifle is all built up so nice now but can’t pull the trigger no pun. The guy Jeff who owned cdi was one of the nicest dudes you ever know but unfortunately passed away like a year ago and I had heard someone may be taking over for him but have no real knowledge if that’s actually happening maybe someone else will chime in on that. I have three one on that savage one on a fn and one on a Remington and his bottom metals are the real deal. If you could find one on the hide or find out if someone took over for him you would be happy. You do have to Inlet for it but it’s easy. I would have one for you if I decided to get that chassis.

I agree with you 100% on the CDI BM, I had one on a rem700 fps varmint and it was excellent.
They allways would inlet your stock for free all you had to do was pay shipping.

 

[Simonsza1]

I used to live an hour from Jeff and two of the ones I bought I went there and he did them while I went out and ate lunch. He was such an awesome dude to bad.

 

[stradibarrius]

Can the CDI metal just replace the factory metal or does work have to be done to the stock?

 

[Simonsza1]

There’s a little bit of inletting that needs to be done

 

[6brshooter]

Pretty sure the cdi is a drop in to the savage factory dbm inlet. Only thing is, does your lip have a side or bottom bolt release?

 

[6brshooter]

I should say that the 2 cdi that I put into hs factory savage stocks(factory dbm inlet), were drop in. I skim bedded the action, bit bottom metal was good to go.

 

[6brshooter]

I'm probably in the minority, but I like the savage mag. Granted, only savage I have is a yote rifle. 4+1 of 243 in a rattle free mag that feeds like a raped ape is perfect for song dogs.

 

[Simonsza1]

Yes the factory mag works great but as soon as you want larger capacity the only option is a bottom metal and aics and the cdi is awesome imo.

 

[NewsShooter]

Accurate mag makes a drop in bottom metal that takes their aics compatible mags.
Aics mags wont work in their bottom metal but their mags work in aics.
There are other companies that make aics bottom metal but they do require in letting.
A much better solution than using savage mags.

All my AICS type mags worked in my accurate mag bottom metal.

 

[Simonsza1]

Stockys must have bought up some of the cdi inventory cause they have some in stock unfortunately they seem to only have long action for the savage. They have them for Remington and others I almost feel like buying one for the Remington and keeping it in a drawer for a later date. Maybe give them a call just in case they have a blem or something for your short action savage.

 

[6brshooter]

Ptg offers bottom metal for savages, never used them

 

[Steel head]

I have a PTG savage bottom metal.
It took some work to inlet it but it works excellent.

 

[stradibarrius]

Did you do the work or did you have to pay someone to do it???

 

[Steel head]

Did you do the work or did you have to pay someone to do it???

I did it myself
Wasn’t too tough

 

[Simonsza1]

It’s not hard to do yourself.

 

[stradibarrius]

I have the tools and knowledge to use them, so I may go with the PTG metal.
Thanks for your help!

 

[Simonsza1]

If you want more capacity then factory you’ll be so happy you did it. Good luck

 

[jpcowboy]

I have a PTG savage bottom metal.
It took some work to inlet it but it works excellent.

Here is the answer to your problem

 

[stradibarrius]

Well I just read a new thread in the "Gunsmithing" forum that says PTG is a horrible company to deal with! Just my luck...is there a third company that makes a bottom metal that will work with Savage 12 LRP?

Gunsmithing - Pacific Tool & Gauge SUCKS!!!

It has been my previous experience that companies put items on sale, because they have inventory to liquidate... Apparently, PT&G likes to put items "on sale" that they haven't made yet. 2 months and counting waiting for Howa bottom metal... PT&G can choke on a bag of dicks...that is all.

www.snipershide.com

 

[Simonsza1]

With cdi out of the game and it being a savage I think your options are slim to none. Might just have to bite the bullet and go with the ptg.

 

[Simonsza1]

Lots of people have fine interactions with them

 

[jpcowboy]

Well I just read a new thread in the "Gunsmithing" forum that says PTG is a horrible company to deal with! Just my luck...is there a third company that makes a bottom metal that will work with Savage 12 LRP?

Gunsmithing - Pacific Tool & Gauge SUCKS!!!

It has been my previous experience that companies put items on sale, because they have inventory to liquidate... Apparently, PT&G likes to put items "on sale" that they haven't made yet. 2 months and counting waiting for Howa bottom metal... PT&G can choke on a bag of dicks...that is all.

www.snipershide.com

I bought mine from PTG and had it in 2 weeks, no problems

 

[drwood96]

Drop my LRP into an XLR Element and called it a day. The stock was great for a little bit but being able to adjust the chassis to me was better.

 

[stradibarrius]

I'm going to call PTG and see if it in stock. I like the stock and really don't want to go to a chassis type unless I have no other options.
Thanks for the help!

 

[Simonsza1]

I want a chassis for mine but think I want a rrs more.

 

[Steel head]

Drop my LRP into an XLR Element and called it a day. The stock was great for a little bit but being able to adjust the chassis to me was better.

That’s the final iteration of my savage journey, I wish I’d have just gone that route from the get go.

 

[jpcowboy]

That’s the final iteration of my savage journey, I wish I’d have just gone that route from the get go.

Yea, me too

 

[drwood96]

Yea, me too

It served me well for my first couple of years shooting PRS. I added the cocking bearing and A419 ARCA rail. Solid rig.