conversion kits, which will allow us to use the 5 and 10 round magazines? I haven't shot this rifle yet, but I already don't like the magazine. I called FN and the guy I spoke with said he knew nothing about a conversion kit being released..
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Contact Jeff at CDI. He converted my SPR.
http://www.cdiprecisiongunworks.com/
Contact Jeff at CDI. He converted my SPR.
http://www.cdiprecisiongunworks.com/
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Have had CDI bottom metal on my FN for a few years now.
Here is mine with a 10 rounder, works as advertised.
Have had CDI bottom metal on my FN for a few years now.
Here is mine with a 10 rounder, works as advertised.
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I believe the poster is refering to FN's new mag system that is due out at any time and is a drop in replacement.
I believe the poster is refering to FN's new mag system that is due out at any time and is a drop in replacement.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I believe the poster is refering to FN's new mag system that is due out at any time and is a drop in replacement.
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It's been out for some time now. The rifles have their own part numbers. 75538 and 75540
Here are the links for extra magazines.
http://www.fnhusaestore.com/product.aspx?id=113
http://www.fnhusaestore.com/product.aspx?id=112
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I believe the poster is refering to FN's new mag system that is due out at any time and is a drop in replacement.
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It's been out for some time now. The rifles have their own part numbers. 75538 and 75540
Here are the links for extra magazines.
http://www.fnhusaestore.com/product.aspx?id=113
http://www.fnhusaestore.com/product.aspx?id=112
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lazy21</div><div class="ubbcode-body">go CDI and don't look back.</div></div>
Disagree. While the cdi is a good piece, it also may void your LIFETIME guarantee because the receiver must be machined. Also, the FN TBM is a drop in, meaning the average Schmoe can install it in a few minutes. No milling or shipping required.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lazy21</div><div class="ubbcode-body">go CDI and don't look back.</div></div>
Disagree. While the cdi is a good piece, it also may void your LIFETIME guarantee because the receiver must be machined. Also, the FN TBM is a drop in, meaning the average Schmoe can install it in a few minutes. No milling or shipping required.
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The TBM Kit is listed in the 2012 catalog as Product No: 62655-01. I have the TBM on my A5 and it works well with no issues thus far.
Note: Does not require modification of or fitting to the rifle. Does not fit SPR’s with hinged floorplate. TSR’s or PBRs with DBM equipment might require fitting by a gunsmith. Retrofit on SPR’s can be accomplished in minutes and requires few tools (torque wrench is required).
The TBM Kit is listed in the 2012 catalog as Product No: 62655-01. I have the TBM on my A5 and it works well with no issues thus far.
Note: Does not require modification of or fitting to the rifle. Does not fit SPR’s with hinged floorplate. TSR’s or PBRs with DBM equipment might require fitting by a gunsmith. Retrofit on SPR’s can be accomplished in minutes and requires few tools (torque wrench is required).
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lazy21</div><div class="ubbcode-body">go CDI and don't look back.</div></div>
Disagree. While the cdi is a good piece, it also may void your LIFETIME guarantee because the receiver must be machined. Also, the FN TBM is a drop in, meaning the average Schmoe can install it in a few minutes. No milling or shipping required. </div></div>
I'll agree with you on the warranty, but for one that swaps out the bbl right away for a Rock. Some might not care about the warranty
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lazy21</div><div class="ubbcode-body">go CDI and don't look back.</div></div>
Disagree. While the cdi is a good piece, it also may void your LIFETIME guarantee because the receiver must be machined. Also, the FN TBM is a drop in, meaning the average Schmoe can install it in a few minutes. No milling or shipping required. </div></div>
I'll agree with you on the warranty, but for one that swaps out the bbl right away for a Rock. Some might not care about the warranty
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I would prefer the FN TBM kit, easy swap over.
I called last week and asked about the kit, guy at parts dept didn't know what I was talking about.
Let's get movin FN, get these things boxed up and ready for sale.
I would prefer the FN TBM kit, easy swap over.
I called last week and asked about the kit, guy at parts dept didn't know what I was talking about.
Let's get movin FN, get these things boxed up and ready for sale.
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You think that will be a direct swap for the bottom metal on an A3G, even though it's bedded?
You think that will be a direct swap for the bottom metal on an A3G, even though it's bedded?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: QuietShootr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You think that will be a direct swap for the bottom metal on an A3G, even though it's bedded? </div></div>
Acording to FN 2012 catalog, if you have a SPR with DBM it will swap over.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: QuietShootr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You think that will be a direct swap for the bottom metal on an A3G, even though it's bedded? </div></div>
Acording to FN 2012 catalog, if you have a SPR with DBM it will swap over.
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Let's go FN, we know you have them in stock, let us buy some, we have cash money we want to give you.
Let's go FN, we know you have them in stock, let us buy some, we have cash money we want to give you.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doug308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Let's go FN, we know you have them in stock, let us buy some, we have cash money we want to give you. </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doug308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Let's go FN, we know you have them in stock, let us buy some, we have cash money we want to give you. </div></div>
+1
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Gents,
FNH is very close to launching the TBM Conversion Kit. Customer Service does not have the information yet, as the release date has not been set. There are some distribution agreements need to be hammered out. End of June at the latest. MSRP will be around $430. It will come with the TBM trigger guard/bottom metal, a five round TBM magazine, a ten round TBM magazine, a new set of action screws, and instructions. Bottom metal and magazine bodies are steel. Magazine release is ambidextrous, much like on a SCAR and FNAR. TBM Magazines are already available from MidwayUSA and the FNH E-Store.
They will drop right into SPRs with DBM assemblies. PBRs and TSRs with Hogue stocks and DBM might require minor fitting inside the stock inlet behind the magazine well. Any rifle with a hinged floorplate (A3G) will require a gunsmith to do a complete inlet on the bottom. It will not currently handle the WSM cartridges. No modification to the receiver is required for .308 Win based cartridges.
Watch for an official announcement here on the Hide and/or the FNH website (press release). Sources will be identified at that time. Thanks for your patience, I know some of you have been waiting for some time for this.
Gents,
FNH is very close to launching the TBM Conversion Kit. Customer Service does not have the information yet, as the release date has not been set. There are some distribution agreements need to be hammered out. End of June at the latest. MSRP will be around $430. It will come with the TBM trigger guard/bottom metal, a five round TBM magazine, a ten round TBM magazine, a new set of action screws, and instructions. Bottom metal and magazine bodies are steel. Magazine release is ambidextrous, much like on a SCAR and FNAR. TBM Magazines are already available from MidwayUSA and the FNH E-Store.
They will drop right into SPRs with DBM assemblies. PBRs and TSRs with Hogue stocks and DBM might require minor fitting inside the stock inlet behind the magazine well. Any rifle with a hinged floorplate (A3G) will require a gunsmith to do a complete inlet on the bottom. It will not currently handle the WSM cartridges. No modification to the receiver is required for .308 Win based cartridges.
Watch for an official announcement here on the Hide and/or the FNH website (press release). Sources will be identified at that time. Thanks for your patience, I know some of you have been waiting for some time for this.
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Does anyone know the internal legth of the tbm magazines? What is the maximum cartridge over all length that will fit?
Thanks
Does anyone know the internal legth of the tbm magazines? What is the maximum cartridge over all length that will fit?
Thanks
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Right. Mine measure 2.900". I have my .260 Remington 142gr SMKs loaded to 2.885 OAL and they feed fine.
Right. Mine measure 2.900". I have my .260 Remington 142gr SMKs loaded to 2.885 OAL and they feed fine.
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Still looking forward to the announcement from FN. The drop-in is a plus, but I'm still considering having CDI bottom metal installed. Those AI mags are really robust. But I haven't had issues with the FN mags in the short time I have used them either.
Question for Action Guy that I'm not sure was answered yet. Is it still a drop-in if the action has been bedded? I can see the answer being yes, but I also think it will depend on the tolerances they machine these and the old ones to.
Still looking forward to the announcement from FN. The drop-in is a plus, but I'm still considering having CDI bottom metal installed. Those AI mags are really robust. But I haven't had issues with the FN mags in the short time I have used them either.
Question for Action Guy that I'm not sure was answered yet. Is it still a drop-in if the action has been bedded? I can see the answer being yes, but I also think it will depend on the tolerances they machine these and the old ones to.
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If you have a bedded in DBM bottom metal, it will likley need to be rebedded, as bedding will be pretty tight to the specific piece. It is designed to drop into the factory DBM inlet and bedding. If it is a bedded in floorplate, it will need to be completely reinletted, but no machine work required to the receiver.
If you have a bedded in DBM bottom metal, it will likley need to be rebedded, as bedding will be pretty tight to the specific piece. It is designed to drop into the factory DBM inlet and bedding. If it is a bedded in floorplate, it will need to be completely reinletted, but no machine work required to the receiver.
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I haven't heard anything myself, but I have the .300 wsm A5 so I had to go CDI. FN has no .300 WSM magazines or DBM.
I haven't heard anything myself, but I have the .300 wsm A5 so I had to go CDI. FN has no .300 WSM magazines or DBM.
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Midway USA now has them listed on their website. Do a search for FNH TBM Conversion Kit. They report that they will be available to ship on August 9th. Watch for Brownells and the FNH E-store to have similar postings soon.
Midway is asking $399 for the kit. The others won't be far from that, I presume. It comes with two magazines and new action screws. If you have a DBM equipped SPR, it drops right in. If you have a PBR, PBR-XP or TSR-XP with DBM, some minor fitting might be needed. If you own a hinged floorplate SPR in .308, a full inlet will be needed, but no modification to the receiver. If you have a WSM in either, it will not work right now.
Midway USA now has them listed on their website. Do a search for FNH TBM Conversion Kit. They report that they will be available to ship on August 9th. Watch for Brownells and the FNH E-store to have similar postings soon.
Midway is asking $399 for the kit. The others won't be far from that, I presume. It comes with two magazines and new action screws. If you have a DBM equipped SPR, it drops right in. If you have a PBR, PBR-XP or TSR-XP with DBM, some minor fitting might be needed. If you own a hinged floorplate SPR in .308, a full inlet will be needed, but no modification to the receiver. If you have a WSM in either, it will not work right now.
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FNH TBM Trigger Guard and Detachable Box Magazine FN SPR, PBR, TSR, Winchester Model 70 Short Action with 5-Round and 10-Round Magazines Product #: 932445 FNH USA #: 62655-01 0 ratings No product reviews. Write A Review
$399.00 Status: Coming Soon Date expected in stock: 08/09/2012
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FNH TBM Trigger Guard and Detachable Box Magazine FN SPR, PBR, TSR, Winchester Model 70 Short Action with 5-Round and 10-Round Magazines Product #: 932445 FNH USA #: 62655-01 0 ratings No product reviews. Write A Review
$399.00 Status: Coming Soon Date expected in stock: 08/09/2012
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THEY ARE AVAILABE, AT LAST!!! Ordered mine from Midway last week and its now on the big brown truck. Scheduled to be here on 14 Aug.
CDAT
THEY ARE AVAILABE, AT LAST!!! Ordered mine from Midway last week and its now on the big brown truck. Scheduled to be here on 14 Aug.
CDAT
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FN SPR A1 TBM Conversion Kit update. Got mine on 14 Aug 12. Took longer to read the instructions then it did to install the bottom metal. So far I am impressed with the form, fit, function, and overall construction of the kit. Ran some dummy rounds through both the 5 and 10 round mags and they fed with no problems. I'll see how it works with live rounds at the range on Saturday.
CDAT
FN SPR A1 TBM Conversion Kit update. Got mine on 14 Aug 12. Took longer to read the instructions then it did to install the bottom metal. So far I am impressed with the form, fit, function, and overall construction of the kit. Ran some dummy rounds through both the 5 and 10 round mags and they fed with no problems. I'll see how it works with live rounds at the range on Saturday.
CDAT
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CDAT,
How were the instructions? Thorough enough? Not enough info? Were the extra action screws needed?
I shoot almost the identical SPR for my .308 Competition gun: SPR-A1 with Leupold ERT and M5 turrets. Even have the stock pack. And TBM, of course.
Hope it works for you.
Semper fi,
CDAT,
How were the instructions? Thorough enough? Not enough info? Were the extra action screws needed?
I shoot almost the identical SPR for my .308 Competition gun: SPR-A1 with Leupold ERT and M5 turrets. Even have the stock pack. And TBM, of course.
Hope it works for you.
Semper fi,
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Can you load the magazine while it is installed in the gun?
Can you load the magazine while it is installed in the gun?
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Action Guy, I should have said I reviewed the instructions, because lets face it, changing out bottom metal is not exactly brain surgery. Given the simplicity of changing bottom metal I think the instructions were a little excessive. But better to have too much information then too little for some folks. Mostly I wanted to see what the recommanded torque setting was for the kit.
And yes I did use the new screws provided with the kit. I did not even try the old screws, just stored them with the original bottom metal so i would have as a complete back up kit if needed.
I also removed the mods I made last year to a couple of 10 Rd TBM mags. I did the mods so they would work in the original A1 bottom metal. Now they work in the TBM.
BTW, I've also started work on a mod to the TBM Mag so I can use it with my A2 300 WSM. So far I've been able to get 5 300 WSM rounds into the 10 Rd TBM Mag.
CDAT
Action Guy, I should have said I reviewed the instructions, because lets face it, changing out bottom metal is not exactly brain surgery. Given the simplicity of changing bottom metal I think the instructions were a little excessive. But better to have too much information then too little for some folks. Mostly I wanted to see what the recommanded torque setting was for the kit.
And yes I did use the new screws provided with the kit. I did not even try the old screws, just stored them with the original bottom metal so i would have as a complete back up kit if needed.
I also removed the mods I made last year to a couple of 10 Rd TBM mags. I did the mods so they would work in the original A1 bottom metal. Now they work in the TBM.
BTW, I've also started work on a mod to the TBM Mag so I can use it with my A2 300 WSM. So far I've been able to get 5 300 WSM rounds into the 10 Rd TBM Mag.
CDAT
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No, they must be removed from the rifle to be reloaded.
No, they must be removed from the rifle to be reloaded.
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Yeeeeha!
That's great news... Will have to ship one over with a few additional mags.
Looks great CDAT!!!
Yeeeeha!
That's great news... Will have to ship one over with a few additional mags.
Looks great CDAT!!!
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After several range trips I am happy to say that I've not had any problems or issues. Don't know how the mags will stand up to running and gunning (I'm too old for that any more) but where the bulk of the mag is protected by the bottom metal I suspect they would do ok. Only recommendation I have is to buy more 10-rd mags. I plan to aquire at least two more.
CDAT
After several range trips I am happy to say that I've not had any problems or issues. Don't know how the mags will stand up to running and gunning (I'm too old for that any more) but where the bulk of the mag is protected by the bottom metal I suspect they would do ok. Only recommendation I have is to buy more 10-rd mags. I plan to aquire at least two more.
CDAT
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Thanks for the keeping this thread alive, because I am in the market for the kit.
The discount codes from Midway do not work on this item but I have waited for this so long I guess it is not that big of a deal.
To me the ability to keep the warranty and ease of install are the important points.
I will have to see about the quality of the mags...
Thanks for the keeping this thread alive, because I am in the market for the kit.
The discount codes from Midway do not work on this item but I have waited for this so long I guess it is not that big of a deal.
To me the ability to keep the warranty and ease of install are the important points.
I will have to see about the quality of the mags...
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That unit looks pretty solid.
I have the CDI bottom metal in my SPR and the mag is a bit wobbly. The machining on the action was done by a good gunsmith Randy at R&D.
I corresponded with CDI about it via email and the solution in the end was to put some electrical tape around the mag. (yay
)
I was a little disappointed with that advice but whatever...so in my case I put CDI on my rifle but I am now looking back.
I must say that that the CDI system does function well.
I like the beefy look of the FN system. Makes a beefy rifle even beefier.
That unit looks pretty solid.
I have the CDI bottom metal in my SPR and the mag is a bit wobbly. The machining on the action was done by a good gunsmith Randy at R&D.
I corresponded with CDI about it via email and the solution in the end was to put some electrical tape around the mag. (yay
I was a little disappointed with that advice but whatever...so in my case I put CDI on my rifle but I am now looking back.
I must say that that the CDI system does function well.
I like the beefy look of the FN system. Makes a beefy rifle even beefier.
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I have the A5M which came with the TBM. It works great, no issues. I also have the TSR with the DBM and 4 round mag, never had issues with that either. I may change that out one day to have the same mags, but no hurry as it works fine as is. I expect to see some DBM' on the market which will make a nice detachable mag system for a Win 70 hunter if wanting that feature. They fit flush and zero rattle. I do like the TBM push button release as you don't have a railroad tie hanging down for one.
I have the A5M which came with the TBM. It works great, no issues. I also have the TSR with the DBM and 4 round mag, never had issues with that either. I may change that out one day to have the same mags, but no hurry as it works fine as is. I expect to see some DBM' on the market which will make a nice detachable mag system for a Win 70 hunter if wanting that feature. They fit flush and zero rattle. I do like the TBM push button release as you don't have a railroad tie hanging down for one.
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A little off topic but, are the SPR rifles trued up from
the factory? Also, just how much does the chrome lined
barrels effect long range accuracy? Seems to me that
the SPR series are certainly a value either way considering the
longevity of barrel life .....
A little off topic but, are the SPR rifles trued up from
the factory? Also, just how much does the chrome lined
barrels effect long range accuracy? Seems to me that
the SPR series are certainly a value either way considering the
longevity of barrel life .....
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mark5pt56</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the A5M which came with the TBM. It works great, no issues. I also have the TSR with the DBM and 4 round mag, never had issues with that either. I may change that out one day to have the same mags, but no hurry as it works fine as is. I expect to see some DBM' on the market which will make a nice detachable mag system for a Win 70 hunter if wanting that feature. They fit flush and zero rattle. I do like the TBM push button release as you don't have a railroad tie hanging down for one. </div></div>
How do the TBM and the 4-round systems compare in terms of fit and function? I have a PBR-XP with the 4 rounders, and it takes a bit of cajoling to get a loaded mag to seat. It's one thing about the rifle that I'm a little underwhelmed with.
Does the TBM work smoothly? Smooth insertion and a nice positive lock?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mark5pt56</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the A5M which came with the TBM. It works great, no issues. I also have the TSR with the DBM and 4 round mag, never had issues with that either. I may change that out one day to have the same mags, but no hurry as it works fine as is. I expect to see some DBM' on the market which will make a nice detachable mag system for a Win 70 hunter if wanting that feature. They fit flush and zero rattle. I do like the TBM push button release as you don't have a railroad tie hanging down for one. </div></div>
How do the TBM and the 4-round systems compare in terms of fit and function? I have a PBR-XP with the 4 rounders, and it takes a bit of cajoling to get a loaded mag to seat. It's one thing about the rifle that I'm a little underwhelmed with.
Does the TBM work smoothly? Smooth insertion and a nice positive lock?
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Ok, I have a question that might seem off the wall as I am not a rifle-tinkerer type of guy. I run the SPR A3g. I have no plans on getting new bottom metal yet, but I am very excited to see FN have a factory upgrade.
My question is specifically concerning the A3g. Installing this on the g, does that require any removal of the Marine-Tex bedding currently in the rifle? Meaning, would that void or disrupt the .5 guarantee from FNH?
Regards,
Greyson
Ok, I have a question that might seem off the wall as I am not a rifle-tinkerer type of guy. I run the SPR A3g. I have no plans on getting new bottom metal yet, but I am very excited to see FN have a factory upgrade.
My question is specifically concerning the A3g. Installing this on the g, does that require any removal of the Marine-Tex bedding currently in the rifle? Meaning, would that void or disrupt the .5 guarantee from FNH?
Regards,
Greyson
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So if you have an SPR A3 w/ factory 4 RD DBM you can't use the larger capacity mags correct?
So if you have an SPR A3 w/ factory 4 RD DBM you can't use the larger capacity mags correct?
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Greyson,
The installation of the TBM Kit on the SPR-A3G would require re-inletting the bottom metal only. The topside of the bedding should remain untouched. If the smith doing the work does a good job of it, it will likely not affect accuracy at all. The receiver requires no modification. However, it will void the warranty as FNH did not do the work. Any number of smiths here on the Hide could do the job easily and still maintain the accuracy of the rifle, regardless of the warranty.
Dieselgeek,
The SPR-A3 you refer to with the 4 rd DBM, I believe is actually the SPR-A1 with the McMillan A3 Stock. The SPR-A3G only comes with the hinged floorplate magazine. The 5 and 10 TBM Magazines will not fit in the DBM bottom metal, hence the need for the TBM kit. The DBM latches on the front, the TBM latch on the side and use the ambidextrous release buttons. The TBM magazine assembly supports the longer mags better than the shorter DBM assembly. It was necessary for reliable functioning and performance when the magazine rested against the forearm support.
Greyson,
The installation of the TBM Kit on the SPR-A3G would require re-inletting the bottom metal only. The topside of the bedding should remain untouched. If the smith doing the work does a good job of it, it will likely not affect accuracy at all. The receiver requires no modification. However, it will void the warranty as FNH did not do the work. Any number of smiths here on the Hide could do the job easily and still maintain the accuracy of the rifle, regardless of the warranty.
Dieselgeek,
The SPR-A3 you refer to with the 4 rd DBM, I believe is actually the SPR-A1 with the McMillan A3 Stock. The SPR-A3G only comes with the hinged floorplate magazine. The 5 and 10 TBM Magazines will not fit in the DBM bottom metal, hence the need for the TBM kit. The DBM latches on the front, the TBM latch on the side and use the ambidextrous release buttons. The TBM magazine assembly supports the longer mags better than the shorter DBM assembly. It was necessary for reliable functioning and performance when the magazine rested against the forearm support.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Action Guy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Greyson,
The installation of the TBM Kit on the SPR-A3G would require re-inletting the bottom metal only. The topside of the bedding should remain untouched. If the smith doing the work does a good job of it, it will likely not affect accuracy at all. The receiver requires no modification. However, it will void the warranty as FNH did not do the work. Any number of smiths here on the Hide could do the job easily and still maintain the accuracy of the rifle, regardless of the warranty.
Dieselgeek,
The SPR-A3 you refer to with the 4 rd DBM, I believe is actually the SPR-A1 with the McMillan A3 Stock. The SPR-A3G only comes with the hinged floorplate magazine. The 5 and 10 TBM Magazines will not fit in the DBM bottom metal, hence the need for the TBM kit. The DBM latches on the front, the TBM latch on the side and use the ambidextrous release buttons. The TBM magazine assembly supports the longer mags better than the shorter DBM assembly. It was necessary for reliable functioning and performance when the magazine rested against the forearm support. </div></div>
Thank you for the prompt and detailed response.
And Yes the SPR A1 was the rifle I was referring to.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Action Guy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Greyson,
The installation of the TBM Kit on the SPR-A3G would require re-inletting the bottom metal only. The topside of the bedding should remain untouched. If the smith doing the work does a good job of it, it will likely not affect accuracy at all. The receiver requires no modification. However, it will void the warranty as FNH did not do the work. Any number of smiths here on the Hide could do the job easily and still maintain the accuracy of the rifle, regardless of the warranty.
Dieselgeek,
The SPR-A3 you refer to with the 4 rd DBM, I believe is actually the SPR-A1 with the McMillan A3 Stock. The SPR-A3G only comes with the hinged floorplate magazine. The 5 and 10 TBM Magazines will not fit in the DBM bottom metal, hence the need for the TBM kit. The DBM latches on the front, the TBM latch on the side and use the ambidextrous release buttons. The TBM magazine assembly supports the longer mags better than the shorter DBM assembly. It was necessary for reliable functioning and performance when the magazine rested against the forearm support. </div></div>
Thank you for the prompt and detailed response.
And Yes the SPR A1 was the rifle I was referring to.
Re: Any news on the FN SPR bottom metal...
I think my question got lost on page 1. I'll post it again just to be a pest
How do the TBM and the 4-round systems compare in terms of fit and function? I have a PBR-XP with the 4 rounders, and it takes a bit of cajoling to get a loaded mag to seat. It's one thing about the rifle that I'm a little underwhelmed with.
Does the TBM work smoothly? Smooth insertion and a nice positive lock?
Thanks.
I think my question got lost on page 1. I'll post it again just to be a pest
How do the TBM and the 4-round systems compare in terms of fit and function? I have a PBR-XP with the 4 rounders, and it takes a bit of cajoling to get a loaded mag to seat. It's one thing about the rifle that I'm a little underwhelmed with.
Does the TBM work smoothly? Smooth insertion and a nice positive lock?
Thanks.
