Im a FNG, and am having a 6.5 284 built.
what are the advantages of a short action over a long action, other than length?
thanks
what are the advantages of a short action over a long action, other than length?
thanks
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Gunsmithing LA vs SA
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Re: LA vs SA
If you're using a single shot action then an SA vs. LA advantage comes from the SA being a stiffer action.
If you're planning to shoot a repeater then the LA allows the long bullets to be seated out to chase the lands and increase powder capacity while still feeding in the mags.
If you're using a single shot action then an SA vs. LA advantage comes from the SA being a stiffer action.
If you're planning to shoot a repeater then the LA allows the long bullets to be seated out to chase the lands and increase powder capacity while still feeding in the mags.
Re: LA vs SA
No need to go LA to seat bullets out long! Glen Seekins is almost done with his WSM DBM and the mags have a internal OAL of over 3.16"!!! Yes 3.16" OAL out of a short action!
No need to go LA to seat bullets out long! Glen Seekins is almost done with his WSM DBM and the mags have a internal OAL of over 3.16"!!! Yes 3.16" OAL out of a short action!
Re: LA vs SA
Wow, 3.16" from a SA? Did he grind out .36" or so from the aft edge of the feed ramp?
That's how you get LA mauser actions to feed mag length rounds. I don't like the idea since it removes material from one of the load bearing regions of the locking lugs.
Wow, 3.16" from a SA? Did he grind out .36" or so from the aft edge of the feed ramp?
That's how you get LA mauser actions to feed mag length rounds. I don't like the idea since it removes material from one of the load bearing regions of the locking lugs.
Re: LA vs SA
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, 3.16" from a SA? Did he grind out .36" or so from the aft edge of the feed ramp?
That's how you get LA mauser actions to feed mag length rounds. I don't like the idea since it removes material from one of the load bearing regions of the locking lugs.</div></div>
You need to mill out the rear of the mag port and the bolt stop... I am not 100% the exact amount, but basically you take out the ADL trigger guard screw hole and the bolt stop...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, 3.16" from a SA? Did he grind out .36" or so from the aft edge of the feed ramp?
That's how you get LA mauser actions to feed mag length rounds. I don't like the idea since it removes material from one of the load bearing regions of the locking lugs.</div></div>
You need to mill out the rear of the mag port and the bolt stop... I am not 100% the exact amount, but basically you take out the ADL trigger guard screw hole and the bolt stop...
Re: LA vs SA
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DebosDave ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, 3.16" from a SA? Did he grind out .36" or so from the aft edge of the feed ramp?
That's how you get LA mauser actions to feed mag length rounds. I don't like the idea since it removes material from one of the load bearing regions of the locking lugs.</div></div>
You need to mill out the rear of the mag port and the bolt stop... I am not 100% the exact amount, but basically you take out the ADL trigger guard screw hole and the bolt stop...
</div></div>
Ah, makes sense now. He's taking it out of the rear of the action instead. Thanks for explaining that to me.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DebosDave ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, 3.16" from a SA? Did he grind out .36" or so from the aft edge of the feed ramp?
That's how you get LA mauser actions to feed mag length rounds. I don't like the idea since it removes material from one of the load bearing regions of the locking lugs.</div></div>
You need to mill out the rear of the mag port and the bolt stop... I am not 100% the exact amount, but basically you take out the ADL trigger guard screw hole and the bolt stop...
</div></div>
Ah, makes sense now. He's taking it out of the rear of the action instead. Thanks for explaining that to me.
Re: LA vs SA
I'll definitely switch to a Seekins DBM when he gets the higher cap mags worked out. If he could do his WSM DBM with a mag that will hold 10 .308 rounds, I'm in!
I'll definitely switch to a Seekins DBM when he gets the higher cap mags worked out. If he could do his WSM DBM with a mag that will hold 10 .308 rounds, I'm in!
