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Mod AICS mags
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Re: Mod AICS mags
You can remove the front plate in the AI Mags. Or, you can try one of aftermarket mags for the AI that allows for a longer OAL.
You can remove the front plate in the AI Mags. Or, you can try one of aftermarket mags for the AI that allows for a longer OAL.
Re: Mod AICS mags
Yes I know it can be done. Is it worth it? I need the extra length because my gun is more accurate with bullet loaded closer to lands. Do holes get in the way? How do you get it out?
Yes I know it can be done. Is it worth it? I need the extra length because my gun is more accurate with bullet loaded closer to lands. Do holes get in the way? How do you get it out?
Re: Mod AICS mags
You drill out the plate, some people fill them with a weld, but it would be rare for a tip to get stuck in the hole.. but is a good idea just in case. Is it worth it? How much more accurate is your gun that way? Are you getting the job done without?
Those are questions you have to answer.
You drill out the plate, some people fill them with a weld, but it would be rare for a tip to get stuck in the hole.. but is a good idea just in case. Is it worth it? How much more accurate is your gun that way? Are you getting the job done without?
Those are questions you have to answer.
Re: Mod AICS mags
as far as the mags go, drill out the spot welds holding the front plate. remove the plate. remove paint around the holes. back the holes from the inside with a flat piece of copper or brass. weld up the holes. blend the welds flat. touch up the paint.
you will also need to notch the feed ramp on a remington and some aftermarket actions to clear the longer oal. i personally use a .25" endmill and plunge a radius cut into the bottom of the feed ramp. it could be done with a dremel tool with a steady hand.
as far as the mags go, drill out the spot welds holding the front plate. remove the plate. remove paint around the holes. back the holes from the inside with a flat piece of copper or brass. weld up the holes. blend the welds flat. touch up the paint.
you will also need to notch the feed ramp on a remington and some aftermarket actions to clear the longer oal. i personally use a .25" endmill and plunge a radius cut into the bottom of the feed ramp. it could be done with a dremel tool with a steady hand.
Re: Mod AICS mags
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like you just about cut the bottom action lug in two. Not good. </div></div>
Not to me. I think the angle of the pic is deceiving.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like you just about cut the bottom action lug in two. Not good. </div></div>
Not to me. I think the angle of the pic is deceiving.
Re: Mod AICS mags
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like you just about cut the bottom action lug in two. Not good. </div></div>
better warn surgeon that their receivers are no good
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like you just about cut the bottom action lug in two. Not good. </div></div>
better warn surgeon that their receivers are no good
Re: Mod AICS mags
I have done it to 2 10rnd AICS mags. I drilled out the spot welds, removed the plate and replaced it with a thinner plate. I welded the new plates in and the mags work great.
I have since cut a new chamber in that rifle and have no need for the longer mag length. If anyone is interested in a trade or wants to buy them send me an IM. You might save yourself some work.
I have done it to 2 10rnd AICS mags. I drilled out the spot welds, removed the plate and replaced it with a thinner plate. I welded the new plates in and the mags work great.
I have since cut a new chamber in that rifle and have no need for the longer mag length. If anyone is interested in a trade or wants to buy them send me an IM. You might save yourself some work.
Re: Mod AICS mags
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like you just about cut the bottom action lug in two. Not good. </div></div>
better warn surgeon that their receivers are no good
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Pretty sure that's a Stiller action, NOT a Surgeon
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like you just about cut the bottom action lug in two. Not good. </div></div>
better warn surgeon that their receivers are no good
Pretty sure that's a Stiller action, NOT a Surgeon
