M14 Clip conversion
Several decades ago, a friend of mine wanted to have a high capacity bolt rifle to take to Australia where semi-autos were not permitted for hunting purposes. He had a Remington 700 converted to take the M14 clips and used it on eradication hunts there.
Presently, is there any one that makes an out of the box bolt rifle that takes the M14 clips? Or, is this still a custom build job?
Presently, is there any one that makes an out of the box bolt rifle that takes the M14 clips? Or, is this still a custom build job?
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Ruger makes a version of their Hawkeye, called a Scout Rifle, that has a detachable MAGAZINE(Not a CLIP. A clip is something entirely different) system. I do believe that, if memory serves me, it is an M14/M1-A style magazine.
Also if you are running a Remington 700, Badger Ordnance, makes the M-5 trigger gaurd system, and it retails for $345.00, that uses a type of magazine, either similar to the M14, or an AR-10.
http://badgerordnance.com/triggerguards/
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I don't know of a readily available set up using M14 magazines in a Remington 700 or bolt rifle. I have the Ruger GSR and it uses single stack AI type magazines and Ruger's own poly magazines. The highest capacity I've seen on either is 10 rounds.
Pacific Tool & Gauge makes an M5 type detach magazine at a very good price, $129.00 for the bottom metal only:
http://shop.pacifictoolandgauge.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_90_95
It takes AI and Alpha magazines, with a touch of modification (a small part of the outside rib gets in the way & must be relieved - takes 2 minutes) accept the Ruger poly magazines if you're using 308 derived cases - 7-08, 243, 22-250 and such. I use one on a Remington 700 VLS in 6mm Remington but stick generally to the Ruger 5 shot poly mags.
I think 10 rounds is about the most you'll be able to get without going custom, either with an M14 magazine or specially made AI magazines.0 -
I just sold a brand new Badger Ordnance bottom metal kit for a model 700 Remington 300 Win mag lenth action on the auction side. They are very well made, a quality product.
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O3A3 or Mauser sporter with the ability to use strippers.
It is a bolt so need to breath some time!0 -
Thank you all for your contributions to my education on the topic. TSR, sorry, some of old folks still call those things "clips".
I guess that I should give my old friend's son a call to see if he still as his dad's converted rifle possibly for sale!0
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