For those of you that may be interested, figured I would post the modification I did to my Howa 6.5 Grendel.
Magazine will only hold 3 now, but fits nice and flush with the bottom of the magazine well.
First I cut the magazine just above the engraving below the first rim and sanded it flush with the rim. Used 100 grit first to remove material, then finished it off with 600 grit to smooth out the finish.
Next I cut the longer rear piece of the follower where the spring attaches to even it up with the front portion. I did this for clearance inside the magazine to be able to load 3 rounds.
I then cut a notch in the front of the magazine above the first rim just thick enough for the bottom plate to be able to slide all the way back and flush on the magazine.
The bottom plate mod was a little tricky. I had to cut a groove on the inside towards the front of the plate so the rim would slide into the front of the bottom plate. Basically I continued the groove that's on the inside of the bottom plate to the front.
Next I sanded the top of the bottom plate for clearance so the magazine would fully engage into the magazine well. Finished it off with 600 Grit sand paper for a nice even finish.
Lastly I cut 2 links out of the magazine spring to allow for space and still have enough tension to function.
I also trimmed down the magazine release tab and rounded it off for a more flush tab. It is much nicer now and easy to release with your finger, but not long enough that it will catch on everything to drop the mag.
Put the clip back together and loaded 3 rounds. The 3rd is a little tight, but it will fit.
Hope I explained what I did well enough for anybody else that wants a more flush mounted hunting magazine.
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Magazine will only hold 3 now, but fits nice and flush with the bottom of the magazine well.
First I cut the magazine just above the engraving below the first rim and sanded it flush with the rim. Used 100 grit first to remove material, then finished it off with 600 grit to smooth out the finish.
Next I cut the longer rear piece of the follower where the spring attaches to even it up with the front portion. I did this for clearance inside the magazine to be able to load 3 rounds.
I then cut a notch in the front of the magazine above the first rim just thick enough for the bottom plate to be able to slide all the way back and flush on the magazine.
The bottom plate mod was a little tricky. I had to cut a groove on the inside towards the front of the plate so the rim would slide into the front of the bottom plate. Basically I continued the groove that's on the inside of the bottom plate to the front.
Next I sanded the top of the bottom plate for clearance so the magazine would fully engage into the magazine well. Finished it off with 600 Grit sand paper for a nice even finish.
Lastly I cut 2 links out of the magazine spring to allow for space and still have enough tension to function.
I also trimmed down the magazine release tab and rounded it off for a more flush tab. It is much nicer now and easy to release with your finger, but not long enough that it will catch on everything to drop the mag.
Put the clip back together and loaded 3 rounds. The 3rd is a little tight, but it will fit.
Hope I explained what I did well enough for anybody else that wants a more flush mounted hunting magazine.
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