Blocking Mag Well

[spec4 e4]

I have a Turk Mauser that is going to be 243 Win and the magis to long. So what to block it with and I was thinking of using thd follower but cut down a little with a M1A 5rd spring. Whaf do you think?

 

Thanks

Rob

[rdm1962]

Didn't some Turks ( Model 83 I think ) originally have a shorter length mag box. They got re-chambered to 8x57. New trigger guards and mag were installed at that time. If I remember correctly they were still standard length action, just different bottom metal. One from that model might work. If not save the Turk for a later build and find a Yugo action to build the 243 on.

[spec4 e4]

I will check for the kit. A DA switch barrel and rethead the 243 barrel instead of the 30-06. Long story. So I havd a 243 kn a Turk 38.

 

Rob

[pacrat]

I have a Turk Mauser that is going to be 243 Win and the magis to long. So what to block it with and I was thinking of using thd follower but cut down a little with a M1A 5rd spring. Whaf do you think?

 

Thanks

Rob

Many standard lenght mausers feed and function just fine with 243/308 lenght cartridges. It also gives the option of seating bullets longer to get closer to the lands and increase accuracy.

 

IMO, go ahead and do everything else and give it a test drive. If it hangs up feeding, then consider blocking the mag. If it isn't broken there's no need to fix it.

 

JM2c

[spec4 e4]

Will try it first but would like to know the kit name if someone has it.

 

Thanks

Rob

[gun nutty]

How does it feed as-is? If it feeds reliably, why the extra effort?

[ken98k]

Will try it first but would like to know the kit name if someone has it.

 

Thanks

Rob

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/811140.htm

[donmarkey]

I should have some original FN blocks left. If not I know I can get you one. But I would try it without first. Blocks are overrated and are usually used as a quick fix when it is the feed rails that should be work for reliability.

Don

[spec4 e4]

Ken, thanks. I will try it before ordering one. I got the reamer on the way. I have already bed the action, put the safety and trigger on and I have true up the action. Just need to chamber the barrel and have it finish. Not much work to be done to get her going. I have 100 rds of 100 gr. Sp. We see how she does.

 

Thanks all

Rob

[jverduce]

I have to agree with Don. I have done a .308 on a VZ with no modification. It fed just fine. I also did a .243 using a .308 isreali converted guard assy. It had a 3/16" spacer, spot welded and notched to the front of the mag well. They both fed just great. I probabily wouldn't use the spacer if I did another. Then again, it didn't hurt anything either.

[rustvyper]

The Israeli 7.62 NATO convertions have a block tac welded in already. They work & look nice & since the 308 win is the same length as te 243, try getting one of those. I know Numrich had them a year ago at least.