The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Question about bolt action top load magazines

T. O'Heir · November 18, 2017, 12:31 PM

That a Savage with an internal mag? Isn't easy to widen 'em, but it can be done. Don't even think about using a rotary tool to do it.
The .450 is based on the .284 Win(has a rebated rim). It's case body diameter(called the base diameter) is 20 thou bigger than the .308. That might be the issue.

November 18, 2017, 12:31 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	That a Savage with an internal mag? Isn't easy to widen 'em, but it can be done. Don't even think about using a rotary tool to do it. The .450 is based on the .284 Win(has a rebated rim). It's case body diameter(called the base diameter) is 20 thou bigger than the .308. That might be the issue. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!