Savage Model 10 Blind magazine to detachable magazine

Marco Califo · November 13, 2020, 11:43 AM

I was looking at Boydsgunstocks.com
And I noticed they offer a magazine well meant to work in place of the blind magazine. https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/acces...-mag-welldc6ef
I emailed them asking if, that part, plus a stock for detachable magazine, and a factory magazine would work to convert a blind magazine to detachable.
The response was "That should work."
The new stock, will cost $200. The magazine maybe $40-50.
Has anyone done this?

taylorce1 · November 13, 2020, 02:00 PM

I'd contact Savage at (800) 370-0708, and ask them that same question. You might need a new trigger guard, and I think with the plastic mag well you need to buy Axis style magazines, where the magazine catch is part of the magazine. I've never used the plastic style opting for the metal style mag well on my Savage conversions. However, the metal parts are a little more pricey.

Marco Califo · November 13, 2020, 02:17 PM

Thanks for your reply. You are correct. I have a few Savage rifles and I just tried to swap mags between an Axis and Model 10 in 223. They are in fact different, and only the Axis magazine has the release on the magazine.
I like your suggestion re: metal parts and that would definitely be my preference. Can you tell me any brands or vendors?

Found one:
https://accurate-mag.com/shop/magazi...dssf-magazine/
$267 shipped (with 1 magazine) and not including stock or stock modifications.

I also emailed Savage through their website. They do mention conversions as an option. I asked about the parts to do so. Gave them my rifle serial number.

taylorce1 · November 13, 2020, 11:34 PM

I usually just buy the magazine parts off of the Savage Shooters forum or eBay. Usually runs about $100 for TG and magazine well.

Txhillbilly · November 14, 2020, 02:21 AM

You will have to buy the factory Savage bottom metal for the Boyd's stock. You will also need to buy the factory magazine bottom plate that just snaps onto the magazine top/spring/ and follower that you already have.

Nathan · November 14, 2020, 06:53 AM

About what year was this made? Is it a centerfeed blind magazine? Most were. I believe center feeds need a blind mag or AICS mag.

I converted by going to an MDT Chassis. To really work right, I need some machining done on the feed ramps. Right not, it feeds 2.94” ammo ok. But the mag can accept 2.98”.

Marco Califo · November 14, 2020, 12:11 PM

My 308 model 10 is center feed. Manufactured around 15 years ago, maybe 20. That was before AICS emerged.
I think Savage will tell me the parts I need. The Savage store does not currently sell parts through the site, and gives a phone number for parts purchases. They say they respond to emails in three business days, so I expect a response by Tuesday.
Boyds sells plastic parts, and I did not see metal parts for same. If you have a link for Savage bottom metal, at Boyds or anywhere else I would appreciate it. Thanks for the replies.

pete2 · November 14, 2020, 12:39 PM

Worked for BPS a few years, every year just before deer season customers would come in looking for magazines to replace the one they misplaced at the end of the last hunting season. I wouldn't change one of my rifles for money, OKAY, I would for a lot of money............

Marco Califo · November 14, 2020, 01:32 PM

I store my magazines in the gun they came with. They only come out at the range to load them.

Nathan · November 15, 2020, 09:33 AM

You really need to ask this question or search it on Savage Shooters...

November 13, 2020, 11:43 AM	#1
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,722	Savage Model 10 Blind magazine to detachable magazine I was looking at Boydsgunstocks.com And I noticed they offer a magazine well meant to work in place of the blind magazine. https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/acces...-mag-welldc6ef I emailed them asking if, that part, plus a stock for detachable magazine, and a factory magazine would work to convert a blind magazine to detachable. The response was "That should work." The new stock, will cost $200. The magazine maybe $40-50. Has anyone done this? __________________ ............

November 13, 2020, 02:00 PM	#2
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,498	I'd contact Savage at (800) 370-0708, and ask them that same question. You might need a new trigger guard, and I think with the plastic mag well you need to buy Axis style magazines, where the magazine catch is part of the magazine. I've never used the plastic style opting for the metal style mag well on my Savage conversions. However, the metal parts are a little more pricey. __________________ NRA Life Member

November 13, 2020, 02:17 PM	#3
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,722	Thanks for your reply. You are correct. I have a few Savage rifles and I just tried to swap mags between an Axis and Model 10 in 223. They are in fact different, and only the Axis magazine has the release on the magazine. I like your suggestion re: metal parts and that would definitely be my preference. Can you tell me any brands or vendors? Found one: https://accurate-mag.com/shop/magazi...dssf-magazine/ $267 shipped (with 1 magazine) and not including stock or stock modifications. I also emailed Savage through their website. They do mention conversions as an option. I asked about the parts to do so. Gave them my rifle serial number. __________________ ............ Last edited by Marco Califo; November 13, 2020 at 02:48 PM. Reason: add detail

November 13, 2020, 11:34 PM	#4
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,498	I usually just buy the magazine parts off of the Savage Shooters forum or eBay. Usually runs about $100 for TG and magazine well. __________________ NRA Life Member

November 14, 2020, 12:11 PM	#7
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,722	My 308 model 10 is center feed. Manufactured around 15 years ago, maybe 20. That was before AICS emerged. I think Savage will tell me the parts I need. The Savage store does not currently sell parts through the site, and gives a phone number for parts purchases. They say they respond to emails in three business days, so I expect a response by Tuesday. Boyds sells plastic parts, and I did not see metal parts for same. If you have a link for Savage bottom metal, at Boyds or anywhere else I would appreciate it. Thanks for the replies. __________________ ............

November 14, 2020, 02:21 AM	#5
Txhillbilly Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2008 Posts: 522	You will have to buy the factory Savage bottom metal for the Boyd's stock. You will also need to buy the factory magazine bottom plate that just snaps onto the magazine top/spring/ and follower that you already have.

November 14, 2020, 06:53 AM	#6
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,825	About what year was this made? Is it a centerfeed blind magazine? Most were. I believe center feeds need a blind mag or AICS mag. I converted by going to an MDT Chassis. To really work right, I need some machining done on the feed ramps. Right not, it feeds 2.94” ammo ok. But the mag can accept 2.98”.

November 14, 2020, 12:39 PM	#8
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,610	Worked for BPS a few years, every year just before deer season customers would come in looking for magazines to replace the one they misplaced at the end of the last hunting season. I wouldn't change one of my rifles for money, OKAY, I would for a lot of money............

November 14, 2020, 01:32 PM	#9
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,722	I store my magazines in the gun they came with. They only come out at the range to load them. __________________ ............

November 15, 2020, 09:33 AM	#10
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,825	You really need to ask this question or search it on Savage Shooters...