Post by: the509hunter on September 30, 2011, 02:28:53 AM
Post by: grizzlyadams on September 30, 2011, 12:08:11 PM
Post by: jackmaster on September 30, 2011, 12:09:05 PM
A good gunsmith could do just about anything. However the cost of that kind of modification would most assuradly run more than the price of a savage. I'd just live with it or sell the rifle and get something you like more.:yeah:
Post by: the509hunter on September 30, 2011, 12:10:58 PM
Post by: jackmaster on September 30, 2011, 12:13:21 PM
ok thanks guys looks like i will just live with it as i just got my first bear with it so it is one im gonna keep and pass downthats a good plan as thats what my son hunts with and it is a great gun and it has also been handed down
Post by: SkookumJeff on September 30, 2011, 02:31:06 PM
Post by: the509hunter on September 30, 2011, 02:37:01 PM
Post by: grizzlyadams on October 01, 2011, 11:40:46 AM
i dont really like that it only holds two in the clip and one in the chamber i would rather it hold 3 or 4 in the clip
I can understand that completely, but with a 300 wsm I doubt you will ever need a follow up shot much less 4 total available rounds. Maybe if your in Alaska hunting Grizzly, but other than that anything more than one with a 300 wsm is just convenience for the range.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 01, 2011, 05:22:28 PM
Post by: yorketransport on October 01, 2011, 05:32:51 PM
If the magazine box stays with the rifle, it may not be cost effective to convert it to use a detachable mag.
Andrew
Post by: the509hunter on October 01, 2011, 10:07:19 PM
Post by: dscubame on October 01, 2011, 10:11:06 PM
Post by: the509hunter on October 01, 2011, 10:32:22 PM
Post by: yorketransport on October 02, 2011, 12:40:36 AM
Andrew
Post by: FALFire on October 02, 2011, 06:21:28 AM
Post by: yorketransport on October 02, 2011, 12:30:38 PM
http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/the-473/Wyatt%27s-Outdoor-Detachable-Magazine/Detail (http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/the-473/Wyatt%27s-Outdoor-Detachable-Magazine/Detail)
That's for the Rem 700.
Sharp Shooter Supply makes one which will work with any Savage, but you would need to either have your stock modified or buy a new stock.
http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/ (http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/)
The magazine frame is $150, a 5 round mag is $63, and inletting your stock will cost another $50.
Post by: Mookie on October 02, 2011, 02:07:41 PM
you could call and ask sharp shooters supply how long it will take, and it could take a LONG while this time of year. They list the service for inletting for $50, it might be a good time to get that Savage accurized, they do awesome work but it takes awhile.
If you have a synthetic stock you will have to get a wood or laminate.
Post by: jackelope on October 03, 2011, 05:24:29 PM
thanks york i will have to check it out and campmeat i know but as u may have ready up where i am at there is alot of bears all together and i just wanna be prepared lol :mgun2:
You mean like big herds of bears running around?
:yike:
Post by: Helix on October 06, 2011, 03:31:35 PM
The convenience of emptying the rifle with a detachable is great. I have both and detachable is darn nice. Then again I am in and out of the truck alot.
:yeah: When I got my Savage 116 300WM I had a choice between getting a detachable mag and no muzzle break or a muzzle break and a hinged floor plate or internal mag. No question I picked the detachable mag. when you constantly have to unload the rifle getting in the truck, which would you rather do: open the bolt drop the mag, Open the bolt and drop the floor plate then pick up all your rounds out of the dirt, or throw the bolt 3-4 times? door number one please. Ding ding ding. I'd trade that one in for a detachable mag model myself but that is without any sentiment attached to the thing. I can understand sentiment.