ChrisF Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I have been thinking about how a Sako 75 would work with AW 10rd mags , wether or not it would be a viable conversion or not . Any one have both a AW & Sako 75/85 mag to see how much the differ , and if it is close enough to being able to work . Later Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Not sure the conversion would be viable Chris due to the double ramp of the AW as opposed to the single ramp of the Sako. Maybe AICS would work, ive a couple of 75's here I can look at.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Chris, Here are someone that knows perhaps. Not been able to test this by myself so far http://www.shooting.com.au/forum/index.php?/topic/15063-accuracy-international-aw-magazine/ Cheers Tomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 The reason , I was asking is both the Sako & the AW are double stack & double feed mags , even my Badger 2008 has one feed ramp , but its wide enough to use both AICS & AW mags etc . Some one needs to make a alloy bottom metal for the Sako 75/85 to use the AW mag , or Sako needs to make cheaper longer mags ? Which do you think is most likely to happen , Sako/Beretta lower mag prices OR some one make a reasonable bottom metal ? YEAP , I am not betting on Sako/Beretta . Later Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Good Luck Chris.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Looked at an AI AICS mag last night under a 22-250 Sako 75 im re-working. The AI mag fits into the 75 mag inlet perfectly. The addition of a small retention depression in the AI mag would enable the mag to be held. Pity I havent an AW mag lying around to try.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Any news? Pics ore something for this project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthenailer Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 I have just finished converting some AI AW mags to fit a 75, Will take some pics and put them up. Kind regards Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangbangman Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks, Bob. A "how to" would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthenailer Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Away at work at the min but will post some pics when home. Its quite self explanatory from the pics. I replicated the "locking Tab" for want of a better word from the Sako mag and tack welded it to the front of the AI mag. (A spot welder would be better but I do not have one)and then messed about with the feed lips until it fed reliably. I must confess that a mate of mine finished fettling the lips as I just didn't have the time and no longer had a 75 to keep trying the mags on. Once one was working it was easy to copy the angle of the lips onto a second. It could do with a little more fettling I think as its a little stiff in ejecting the mag from the action but that's me being very critical, In all honesty its better a little stiff than sloppy. King regards Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthenailer Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Please see the pics below, this was just a working progress really. If a spot welder was used it would make a much more tidy job. But it all works 100%. Kind regards Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthenailer Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Missed one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthenailer Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Missed again! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangbangman Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks. I think I'll have to give that a go. Don't suppose you do commissions?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boryx Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Looks great.... That could be an solution. But...... Mine is in caliber 6.5x55 (action IV), and far as i know the AW 10shot magazine is only in "short action"? I'll try to extend an original magazine together with my gunsmith-friend. If it works i'll post som pictures. //Boryx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashcroft Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Definitely going to give this a go this year. Love the Sako action and the only thing missing that stops its use in comps with courses of fire of 10ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashcroft Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Anyome else done this ?? Spent some time trying to make the locking tab whilst laughing at how bad my skills are but but good if it works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthenailer Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 The 2 x Mags I originally converted are still going strong. No issues at all. Mine could have looked better if I had a spot welder, but a buzz with the Mig Welder and a quick clean up served the purpose. Good to hear that you are having a go at something that “apparently” can’t be done 😁 Kind regards, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furyan Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Where can this mag be bought from like to get one for my 75 mk3 - 6.5x47L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashcroft Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 You csnt6buy them buddy that's the problem. Bobthenailer inspired me to give it a go and make one using an AW mag. Got the tab made just needs a buddy's help welding it on them fettle the feed lips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furyan Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Ah ok sorry didnt realise ,Ill have to find a AW mag and try that Thank you Quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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