Howa AI AW will it work?

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Hi has anyone tried using an AW mag with a Howa ? Or what do any of the gunsmiths on here think about re cutting the magwell ? Which I know  is a really common and cheap thing to have done to a 700 in the states.

 

cheers s-b 

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[Charlts]

I run AICS mags on a couple of mine, there’s not quite as much milling needed as that. 

[baldie]

Its probably even easier on a howa, as the action is flat bottomed.

Always going to be a compromise though. An AW magazine runs best in conjunction with a double scalloped feed ramp. As a single scalloped feed ramp has already been cut as standard, you can't take any more out.

I have a simple solution, I have some of the American Rifle company magazines. These are central feed, but double stack. Best of both worlds.

[Charlts]

2 hours ago, baldie said:

Its probably even easier on a howa, as the action is flat bottomed.

Always going to be a compromise though. An AW magazine runs best in conjunction with a double scalloped feed ramp. As a single scalloped feed ramp has already been cut as standard, you can't take any more out.

I have a simple solution, I have some of the American Rifle company magazines. These are central feed, but double stack. Best of both worlds.

Are they shorter than regular AICS mags Dave?

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What would it cost to have the action machined baldie ?