Help Please - Sako 75 Deluxe Hinged Floorplate - photo please...

[freid]

Just in the process of swapping out a detachable box magazine for a hinged floorplate, and wondered if anyone with hinged floorplate model (deluxe) might be able to share a couple of photos of the internal action / how the magazine box retainer is fitted. I think it's just a case of punching out a pin that holds the existing magazine release catch in place and replacing it with the magazine box retainer, but wouldn't mind seeing a photo before I do anything.

Many thanks!

 

[jon2]

I’m pretty certain you will need the bottom metal assembly for the deluxe complete with floor plate. Unless I’m misunderstanding your post which I might well be.

 

[freid]

Yes - I’ve got the bottom metal already - looking to swap over. The existing magazine release catch needs to be replaced with a box magazine retainer. I’ve got all the correct parts, just need to see how a certain bit goes together.

 

[andyk]

I think you’re right. I have a floor plate for my mag fed 75 and did use it for a bit (mag is back, for now, so can’t offer a photo).

I recall the release catch is removed and you pin in that retainer. I think I found it a bit tight and that removing the trigger unit, and then installing it with the box in place, was the easiest way to do it.

I might go back to it now you mention it…

 

[freid]

I think I just need to punch out the pin holding the existing mag release, but just want to double check.

 

[freid]

I think you’re right. I have a floor plate for my mag fed 75 and did use it for a bit (mag is back, for now, so can’t offer a photo).

I recall the release catch is removed and you pin in that retainer. I think I found it a bit tight and that removing the trigger unit, and then installing it with the box in place, was the easiest way to do it.

I might go back to it now you mention it…

Thank you that makes sense.

Am I right in the pic above?!

 

[andyk]

Looks right to me

 

[andyk]

I plan to put mine back but was going to have it cerakoted to match the stainless first.

 

[freid]

Thanks Andy.

Yes I plan to get the whole action barrel and Floorplate cerakoted, just want to check it all goes together and works well before I do so.

Much prefer Floorplate to detachable magazines.

 

[finbar]

What caliber is your rifle a could do with a spare mag for my 65.55

 

[freid]

Its .270 so same action length, but I’ll be keeping the detachable mag and bottom metal I’m afraid.

 

[finbar]

Thanks mate just a stab in the dark

 

[Gameking]

Thanks mate just a stab in the dark

Riflemags have them but, as with most mags, they not cheap ! but come highly recommended.

Sako 75 5 round .30-06 .270 6.5x55 magazine (Action IV)

Online shop for rifle magazines and accessories based in Nottingham, UK.

riflemags.co.uk

 

[finbar]

Cheers mate a might hang on a bit

 

[Wapinschaw]

Here you are, I hope this helps. Drop a note if you need more.

 

[Wapinschaw]

Something else to flag up. Depending on which stock you are using, you may have a problem opening the floor plate. This is because a little tongue of the floor plate pivots upwards as the plate swings down:



I have fitted my action into a GRS Hunter Light laminate, the tongue was fouling on the stock and preventing the plate from opening. There was a slight witness mark on the stock where the tongue had been in contact. I assume this is because the stock is designed with the box magazine in mind. The solution was to mill a 10mm x 5mm scallop into the stock which the tongue pivots into, allowing the plate to open.

 

[freid]

Thank you @Wapinschaw - really helpful photos. I'll take a look at my stock (Mcmillan) and see whether it might need a bit of dremelling.

 

[andyk]

@freid hooefully it won’t, I’ve used a floorplate in conjunction with my McMillan and haven’t had a problem.

 

[freid]

Thanks Andy - that's helpful to know!

 

[freid]

Finally got round to replacing the bottom metal. Very straight forward and managed to do so without having to remove the trigger unit. Feeds flawlessly but as @Wapinschaw thought, the stock needs to be modified slightly to accommodate the lip of the floorplate.

Sadly I don’t have access to milling machine, but am also reluctant to attack it with a dremel by hand. Any other suggestions?!