Try never putting more than 2-3 rounds in the mag.
TIKKA T3 .223 Magazine Worn Out after less 200 rounds
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Try never putting more than 2-3 rounds in the mag.
Good afternoon Gents,
3.5 months since I initiated the request, plus interim e-mails to GMK, for a metal-lipped 6-round T3 Magazine for my .223, I now have one being shipped to Wilsons & Wilsons at Ramsgate. Received the confirmation e-mail from GMK this morning.
It's arriving in the nick of time, because the fifth replacement T3 plastic magazine is now starting to misfeed, costing me follow-up shots on a second fox cub; has happened twice now.
So will make an initial report with photos on the Metal-lipped T3 magazine as soon as I acquire it.
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Hello JTO,
In the Spring/summer months a vixen with playful cubs can be spotted in a group, one reason I required a 6-round capacity magazine.
For maximum results the Vixen is the first to be culled, then while the cubs are in disarray/bewilderment I have managed to dispatch 4 of the 5 cubs. The suggestion that I only put 2 - 3 rounds of ammo in these magazines would not serve my particular requirements! If Tikka designed the T3 magazine to hold 6 rounds then it should function with 6 rounds, I should not have to address or adapt to its failings, especially as they cost around £55 a piece! Stating that these plastic T3 magazines were "not fit for purpose" to GMK has resulted in a free replacement of a metal-lipped one, which I hope addresses the premature wear of the plastic lips - time will tell?
Regards
Roy
3.5 months since I initiated the request, plus interim e-mails to GMK, for a metal-lipped 6-round T3 Magazine for my .223, I now have one being shipped to Wilsons & Wilsons at Ramsgate. Received the confirmation e-mail from GMK this morning.
It's arriving in the nick of time, because the fifth replacement T3 plastic magazine is now starting to misfeed, costing me follow-up shots on a second fox cub; has happened twice now.
So will make an initial report with photos on the Metal-lipped T3 magazine as soon as I acquire it.
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Hello JTO,
In the Spring/summer months a vixen with playful cubs can be spotted in a group, one reason I required a 6-round capacity magazine.
For maximum results the Vixen is the first to be culled, then while the cubs are in disarray/bewilderment I have managed to dispatch 4 of the 5 cubs. The suggestion that I only put 2 - 3 rounds of ammo in these magazines would not serve my particular requirements! If Tikka designed the T3 magazine to hold 6 rounds then it should function with 6 rounds, I should not have to address or adapt to its failings, especially as they cost around £55 a piece! Stating that these plastic T3 magazines were "not fit for purpose" to GMK has resulted in a free replacement of a metal-lipped one, which I hope addresses the premature wear of the plastic lips - time will tell?
Regards
Roy
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Afternoon Gents,
Collected my free, complementary modified T3 .223 magazine from GMK, at Wilson & Wilson RFD, Ramsgate, this morning.
1st picture, top view:- The metal insert is made from one piece, which has been cut and bent to go inside the existing plastic case, the front section of the guide rails have been cut back. For Reloaders there is an extra 0.020" (20thou) of OAL @ 2.320".
2nd picture:- the bolt pick-up is now more robust as can be seen, in that the modified mag has lifted the cartridge head higher, with some of the primer showing.
3rd picture:- front view showing the cut back guide rails. (Click photo to see full size)
Phoning GMK this morning inquiring about price of modified T3/T3X magazines, they've given me a ballpark figure of £75 plus or minus whatever the RFD dealer mark-up may be. Also GMK have a range of these metal modified T3 magazines in stock to suite most T3/T3X calibres.
I would urge anyone finding themselves in a similar position to myself within the warranty period to claim a replacement metal magazine under warranty - free of charge.
Best regards
RoyR
PS. 7 days later. After a weeks usage I can report the Modified, metal lipped magazine has been a joy to use. The cartridge glides very smoothly into the breech, gone is that drag factor caused by the cartridge head as it shaved the soft plastic guide rails. Think this bodes well for prolonged usage.
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