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Magazine capacity

Discussion in 'Sako Long/Magnum Actions' started by mumrik79, Jul 15, 2022.

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    My AV in 338 win mag only takes 3 rounds in the magazine. Well, i can cram in 4 but then you cant close the bolt..
    Manual says 4+1 in chamber.


    I dont see why it only takes 3 though, i dont think there is any stock shrinkage making the distance between action and floorplate to small for 4..

    So question, does the AV action in 338 win mag only take 3 rounds in its mag, despite what manual says?
     
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    I've never run across an L61R (or successor AIII or AV) in a magnum caliber which wouldn't accept four rounds down. Is it possible that someone replaced the magazine follower or spring with non-factory replacements?

    Many AV's came with a black synthetic magazine follower. Perhaps someone didn't like this and substituted a metal one which takes up more space.
     
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    Interesting! I have never heard about a synthetic magazine follower. It does have a metal one though, so that might be the answer then.
     
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    IV-Safari has been made with special bottom metal and then more room.
     
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