Gjmash83 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I was wondering if at all possible you can remove the crimp on the magazine as I am doing home loads and can only fit 1 cartradge in it. If possible can some 1 let me know how to do it cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I had a look at removing the plug end so i could clean inside the mag tube then gave up. If you remove anything in the mag tube to fit more in it, I imagine it would become fac, you can allready fit 3 65mm carts in it making it a 4 shot. Just be carefull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I would guess you are home loading 3.5'' cartridges? If you can only fit 1 in the mag tube, then your gun is only chambered for 3'' cartridges........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 i would leave the crimp alone, you could end up in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjmash83 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yeah I am reloading 31\2" cartridges it's a 31\2" gun I was just going to take 5mm of the end of the plastic plunger inside the mag tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I would guess you are home loading 3.5'' cartridges? If you can only fit 1 in the mag tube, then your gun is only chambered for 3'' cartridges........... Not 100%sure but i think all bar the red flanagen and maybe the composite are 3&1/2 "chamber.mine the grey one is as is the cammo one and the black shaddow.And mine will fit 2 gambore 3&1/2 in the mag tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I dont know how the heck you are making those handloads but i shouldn't fire them. The SX3 is a three shot one in the chamber two in the mag. It is designed for 3 1/2" shells and will take two in the mag so your somehow making them too long (remember its 3 1/2" when fired out not when loaded) Remmington 3 1/2" are longer than Gamebore and can be too long once fired to fit through the ejection port. If you need a longer mag then apply for an FAC and a slot for an extra capacity auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjmash83 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yeah I can get 2 Remington nitro steel in the bottom but the home loads are longer than them. It is only about 3mm shy of getting 2 in the mag tube. I might give my gun smith a ring on Monday and ask him what he recommends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjmash83 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 The home load cases are 86mm before they are fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 they are too long and even if you alter the tube once fired they will stick in the ejection port. remington are 76mm unfired and gamebore 74mm those loads are too long and potentially dangerous. Have you roll crimped brand new cases or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjmash83 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Sorry they are 86 mm after they are fired the same as a Remington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Sorry they are 86 mm after they are fired the same as a Remington. but they are too darn long like i said before- its a cartridge issue! so fix the load dont alter the gun. Remmingtons will sometimes jamb in your port which is especially annoying if you miss with the first and two more skiens pass while your fiddling trying to free the stuck case with one ready to pop up on the lifter. I am not about to load my gun in the house to check but even unfired remmingtons will easy fit into an un doctored mag tube. If your hanloads wont fit and they tie up with the lengths (unfired) i have given you have something that dont belong stuck up you mag tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) .... Wrong post. Edited September 15, 2012 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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