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Posted: 3/15/2005 4:00:50 PM EDT
| I bought a Beowulf a few months back along with a 7-round magazine. I've heard that standard .223 mags can be modified to work with the beowulf round. I've also seen a couple of beowulf's posted here that look like they have molded (30-round) mags loaded in them. Has anyone posted some basic instructions for modifying either aluminum or molded mags to work with the beowulf round? I've got a ton of molded mags laying around. Also, are there any dealers selling mags specific to the beowulf (beyond the 7-rounder, that is)? |
Watch the EE, they come up every once in a while. |
I actually tried loading some of them to see if they'd work. Two problems; older style Orlites have a support rib running across the middle of them that won't allow the magazine to seat properly in some AR receivers. You can either modify the receiver (which I'd rather not do) or modify the magazine's rib. But then there's problem two ... which is that when I tried loading some beowulf rounds, I found that the crown that holds the follower in place will flex just enough to allow the round to pop out of the magazine. A few of the magazines did hold the round in place, but I'd rather not take a chance on a mis-feed (or worse?) while firing. Anyways, thanks to all for the input ... it was very helpful. |
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One more vote to just try the USGI 30's. Mine hasn't paused a bit with them. I haven't modified them at all. I have been waiting on a malfunction, but haven't had one yet. Of course I have only run about 200 rds thru the USGI's, so maybe I need to shoot some more. Doc |
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