Model 110 LA .223 in ORYX chassis.

**NF1E** · 12-11-2023, 08:59 PM

I recently posted about a 110 long action .223 I installed in an ORYX chassis. Have been single loading and could not find a LA mag for the .223. Dave suggested trying a larger caliber mag and making a conversion. Well, managed to find a steel 30-06 AICS mag and fitted it to my rifle by nipping 5/8" off the rear of the feed lips so it would lock into the ORYX with a double feed 110 receiver without reworking the receiver. Works great after reshaping and polishing the feed lips. Bubba strikes again, but at least it works and I can load more in the mag should I desire. Whatta Hobby!

**Dave Hoback** · 12-11-2023, 10:42 PM

Fan-flippin’-tastict brother! Great work. Don’t ya just love when simplicity works as well as hoped for?

NF.. that’s a sharp looking rig my friend. And sure can’t argue with that target.. nice precision.

**Mark611** · 12-12-2023, 02:10 AM

Agreed! very nice and very good shooting!

**NF1E** · 12-12-2023, 06:26 AM

Sort of finishing up this project. The old Leupold 6.5 - 20 target dot had been on the rifle for 3 decades and was on it when I shot that 10-X. As part of the chassis upgrade I added a Night Force Competition 15 - 55 - 52mm scope. Rifle already had a Jard 7oz trigger. Looking forward to getting out on my range for sure. Next project is a 110 .308 that will be set up the same way. Was initially set us as twins with same scopes. Whatta Hobby!

**NF1E** · 12-12-2023, 08:07 AM

Photo of the pair of Savages .223 and .308 as they were for decades. Never knew retardedment could be so much darn fun. I have a pair of Winchester model 70s in .223 and .308 from the same era that will stay as they are. Whatta Hobby!

**NF1E** · 12-13-2023, 01:36 PM

2 rnd sight in worked great after in the house laser boresight. First shot was 4 moa high and 4 moa left. Scope adjustment put the second shot within 1/4" of aim point. Dang I like these Night Force scopes.
Not down to 1/4 moa yet, but getting close. Just under 1/2 moa today. Sure getting excited to get her to the magical 1/4. Rifle and ammo are fine, it's the trigger monkey's built in wobble factor that is the problem. Temp 35 with a very slight breeze. Scope with 1/8 moa clicks sure helps place things better than the 1/4. Whatta Hobby!