Removing the Stagger feed magazine from the receiver ?

clambdin · 10-13-2009, 09:24 AM

Getting ready to bed one of these and I was wondering if anyone has a secret for removing the mag from the receiver ? Thanks !

BillPa · 10-13-2009, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by clambdin

Getting ready to bed one of these and I was wondering if anyone has a secret for removing the mag from the receiver ? Thanks !

Barring having a fancy tool, clamp the action in a vise, place a a block of wood with about a 1/4" of clearance between the recoil lug and mag. Place a pry bar (screwdriver) between the block, pry away from the mag and it will pop out.

As far as reinstalling it, 4th post down...http://savageshooters.com/SavageForu...c,25517.0.html

Bill

dcloco · 10-13-2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by clambdin

Getting ready to bed one of these and I was wondering if anyone has a secret for removing the mag from the receiver ? Thanks !

Leave it attached....no need to remove it.

I use car wax as the release agent with Devcon/Marine Tex....works rather well!!!

**Charleslv** · 10-13-2009, 05:40 PM

The only problem with pry bar method is it can bend the magazine out of shape. I have done this alot and plan on putting a little video together for it but All I do is put the barreled action in a barrel vise mag box up. while holding the magazine box and pulling up I rap the end with a rubber mallet. The action end and not the barrel facing side. Try a light rap and slowly increase. You will be amazed at how easy it is to remove.