Spare and extended magazines for common stalking and rimfire rifles — Tikka T3 and T3x, CZ 452, 453, 455, 457 and 513, Browning AB3, Howa Mini Action and others.
Getting the right one
Rifle magazines are specific to both the action and the calibre group, and the two are easy to confuse. A Tikka T3 magazine for .308, .243 and 7mm-08 will not take a long-action calibre; the extended five-round long-action version is a separate part. On the CZ rimfires, a .22LR magazine and a .22 WMR / .17 HMR magazine look similar and are not interchangeable — the rim thickness and body length differ.
Check three things before ordering: the exact model designation on the rifle (T3 and T3x are not always the same part), the calibre, and the capacity you actually want.
Why carry a spare
Magazine feed lips are the most common point of failure on a bolt rifle, and a bent lip from a dropped magazine will cause misfeeds you will spend a morning misdiagnosing as an ammunition problem. A spare in the pack costs little and saves the day. It is also simply faster on a cull — a loaded second magazine beats thumbing rounds in with cold hands.
Capacity and the law
Magazine capacity is not itself restricted in Great Britain for bolt-action rifles, but what you may possess is governed by the rifle and the conditions on your certificate. If in doubt, check with your firearms enquiry officer.
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