Guys-

What is the magazine capacity of the 1999 (long action, magnum boltface if it matters) for the standard belted magnums, i.e. the likes of the 7mm RM, 300 WM, and 338 WM?

I don't recall seeing this specified on the website or on threads here.

Thanks in advance!!

BB

three in the box...one down the pipe...the same in ultramag

Rod,

Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I truly appreciate it. Just spoke with one of the guys over there at MRC today, and he was not sure about this. Actually, he told me it was 4 down...

One other question if I may. About the 1999 extractor, is it identical to the M-70 Classic? How is made, milled or MIM'ed? I am getting ready to order an action and just wondering if there may be a need, or opportunity, to "upgrade" this item with one of Wisner's new fully machined extractors for the M-70 Classic.

Thanks Again!!

BB

BlackBart,
I apologize for the guys not knowing. We have 3 new salesmen and they are still learning. They should have asked the question though. Rod gave you the absolute right answer on this one. As to the extractor, it is not interchangeable with the Winchester.

Dan,

Thanks!

Regarding your extractor, so how is it being manufactured? Are you casting, sintering, or machining from stock?

Thanks again!

The M1999 extractor is MIM'd, short for metal injection molding. The process produces a finer grain structure than powdered metal sintering, but it's a similar technology. The alloy is 17-4PH Stainless, aged to the optimum cross between hardness and toughness.

Thanks again for the info Rod!

Rod,
Thanks for your input, it is always greatly appreciated.

Here is some more information I found on the internet on the process: The metal injection molding (MIM) process is well suited for the production of relatively small complex shaped metal components with high strength requirements. The process combines the shape making capability of plastic injection molding with the material flexibility of powder metallurgy.
The metal injection molding (MIM) process can yield significant cost savings over the following competing industries: CNC machining, precision machining, investment casting, precision casting, screw machine, traditional powdered metal, and press and sinter components.

Complex Shapes: MIM process can produce more complex parts than either investment casting or traditional press and sinter techniques.

High Density: MIM parts produced will have density levels between 97.5-99.5%. These levels typically exceed traditional press and sinter techniques, and are comparable to investment casting.

High Performance: The tensile strengths, elongations and hardness are superior to traditional press and sinter techniques, and comparable to investment casting or machine components.

Tight Tolerances: Dimensions of MIM parts produced can be held to +/- .001" per inch in length.

Low Cost: The cost savings can be realized by eliminating machining operations, secondary coining operations or surface impregnation.

[ 05-18-2003, 19:51: Message edited by: Dan@Montana Rifle Co ]

I forgot to say that after they are mim'd we send them to a local machinist to machine the extractor face, then they are sent out for the proper heat treating.