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Rem 700 223 magazine length?

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22 October 2001, 00:46
<MontanaMarine>
Rem 700 223 magazine length?
Can anyone tell me the max cartridge length that will fit a Remington 700 Magazine for the .223 cartridge? I'm wondering if a fast twist barreled .223 could be magazine loaded with 80 gr SMK loaded to a COL of 2.55". Thanks, MM
22 October 2001, 04:38
Jay, Idaho
The 700s in .222/.223 usually have a filler box in the magazine. If that is removed you can put longer cartridges in the magazine.
22 October 2001, 05:25
rembo
Like Jay says, remove the block in the rear and you have 2.80 inches.Without going downstairs and measuring I'll guess the block is at least a quarter inch.With the block removed your follower will have lots of slop fore and aft but it should work.The block is not welded in so it's a simple matter to remove and reinstall it if it doesn't work.
23 October 2001, 07:21
<daveinmt>
quote:
Originally posted by MontanaMarine:
Can anyone tell me the max cartridge length that will fit a Remington 700 Magazine for the .223 cartridge? I'm wondering if a fast twist barreled .223 could be magazine loaded with 80 gr SMK loaded to a COL of 2.55". Thanks, MM

Coincidently, I measured the block in a 223 M700 ADL the other day, and while I do not have my notes handy, I am pretty sure it was 0.45 inches.