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If one needs a virtually free custom bullet guide it can be done from a piece of 3/4" steel pipe, ideally a cro-moly
that one can heat treat well.
Cut a slot from the pipe.
Drill the section with a recess and tap the action for a small screw.
Create a taper / ramp for the bullet to perperly feed.
Heat treat and squelching in water.
dry and oil or simply treat for corrosion. Not needed in case or Stainless steel.
Troque down with read locktite.
Make sure the bolt opens and closes w/o the lugs touching the guide.
using a dremel / stone pulish make sure there are no burrss from the guide or screw.
V shape screws including allen are great as they will be recessed below the guide.
Test for funciton and enjoy after market and US made magazines.
that one can heat treat well.
Cut a slot from the pipe.
Drill the section with a recess and tap the action for a small screw.
Create a taper / ramp for the bullet to perperly feed.
Heat treat and squelching in water.
dry and oil or simply treat for corrosion. Not needed in case or Stainless steel.
Troque down with read locktite.
Make sure the bolt opens and closes w/o the lugs touching the guide.
using a dremel / stone pulish make sure there are no burrss from the guide or screw.
V shape screws including allen are great as they will be recessed below the guide.
Test for funciton and enjoy after market and US made magazines.