P mag conversion for Howa

[simong]

Good evening Peeps,

This might be a silly question but, does anybody know if there is such a thing as a Pmag compatible floor plate that will fit a Howa ( 308)?
Reason is that every so often the Howa mag will drop slightly and not allow the next round to be picked up by the bolt.

Thanks in advance,

Best
The Greek

[Sim G]

All depending on the stock, you might be able to fit an AICS bottom metal and get the height right for reliable feeding. But P mags, would require something akin to the mag system of the Mossberg MVP or Ruger American. Don’t think there’s an aftermarket part to be able to do this.

[Graham M]

Why is the mag dropping in the first place???
I have a Howa .308 and it feeds flawlessly, but then again it doesn't actually have a removable magazine, just a built in mag with a floorplate underneath which opens up to unload everything. I did buy a plastic conversion a few years ago https://riflemags.co.uk/ati-magazine-fl ... rt-action/ but thought it a bit naff so took it off after a couple of uses.
There is this one https://riflemags.co.uk/wr-aics-drop-in ... rt-action/
And the mag https://riflemags.co.uk/mdt-308-7-62mm- ... -magazine/

[simong]

Morning Peeps,
Thanks for the replies, the rifle has a GRS Laminate stock, I had 2 mags with the conversion from floor plate and have always had issues with 1 mag but the second one now has started dropping slightly every so often.
I only use the Howa for target shooting so have persevered with it, and only thought about P mags as I have 2 for my RPR 6.5.

Best the Greek

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Howa 308 GRS stock
Uberti 1873 45 LC
Ruger Precision 6.5

[knewmans]

When I bought my Howa it had been fitted with AICS bottom metal. I think it was by roedale although it has no markings.

https://webshop.roedale.de/gx2/product_ ... hort-.html

I switched from the original Howa stock to a GRS with no modification necessary. Also changed the trigger without problem.

I don't know if the action needed modification by the previous owner.