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L46?...Help?!

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dennislabare

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Greetings, my first post....

Recently, I bought an L46 in .222, one with the 1-16 twist, and about which I learned a great deal from stonecreek and others regarding bullet stability/choice, etc. Thanks!

While procuring the rifle, a friend spotted a clip for sale on GB that he swore would fit my rifle and urged me to buy it. $55 delivered! However, when I get it, and while it sure looked exactly like what was in the gun, it would go in the clip cavity but it was just too tight. I had to pry it out. I did not put calipers or anything on it to see how it differed from the one in the gun (I don't have any), but clearly there is something funny. Is anyone familar with this matter? Is there another rifle that this clip will fit that's so very similar to the L46 but just different enough that this could happen?

Thanks to one and all of the many knowledgeable folks here for your thoughts.

Best,

Dennis
 
Hi Dennis and welcome -

As you may know L46 clips were produced both factory and aftermarket. Aftermarket usually won't have the caliber stamped on the bottom in like script. A few other differences, but that's the quickest identifier.

Factory clips are remarkably stout - designed to last a lifetime or two. That said, all the aftermarket clips I've used or examined seem pretty sturdy too, but maybe not quite as heavy a gauge sheetmetal.

I believe it's the correct clip from your description. While shorter and longer clips than the standard 222 were made during the life of the L46, I don't think that's what you have. The shorter version were around 1 7/8" L, and the longer 222 Mag clips wouldn't come close to fitting in the well...

My guess is that your clip has either been tweaked slightly, or was just manufactured slightly out of spec. I imagine it's going to take some very careful comparison to a correct fitting clip to identify just what the problem is. Doesn't sound like it's in the latch arraingement ?

Best luck, Dick
 
Dick:

Thanks for your reply. This particular clip does have the caliber stamped on the bottom. Presently, I'm keen on seeing if something can be done so it becomes useful to me. I'll be having someone look it over to see.

Thanks again,

Dennis
 
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