Just throwing this out to see what type of response I get. I've been pondering building a 35 caliber b-rod but every time I'm about to start sourcing parts I run into a brick wall, meaning there are no mags available!
Is anyone making 35 caliber M-rod mags
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I bet if you work closely enough with Darko he could make them. I worked with him on the .30 Mrod mag and Flex mags, it was an easy process. I just measured a .357 pellet, there is barely enough room in his Mrod .30 mag, length wise.....
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I was wondering if there is even enough plastic to make the 357 mag. How can I get in contact with Darko? I have an idea that if there was a magazine option there might be more interest in this type of build. Thanks Mackeral5.
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Based on the rough measurements I took yesterday, there is just enough room to make a .357 mag that will hold 5 pellets.... the Mrod magwell isn't long enough for much more than that. Plus, you really should think about pushing an Mrod bolt that hard anyway..some mods will be needed....not much is keeping that bolt from flying out the rear of the breech....
Darko is on both AGN and GTA, I normally PM him. Google CARM magazines for his website. I am a big fan of his mag design vs typical Mrod mags....
Darko is on both AGN and GTA, I normally PM him. Google CARM magazines for his website. I am a big fan of his mag design vs typical Mrod mags....
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mackeral5,
Chris and I are thinking of a .357 Mrod build but would be using the Russian side lever breech. I agree that one retaining screw on the stock bolt would be a weak link. Hopefully the Russian breech will be sturdy enough, at least the bolt wouldn’t come flying out with a failure. This rifle would be powered by a Cothran Powerhouse valve. What is your opinion of that breeches strength for this application?
Chris and I are thinking of a .357 Mrod build but would be using the Russian side lever breech. I agree that one retaining screw on the stock bolt would be a weak link. Hopefully the Russian breech will be sturdy enough, at least the bolt wouldn’t come flying out with a failure. This rifle would be powered by a Cothran Powerhouse valve. What is your opinion of that breeches strength for this application?
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Sounds like an interesting project, I look forward to seeing more. Unfortunately I don't have any direct knowledge of the side lever breeches. It would be really cool if the side lever breech was more robust than OEM, and had enough meat to allow for a longer magazine, such as a WAR magazine.. Then you could go with a bit longer/heavier .357 projectile.
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I agree about the magazine well being small for slugs but I think Chris just wants to shoot pellets. The pellet mags clear cover can be machined for clearance also. AirgunBuy.com is the manufacturer of that side lever breech, some pretty good pics of it on eBay. George is the guys name and he said he could make a probe and thimble in .357 for his .30 cal breech for me. Chris wants magazine capability before moving forward with the build. It will have the short RAI tube and drop block, JSAR externally adjustable regulator and a 580 cc CF bottle. Probably un shrouded barrel threaded 1/2x20 for a ldc. Use of a thimble will save on some machining.
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The breech sounds cool. As a matter of fact, that breech's availability is why I lost interest in my Flexes and traded them off. If an when I want to scratch that itch again I'll just do as y'all are doing and build a side lever Mrod..
I do find it interesting that the breech manufacturer specifies .25 and .30 are only compatible with mags they make. I wonder what the difference is? Is it the mags are the same thickness as .177 and .22? or some other issue? this is the statement about mags. "* .25 and .30 Caliber breeches can only support our magazines that are included."
CARM mags don't use the clear cover, they are a different design. You can find pics of the Mrod .30 mag by searching my posts for "darko .30 mrod mag" either here or GTA...
Sounds like you guys need to start the discussion with Darko....but only after getting clarification about the magazine disclaimer....
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I have one of hes side lever breeches on my .30 marauder the breech can only accommodate 177/22 marauder magazine thickness.
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I was afraid of that, thank you for confirming. That puts a bit of a damper on this project...
On another note, Darko makes his .30 mrod mags in both .177/22 and .25 thicknesses, just an FYI.
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