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Bottom hinged plate - Redleg11B - 02-03-2023
Is Wayne York the only one making a hinged plate bottom metal for the Howa Minis? I'd prefer to give Hokey the business but really like the hinged plate.
Anybody used both? Don't really need the extra round capacity for hunting, but I like not having to cycle the action to unload. Still undecided, can be talked either way. The nice thing about the Howa is the 3 position safety to get around the "live" action while unloading.
Bottom hinged plate - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-03-2023
I'm working on releasing the second generation of my hinged floorplate bottom metal, after certain material shortages I redesigned it to use components that are available for now.
I expect the first batch to be in house next week. As a possible bonus the redesigned prototype I have holds 5 rounds this time but I may lower the capacity back to 4 to preserve feeding reliability and ease of loading.
Bottom hinged plate - Redleg11B - 02-03-2023
Put me on the list then. Looking at your site I only saw the blind mag and the CZ conversion.
Bottom hinged plate - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-03-2023
I am waiting for the finished parts to come back from anodizing so I can add pictures. I only have enough parts to build 10 right now, I am waiting on other material to arrive to finish up the batch.
I will notify you once they are ready to go.
Bottom hinged plate - Stinky Coyote - 02-03-2023
I see the blind bottom out of stock Hokey, is that one coming back shortly as well?
Bottom hinged plate - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-03-2023
Stinky Coyote Wrote:I see the blind bottom out of stock Hokey, is that one coming back shortly as well?
Yes, it's coming as soon as I can get to them.
Making parts is actually a side job, I still work full time and after work I make my parts if time allows.
Bottom hinged plate - VAN77 - 02-03-2023
Stinky Coyote Wrote:I see the blind bottom out of stock Hokey, is that one coming back shortly as well?
I bought his blind bottom metal for my mini action and it is top notch. The fit and finish is superb and a great improvement over the craptastic plastic.
Bottom hinged plate - Stinky Coyote - 02-03-2023
VAN77 Wrote:I bought his blind bottom metal for my mini action and it is top notch. The fit and finish is superb and a great improvement over the craptastic plastic.
I sure like the cz kit also. Good to know, appears I'm going to be a collector of Hokey's bottom kits lol, be like what color underwear to wear today sort of thing with this rifle.
Bottom hinged plate - Redleg11B - 02-03-2023
HokeyPokeyKid Wrote:I will notify you once they are ready to go.Much appreciated.
Bottom hinged plate - tdbru - 02-05-2023
I was lucky enough to get the first production run of Oberndorf style hinged bottom metal for both minis I have (7.62x39 and 6.5 Grendel) and I have been pleased with their fit, function, and appearance since installation. HokeyPokeyKid does first class work. I'd highly recommend those bottom metals. I suspect HPK is as frustrated as we are at the material shortages that limit the amount and frequency of parts he can offer/sell.
-tdbru
Bottom hinged plate - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-05-2023
tdbru Wrote:I was lucky enough to get the first production run of Oberndorf style hinged bottom metal for both minis I have (7.62x39 and 6.5 Grendel) and I have been pleased with their fit, function, and appearance since installation. HokeyPokeyKid does first class work. I'd highly recommend those bottom metals. I suspect HPK is as frustrated as we are at the material shortages that limit the amount and frequency of parts he can offer/sell.
-tdbru
The frustration is real. It's crazy to think how the supply of certain components dried up and 2 years later they are just trickling back in.
Bottom hinged plate - Clays390 - 02-07-2023
New member here, about halfway through my 6.5 lightweight build. Just dropped he barreled action into a Stockys carbonfiber blem. HPK, put me down for one of the hinged floor plate models when available.
Bottom hinged plate - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-08-2023
I'm going to put a couple in my online store later today, I only have enough components to build 10 right now.
The design was changed to make use of available components and to make manufacturing easier.
I have a shipment of springs and pins on the way that I'm waiting for so I can get more up ASAP.
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Bottom hinged plate - UsAndThm - 02-08-2023
What is the difference between in the 6.5 vs 223? I have both calibers. Can one floorplate be used with both calibers?
Thanks
Bottom hinged plate - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-08-2023
The internal magazine and follower are different between the two, so you need one for each caliber or you would need at minimum 2 extra parts to swap the hardware between them.
Bottom hinged plate - Redleg11B - 02-08-2023
Ordered and was updated as shipped about an hour later. Thanks HPK.
Bottom hinged plate - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-08-2023
Redleg11B Wrote:Ordered and was updated as shipped about an hour later. Thanks HPK.
I despise slow shipping so I do my best to be on top of it.
Bottom hinged plate - Stinky Coyote - 02-08-2023
I grabbed that last one. Better be good lol. What's this one weigh?
Bottom hinged plate - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-08-2023
The entire assembly is 3.2 oz total, and I added the last 2 I had enough parts for into the store.
Bottom hinged plate - UsAndThm - 02-09-2023
Thanks for the info. I just decided to get one of each. I've heard nothing but good things about them and they'll both get used.