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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Antlershed on October 25, 2018, 11:22:27 AM

Title: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: Antlershed on October 25, 2018, 11:22:27 AM: I have a Rem 700 .300wsm sitting in a Manners SL stock that is having feeding issues that I believe are being caused by the spring/follower. Are there any detachable magazine kits that don’t require modifying the stock and/or action that you would recommend?
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 25, 2018, 11:28:24 AM: I have used this on a couple of 700's. No mods were necessary and never had any function or feeding issues.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Kwik-Klip-Remington-Model-Clip-Conversion-Kit/741478.uts

Only thing I am not certain is whether they will work with the short magnums...
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 25, 2018, 11:34:18 AM: I think the hs bottom metals work in bdl inlet but not sure
Watch out for loss of oal though. Yu should be able to make it work with the floorplate. Maybe replace the box, spring, and follower with Wyatt’s?
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: b23 on October 25, 2018, 12:10:41 PM: I have four different rifles with HS Prec detachable mag setups in them and they all feed very well. I think, per HS Precision, they're supposed to be straight drop in setups with only light sanding possible on some stocks. Mine were all installed when the guns were built so I can't say for sure if they require anything more than light sanding. I'd give HS Prec. a call and see what they have to say. I just talked to them Monday and they've always been very helpful with any and all of my questions.

I know with the extended mag boxes you'll need to have a small little piece milled out to make them fit. You could probably do it with a Dremel but you'd want to have a pretty steady hand if you go that route.
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 25, 2018, 12:20:59 PM: HS are very nice but man does the OAL suck!
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: Stein on October 25, 2018, 12:22:55 PM: I have the Kwik on mine for about 5 years now. I was originally worried about the quality, but they have been flawless. The OAL is OK, I would prefer just a tad longer but they are perfectly acceptable and on par with other brands when I researched it.
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 25, 2018, 12:36:10 PM: Orias Chassis by Killer Innovations.........
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 25, 2018, 01:13:05 PM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on October 25, 2018, 12:20:59 PM
HS are very nice but man does the OAL suck!
And the price also really sucks. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: b23 on October 25, 2018, 01:27:47 PM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on October 25, 2018, 01:13:05 PM
Quote from: Karl Blanchard on October 25, 2018, 12:20:59 PM
HS are very nice but man does the OAL suck!
And the price also really sucks. :chuckle:

Yeah, and don't lose a magazine because replacements are $100. Don't ask how I know that. :rolleyes:

Any of the rifles I have them in, OAL isn't an issue. Anything I have with really long OAL's, either has an extended mag box or is a single shot.
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: yorketransport on October 25, 2018, 01:37:56 PM: Here you go. This should drop right in to a standard BDL inlet.
http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/remington-700-detachable-mag-bottom-metal-dbm/9403-remington-700-short-action-flush-mount-m5-dbm.html

They have a couple different styles, so just pick the one you like. For magazines you can use the Accurate Mags WSM magazine or I think there may be one or two other places making them as well.
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: Antlershed on October 25, 2018, 02:07:21 PM: Thanks for all the input guys.
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: BrandonWatts on October 26, 2018, 07:10:48 AM: Don’t think the kwik klip will accept a wsm case. I would look into Wyatt dbm. They are supposed to be drop in for a bdl inlet.
Title: Re: Rem 700 Detachable Mag Conversion?
Post by: Antlershed on October 30, 2018, 07:21:14 AM: A little update...all the ones I looked at said they will not be a straight drop-in. I started messing with the spring, and it can slide forward and backwards where it attaches to the hinged floorplate. I slid it all the way back towards the trigger guard, and now the rifle feeds just fine (it was only the last round coming out that would jam). Guess I saved myself some money for now. :DOH: