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Mag for remington 700

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  • 20-08-2012 1:35pm
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    wexfordman
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    Hi,

    My remiington 700 (243) is a top loader, which I find it very fiddly, difficult to load past 2 or 3 shots. Does anyone else have similar problems?

    Was thinking of sourcing a magazine for it instead, so if anyone knows where I can get one also would appreciate it (pref online)

    Regards,
    Eamon


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    Vegeta
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    Is it a BDL model?


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    wexfordman
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    Vegeta wrote: »
    Is it a BDL model?



    Hi, its a CDL


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    Vegeta
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    No experience with one myself or where to buy from but if you ring someone like PSE composites or Fergal White then they'd take care of you.

    If you google Remington 700 bottom metal you will see there is a lot of choice and varying price.


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    deerhunter1
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    wexfordman wrote: »
    Hi,

    My remiington 700 (243) is a top loader, which I find it very fiddly, difficult to load past 2 or 3 shots. Does anyone else have similar problems?

    Was thinking of sourcing a magazine for it instead, so if anyone knows where I can get one also would appreciate it (pref online)

    Regards,
    Eamon

    I stand to be corrected on this. I dont think a magazine on its own will suffice, you have to get the inserts as well. I think it would cost around 200.00euro


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    Cass
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    As said above you need to change the bottom metal using a conversion kit. You cannot simply buy a mag as the BDL/CDL bottom metal will not allow the use of a mag.

    See conversion kits here.
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    Comeraghshooter
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    wexfordman wrote: »
    Hi,

    My remiington 700 (243) is a top loader, which I find it very fiddly, difficult to load past 2 or 3 shots. Does anyone else have similar problems?

    Was thinking of sourcing a magazine for it instead, so if anyone knows where I can get one also would appreciate it (pref online)

    Regards,
    Eamon


    I know what you mean, i have Rem 700 too and im not to fond of the loading system.
    Here is an online option for you .......

    Buy this
    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-REMINGTON-700-DBM-TRIGGER-GUARD-FLOORPLATE-ACCEPTS-300-WM-AICS-MAGS-/120967990522?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item1c2a410cfa

    Then buy a mag of this site to suit your caliber
    http://www.sportingservices.co.uk/accessories.asp

    Now get a suitable gunsmith to inlet your stock & fit the mag housing for you.

    Wont be cheap - id guess the total cost would be around 300 euro.


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    wexfordman
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    Thanks for all the info gents! Looks like its gonna be a pricy alternative!

    Might be a bit early in the day to jump into it at that price, I might struggle on and see if I can just get used to the current top loading setup. A friend as a bdl (different cal though), and he finds exactly the same problem, fiddly, and difficult to load.

    Even aside from that, I much prefer a mag setup as opposed to the top loading, it seems easier and safer overall, my limited use of the top loading option just doesnt fit well with me!


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    Robotack
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    wexfordman wrote: »
    Thanks for all the info gents! Looks like its gonna be a pricy alternative!

    Might be a bit early in the day to jump into it at that price, I might struggle on and see if I can just get used to the current top loading setup. A friend as a bdl (different cal though), and he finds exactly the same problem, fiddly, and difficult to load.

    Even aside from that, I much prefer a mag setup as opposed to the top loading, it seems easier and safer overall, my limited use of the top loading option just doesnt fit well with me!


    I've actually grown to like my 700's loading system. I've found that with cold / wet hands, the absence of a separate magazine means one less thing to drop on the ground.

    Maybe practice with it for a while & see if your opinion changes.


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