Remy 700 "Blind" magazine conversion

deepcore · June 13, 2011, 08:12 PM

Hi
How much work is it to convert a Remy 700 short action from a blind (I believe that's the term for the version without a hinged floor plate) magazine to take a Wyatt detachable magazine system?
Thanks

Scorch · June 14, 2011, 12:51 AM

For a knowledgeable smith that has the proper tools, it's no big deal (about 1.5-2 hrs of shop time). For a hobbyist that has a hand-held drill, a couple of screwdrivers, and a file, it's going to be very challenging.

roklok · June 16, 2011, 07:48 PM

I am not familiar with the magazine systen you are talking about, but back when I was a green 18 year old kid I converted a wood stocked ADL to BDL floorplate configuration. Even with my inexperience, it turned out great. I just took my time and removed the wood that needed to be removed.

James K · June 16, 2011, 08:57 PM

I have several ADLs and bought them because I like the looks of the rifle without the big floorplate. It is a bit harder to unload unfired rounds, but not a big deal.

Jim

thekyrifleman · June 17, 2011, 03:25 PM

I converted a Rem 700 Ti in 7-08 that was factory "blind"...bought a McMillan stock, bottom metal from Brownell's and bolted all together. Works great!!

June 13, 2011, 08:12 PM	#1
deepcore Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2010 Posts: 364	Remy 700 "Blind" magazine conversion Hi How much work is it to convert a Remy 700 short action from a blind (I believe that's the term for the version without a hinged floor plate) magazine to take a Wyatt detachable magazine system? Thanks

June 14, 2011, 12:51 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	For a knowledgeable smith that has the proper tools, it's no big deal (about 1.5-2 hrs of shop time). For a hobbyist that has a hand-held drill, a couple of screwdrivers, and a file, it's going to be very challenging. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 16, 2011, 07:48 PM	#3
roklok Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: Fort Yukon, Alaska Posts: 735	I am not familiar with the magazine systen you are talking about, but back when I was a green 18 year old kid I converted a wood stocked ADL to BDL floorplate configuration. Even with my inexperience, it turned out great. I just took my time and removed the wood that needed to be removed.

June 16, 2011, 08:57 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I have several ADLs and bought them because I like the looks of the rifle without the big floorplate. It is a bit harder to unload unfired rounds, but not a big deal. Jim

June 17, 2011, 03:25 PM	#5
thekyrifleman Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Northern Ky Posts: 254	I converted a Rem 700 Ti in 7-08 that was factory "blind"...bought a McMillan stock, bottom metal from Brownell's and bolted all together. Works great!!