Modify Rem700 from floorplate to DBM..?

wacombs · February 2, 2009, 11:05 PM

I have a Remington 700 of unknown vintage (got it second-hand), and I believe it is a BDL because it had the sights installed when I got it.

It's the hinged-floorplate version, though, and I'd like to know if there's a way for me to modify it to a detachable box magazine style.

If any ideas please let me know. It'd make a fun project. Thanks in advance.

FALPhil · February 2, 2009, 11:31 PM

All it takes is money.

If your rifle is a long action, the most economical conversion is the Kwik Klip. It is pretty reliable and basically a drop in. Remington makes DBMs for both short and long actions. Several other companies make DBM conversions.

If there is a particular magazine you wish to use, you may need to invest in some tooling so you can create your own bottom metal.

Welcome to TFL.

wacombs · February 3, 2009, 12:10 AM

Awesome. Hits the nail on the head.

lol, I guess that's the end of that. Thanks!

February 2, 2009, 11:05 PM	#1
wacombs Member Join Date: May 31, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 15	Modify Rem700 from floorplate to DBM..? I have a Remington 700 of unknown vintage (got it second-hand), and I believe it is a BDL because it had the sights installed when I got it. It's the hinged-floorplate version, though, and I'd like to know if there's a way for me to modify it to a detachable box magazine style. If any ideas please let me know. It'd make a fun project. Thanks in advance.

February 2, 2009, 11:31 PM	#2
FALPhil Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2007 Location: Racoon City Posts: 934	All it takes is money. If your rifle is a long action, the most economical conversion is the Kwik Klip. It is pretty reliable and basically a drop in. Remington makes DBMs for both short and long actions. Several other companies make DBM conversions. If there is a particular magazine you wish to use, you may need to invest in some tooling so you can create your own bottom metal. Welcome to TFL.

February 3, 2009, 12:10 AM	#3
wacombs Member Join Date: May 31, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 15	Awesome. Hits the nail on the head. lol, I guess that's the end of that. Thanks!