Are dbm magazines preferable for multi cartridge rifles over bdl?

[Wilderness Blacktail]

Im doing lots of reading and evaluating of different options for a rifle project that will eventually become a switch barrel.

I much prefer a bdl style bottom metal for carrying rifles in hand as they just fit better with the barrel lengths/balance points I prefer.

However this rifle if changeable bolt head may be asked to run multiple case size/types, ie a 6.5CM and 270wsm

Or maybe its 284win, 25-06, and 257wby.

Knowing that certain actions are somewhat troubled with feeding 284s, short mags and such. Would it be preferable to go with a flush fit aics style bottommetal and magazines instead?

My thinking is perhaps this is easier as then its a magazine per case type that likely feeds fine already?
versus a few mag boxes and followers where each box feed lips need to be tweaked n tried until they feed correctly.
That seems daunting.

Ive read a few times some folks wish they hadnt gone the extended wyatts setup because of this task.

Help me get my head around this.

 

[FEENIX]

Q: Are dbm magazines preferable for multi cartridge rifles over bdl?

A: No!

It boils down to personal preference.

 

[MagnumManiac]

Having built many switch barrels, having DBM is a big no from me, as is having multiple cartridge head sizes.
Number one is, a WSM is not gonna feed in a rifle that uses a 6.5CM without serious tweaking.
The feasibility of numerous cartridge head dimensions poses far too many variables.
Sure, you CAN get around it with a DBM set-up some of the time…

Cheers.

 

[FEENIX]

My last 2 full custom, and 3 semi-custom are all DBMs, and no issues.

 

[Dean2]

There is not a simple answer to your question. It REALLY depends on the combination of cartridges. That said, the high end makers of multy cartridge guns, whether one head size or more, like Blaser, Sauer and the like, didn't originally use detachable mags but they do have interchangeable magazine inserts. The new R8 Blaser has detachable magazines. If I wanted a multi Cartridge rifle I would buy the new Blaser R8, because I know they work perfectly. Every one I have shot has been flawless. You can do a tremendous amount of messing around and never get close to satisfactory performance.

Blaser R93 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Modularity

The Blaser R93 is a truly modular system built around an aluminum alloy frame, offering differing stocks and barrels varying length and thickness available in chamberings from .22 LR to .375 H&H Magnum/.416 Remington Magnum/.458 Winchester Magnum size. It also came in caliber 28 (13.97 mm; 0.550 in) as a shotgun/slug barrel.

The barrel has a quick-change design which lets the user switch barrels using two screws and a hex key. Different bolt heads for different groups of calibers and magazine inserts are also user changeable, making the Blaser R93 a modular firearm capable of using a multitude of calibers in its chassis.[1]​ A R93 Rimfire conversion kit was also available in .22 Long Rifle and .17 HMR consisting of a new magazine, barrel, bolt head and bolt catch insert.

The rifle has a shorter overall length compare to more traditional designs due to the trigger being placed under the magazine. The rifle also has a reputation for being easy to disassemble and reassemble which can be an advantage when doing maintenance or during travelling, and has a reputation for having a repeatable zero upon reassembly.

 

[ARlife4me]

Depending on the cartridges used that dictate the amount it'll hold, then yes........or no. Use also plays a part in the equation.