matt_3479
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About to start a 260. rem project which will be on a Remington 700 S/A, McMillan A5 stock, and will be focusing on 139, 140, and 142 gr bullets. What Bottom Metal do you suggest?
Whats the Best Bottom Metal for Rifle Build?
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Sully2
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Buy a used Remington off of EvilBay. You can get them pretty cheap at times
FearNoWind
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Is your focus on a blind magazine or a removable magazine? I'd suggest looking at PTG. Competitively priced, functions without a hitch.
If you're looking for a blind magazine setup I have one I'd part with.
If you're looking for a blind magazine setup I have one I'd part with.
For a short action on an A5 stock, the choice would be easy for me. Surgeon bottom metal.
MudRunner2005
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I use regular Remington bottom metals... Either bought used off FleaBay or new from Brownells.
blksno
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The PTG gets another vote. VERY well built and priced to destroy the market competition.
Outlaw6.0
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In a setup such as the OP is discussing, I wouldn't even be thinking of a standard floorplate. It would be DBM everyday, all day & twice on Sunday 
I've heard good things about the PTG but have not had the chance to work with one. If a large mag sticking out the bottom bothers you, I've had great success with the HS setup.
With the standard DBM setup, I really like how the mag release on the APA setup works. It's built into the trigger guard rather than having a tab that sticks out.
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I've heard good things about the PTG but have not had the chance to work with one. If a large mag sticking out the bottom bothers you, I've had great success with the HS setup.
With the standard DBM setup, I really like how the mag release on the APA setup works. It's built into the trigger guard rather than having a tab that sticks out.
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eshorebwhntr
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CDI Precision gets my vote. I just installed one on my rifle and I really like it. In addition, it is run by a small business guy who's customer service is awesome. He and his wife are great to deal with.
I did the inletting on my Grey Bull Precision stock myself. Built the jig, drew the part, wrote the code, and ran it on the CNC. I had to call Jeff at 2 different points during the process for guidance. One of the times he called me back at 630pm on a Friday night to help. I can't say enough good things about CDI and their customer service or their product quality.
Quick vid of inletting in the mag well area.
I did the inletting on my Grey Bull Precision stock myself. Built the jig, drew the part, wrote the code, and ran it on the CNC. I had to call Jeff at 2 different points during the process for guidance. One of the times he called me back at 630pm on a Friday night to help. I can't say enough good things about CDI and their customer service or their product quality.
Quick vid of inletting in the mag well area.
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MagnumManiac
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I use PT&G stainless bottom metal exclusively on my builds. I have seen and ordered their blued steel models for clients, and they are very good quality too.
I haven't seen a better made bottom metal for the price yet.
I also use their stainless versions on Winchester Model 70's.
This what I recommend.
Cheers.
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I haven't seen a better made bottom metal for the price yet.
I also use their stainless versions on Winchester Model 70's.
This what I recommend.
Cheers.
gun)
matt_3479
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Thank you, i will look into PTG
joshua99ta
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I've got the PTG on my 700 7mag and it has worked flawlessly for me. I'm real keen on the looks but the function has been great for me. I ordered the AICS 3.75" OAL mag from brownells(midway didnt show it) and no complaints. Fit right into my factory HS inlet.
I'm thinking about trying a Wyatts on my 25-06.
I'm thinking about trying a Wyatts on my 25-06.
