Does anyone manufacture a 700/700 clone M5 style bottom metal that mimics the ADL blind magazine?

[Darryle]

In other words, instead of having an ADL style manufactured, I was wondering if any makes or would make a false floor plate to essentially make any M5 bottom metal inlet stock an ADL.

This is what lead me to think about it, Jefferson Outdoors blind magazine bottom metal.

Some people don't like the floorplate or detachable magazine and others hate the ADL style blind magazine.

Just something rumbling thru my noggin

 

[sable tireur]

Apparently, according to their website, these are only available for the Howa Mini actions. Blind bottom metal or hinged bottom metal. Depending on their advertising reach, these may have a great run considering the number of Minis sold.

https://jeffersonoutdoor.com/bottom-metal/

 

[Darryle]

Well, I have a coworker that wants a new rifle for a future safari but he's adamant about a blind magazine. There are few options for a blind magazine aftermarket stock, McMillan is one, I know of, but he wants a Manners LRH like I have on a couple of rifles, but I am not sure they offer it. He found a used one he likes but it is inletted for the M5 style bottom metal.

I got to thinking about it and thought if someone did and it was made for an extended Wyatt's box, it would solve two of his wants. I have already suggested the Hawkins M5 Hunter DBM bottom metal and the M5 BDL style bottom metals, but he's wanting to avoid any potential issues. He's got a trip to Africa in 2024 and wants a new new rifle.

I told him to order a flat top that has no inletting and let his gunsmith do the rest, he's even hesitant about that.

 

[comfisherman]

M5 bdl and a tig torch... they all are adl if you run enough bead....

 

[akdad]

M5 bdl and a tig torch... they all are adl if you run enough bead....

Nothing wrong with that idea!
True custom

 

[pavementends]

Could probably pin the M5 bdl shut and never have an issue. Less refinishing than running a bead. I do like the idea of bottom metal like the one for the Mini Howa!

 

[akdad]

Darryle you weld it and I'll cerikote it for you!
I have some burnt bronze I know you like

 

[Darryle]

I have a Mcswirley that is ADL and he's pestered me to no end to buy it, but it's a short action and he's building a long action.

His gunsmith won't start the build until he gets the stock, I understand that, but man he's driving me nuts. I told him, we work with carbon fiber every day, we can modify the stock he buys, may not be pretty but it will be functional and solid, plus some paint on the old pig will hide the heartache

 

[hangunnr]

Convert his stock to ADL, really isn't all that complicated.

Both of these stocks started life with BDL bottom metal, one HS Precision and the other a Christensen.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Convert his stock to ADL, really isn't all that complicated.

Both of these stocks started life with BDL bottom metal, one HS Precision and the other a Christensen.

Those look really clean! Did you do them or have a GS do it?

Just epoxy and some paint?

 

[hangunnr]

Thanks,
Did these myself, plate to seal off the hole was cut from 1/16" stiff carbon fiber sheet from Amazon. A 2 part epoxy and screws secured it to the stock then body worked, textured and painted.

 

[Darryle]

Convert his stock to ADL, really isn't all that complicated.

Both of these stocks started life with BDL bottom metal, one HS Precision and the other a Christensen.

He doesn't have one yet, everything he finds is either inletted or short action.

I told him we could do that, we work with carbon fiber everyday.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

If a new rifle, tell him to bite the bullet and buy the stock he wants. Here is ablind mag on sale...

Game Hunter - Remington 700 Short Action (Blind Mag) - McMillan Stocks

This stock has already been inlet for the action, barrel […]

mcmillanusa.com

But I think he wants LA???

 

[Darryle]

Yes long action, he's building a 338 or 375 RUM, he can't make up his mind.