ADL or BDL

[phillip61]

My current rig is ADL and I like it and will more than likely go with it on the rig I'm planning now, but wanted to hear a few opinions either way. Pros-Cons? Thanks for the info.

 

[J-Ham]

BDL really has no advantage for ME, but you have to understand that I really like the simplicity of the ADL...

 

[Sonic Crack]

I'm no fan of ADL ether. Just the fact of having to cycle the bolt to unload the firearm is a pain in the rear. Depending on what your doing with the rifle, It could be a hinderance

 

[GrantA]

Depends on the goal, if quick reloads are needed, like in a match, you may not want it. I like my hunting rifle to be in adl configuration though, keep things simple.

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[downhill]

All the precision rifles were ADL's until the tactical thing got popular. Benchrest guys used to use the front guard screw to "tune" a rifle during matches. Own 3 to 4 of each model and shoot them all.

 

[roggom]

If single loading the ADL is great, I just like the BDL because I have jammed and double loaded more than once and it is a pain trying to dig the rounds out from the top.

 

[lawman29]

The one pro for 700 bdl vs adl is the many choices for aftermarket stocks that are available without special ordering.

 

[lonely_wolf]

The way I see it is a BDL is just an ADL that can be cleaned and unloaded easily. Sure ADL is 'simpler' but how complicated is a hinge? Not like you're going to forget the hinge on the way out the door!
Better to have it and not need it...