If anyone here has a Baker Special stock from McMillan, can you tell me if the M4 or DD Ross bottom metal sits flush or is it recessed into the bell of the stock. Photos would also be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
George
Thanks,
George
Gunsmithing Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
Both of those, as well as a Rem BDL bottom metal, will sit below the stock line. The Robar SR-90 stock is the same way. McMillan inlets a "ramp" cut so you can open the floorplate at 90 degrees. The reason is the pinch points need to be maintained for the mag box. It can be done but the M4 would look nicer since the floorplate isn't as wide as the DD Ross.
Both of those, as well as a Rem BDL bottom metal, will sit below the stock line. The Robar SR-90 stock is the same way. McMillan inlets a "ramp" cut so you can open the floorplate at 90 degrees. The reason is the pinch points need to be maintained for the mag box. It can be done but the M4 would look nicer since the floorplate isn't as wide as the DD Ross.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
Thanks Kona, you always come through for me. Do you have any shots of your SR-90 (with the sexy camo) from the bottom? How is that A1-3 working for you?
Thanks again.
Thanks Kona, you always come through for me. Do you have any shots of your SR-90 (with the sexy camo) from the bottom? How is that A1-3 working for you?
Thanks again.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
That rifle is at work at the moment. I'll try to get some pics up for you soon.
The A1-3 is working out fine. It's one of my all time favorites.
That rifle is at work at the moment. I'll try to get some pics up for you soon.
The A1-3 is working out fine. It's one of my all time favorites.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
I had a McM Baker "Rock" from GAP with an ADL blind magazine, but it had feeding problems. So, I had it inletted for a BDL magazine with Badger M4 bottom metal. However, the door did not open properly, in fact it wouldn't open sufficiently without striking the edge around the inlet (at the curved area near the hinge) - the door was recessed into the bottom of the stock by about 3/8". Eventually, I sent it back to George and had it inletted for a Badger M5 DBM system and I'm now very happy with it.
I had a McM Baker "Rock" from GAP with an ADL blind magazine, but it had feeding problems. So, I had it inletted for a BDL magazine with Badger M4 bottom metal. However, the door did not open properly, in fact it wouldn't open sufficiently without striking the edge around the inlet (at the curved area near the hinge) - the door was recessed into the bottom of the stock by about 3/8". Eventually, I sent it back to George and had it inletted for a Badger M5 DBM system and I'm now very happy with it.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
Thanks Kona, I'll be on the lookout. I am torn between the M5DMB or the M4. Surgeon shot me a reply that their bottom metal would not drop in the M4 inlet. The reply made it seem that some major work would be needed.
Thanks Kona, I'll be on the lookout. I am torn between the M5DMB or the M4. Surgeon shot me a reply that their bottom metal would not drop in the M4 inlet. The reply made it seem that some major work would be needed.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
The Badger M5 DBM will work in the Baker but with some massaging.
The Badger M5 DBM will work in the Baker but with some massaging.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
It's been awhile, so I may remember this imperfectly, but the only issue that GAP had with the Badger M5 in my Baker was the Jewell trigger, not the stock per se. If the rifle were here I would take some pix, but it's at the other house.
It's been awhile, so I may remember this imperfectly, but the only issue that GAP had with the Badger M5 in my Baker was the Jewell trigger, not the stock per se. If the rifle were here I would take some pix, but it's at the other house.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
Jack,
I'd love to see some shots of that rifle if you get the chance. May I ask how you like the baker overall and the rifle with the M5.
Thanks,
George
Jack,
I'd love to see some shots of that rifle if you get the chance. May I ask how you like the baker overall and the rifle with the M5.
Thanks,
George
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
Sorry it took me so long to post these George.
Sorry it took me so long to post these George.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
Thanks again Kona. I still say that is the sexist looking rifle out there.
Thanks again Kona. I still say that is the sexist looking rifle out there.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
Thanks for the photos. I am looking forward to seeing the new system that takes the AICS mags.
Thanks for the photos. I am looking forward to seeing the new system that takes the AICS mags.
Re: Baker Special and M4 bottom metal question
The surgeon bottom metal with extended lips would look nice in this stock, I think it would prolly resemble a cameltoe a little bit
The surgeon bottom metal with extended lips would look nice in this stock, I think it would prolly resemble a cameltoe a little bit
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