Need help with build components

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I'm building a 260 Remington. I have an Obermeyer 5R tube waiting to install on the action. Have already paid for a Defiance Defender action so I can use either kind of the AI mags...either AW, or AE.

I have ordered a Manners MCS-T4 stock that is inletted for Badger M5 bottom metal. Here is one of my questions... Although I have no complaint with Badger gear, I prefer the Seekins mag release button over the lever on the Badger bottom metal. How much of a pain in the butt is it to switch from the Badger bottom metal to the Seekins...or can it even be done?

I'm considering the Rifle Basix trigger that goes from 1.5-3 pounds, with safety.
Brownells lists it as the L-1K unit. Is there any reason this shouldn't work with the Remington footprint receiver I'm getting from Defiance?

For a muzzle brake, I would like to use the Smith Enterprises Coast Guard model unless there is a good reason not to. I'm not recoil shy, and realize that the 260 doesn't kick much to start with. But in matches where time is a large factor, a good muzzle brake will help. Any reason NOT to use the SEI coast guard model brake?

If anyone has any other helpful suggestions or reasons for me to reconsider any of the components, please speak up. After all, I did ask for input...That is no guarantee that I will like what I get, but that is OK.

 

[Unknown]

Re: Need help with build components

I thought that Seekins might still have the Snipershide special on, but now the price difference between the two systems is only about $50.00. I still like the Seekins system's mag release, but Seekins system will require filling around the bottom near the screws, and relieving the stock around the mag well. Not having to do any more inletting, or backfilling will save time and money, so I guess I'll just go with the Badger system.

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Need help with build components

Why not contact Manners and see if your stock has been inletted yet. If not have the order changed.

 

[cav has been]

Re: Need help with build components

HateCA has some killer looking bottom metal just out. I think I would at least call and visit with him. Absolutely the slickest looking mag release!

 

[xNF_9]

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I just ordered One of his systems and hear nothing but good about them. Also was told that they wil fit a Badger M5 inlet with no fitting. Once I get it I'll let ya know how it works out with my McMillan A4.

 

[Unknown]

Re: Need help with build components

I have ordered the Badger bottom metal because that is what the stock is inletted for. The Seekins could be made to fit by filling in forward, and aft of the screw mounting areas, and by opening up the mag well. But with a price difference of only $50 it seems that I would spend that much on having a smith do the work, and them it would still be cobbled into the stock. I would rather make sure that the bottom metal fits properly.

Besides, I found that there is an alternative mag release system for the Badger that goes along the outside of the trigger guard. I'm waiting on more info from the maker. I found it on West Coast Tactical forums.