Gunsmithing Seekins DBM help

Twisted300Win MAG

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I installed a seeking AICS DBM on my 260AI and have had nothing but problems. Stiller predator in a MCM A5. I used Seekins pillars that came with the DBM. I'm using an accurate mag 5 rounder. I did expect some issues with the AI's 40 deg shoulder but ended up with much more then that. The mag lips bind against the flutes in the bolt. If I bend the lips to the point where they do not bind then they will not capture the round securely. I've pretty much decided to go to a standard bottom metal. Before I do that is there any way to fix this? Mag even binds when you pull it down after latching it in place. If I cannot figure this out then what bottom metal has a close foot print to the seekins?
 
Sounds like the tab that locks the mag in place needs to be shortened some so the mag doesn't ride so high. Do you have this issue on multiple mags, or just the one? Might be mag-related too.
 
I only have the one mag. I thought about adjusting the catch but what do the mag comes in contact with something during a match or while hunting? I really do not like having to baby a rifle. I checked the pillar highth and it's within 0.001 of what seeking recomonds. I'd like to try another mag but I don't wanna order one incase that's not the issue and I decide to change to a hinged floor plate.
Thanks
Donald