Gunsmithing What bottom metal?

[rollinsrus]

I have a McMillan A2 stock that was home to a Rem VSSF in 308; so this stock is cut for BDL bottom metal. I've put the action back into the H&S stock and sold it and picked up a Stiller TAC 30 from the HateCA group buy (Thank you sir!)and I have a Huber trigger on the way..... so what bottom metal should I get? Recommendations? I've thought of...........
PT&G... I think this will bolt right up but not too pretty. I wonder what the Tactical Steel looks like.
Surgeon...probably a lot of fitting required.
Williams...probably a bit of fitting required but I like the looks.

 

[Hooper]

Re: What bottom metal?

It depends on if you want a top loader or a mag fed.

Both have many choices. If you want to use the AI mags, I doubt you will find a quality DBM that will fit into a BDL inlet. Most quality DBM systems will require Inletting the stock.

I tend to like ours.

Long Action

Short Action in McMillan A5

 

[operator1]

Re: What bottom metal?

For the $$ I think PTG is hard to beat. Here is a pic of PTG bottom metal (duracoated black) in an McMillan A5.

 

[azimutha]

Re: What bottom metal?

I have both the CDI Precision and a Seekins AICS DBM. The Seekins is a nicer design but it was a pain to find a gunsmith to inlet the stock. With CDI, they will inlet it and do a very nice job (at the time it was $65). I would, in any case, plan on sending the action along as well as a mag if you have some. That way the smith can make sure the whole assembly is functioning well.

In my case, the release lever on the CDI was catching on my backpack strap and dropping the mag. I cut the lever down so I can still release it but it won't snag. Seekins uses a button release.

 

[rollinsrus]

Re: What bottom metal?

Mr. Hooper: Looks good. I checked out your web site. What the price on your metal?

 

[rollinsrus]

Re: What bottom metal?

Wow the PTG looks a LOT better when Duracoated!

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: What bottom metal?

I really like Seekins SA-AI bottom metal.
I'm not a stickler that everything look like jewelry so I did the inlet myself.
The ambi AR style release is great!

 

[42769vette]

Re: What bottom metal?

i love my badger, but i dont have anything else to compare it to

 

[greentimber]

Re: What bottom metal?

I have V-Bull and Seekins and have been very satisfied with both.

 

[cal50]

Re: What bottom metal?

+1 for the CDI.

Fits perfect,works great and priced right.

 

[YN*Dotte]

Re: What bottom metal?

PT&G works very well, is very affordable and Mr Kiff is a pretty nice guy. It seems like I always go back to the good ole floorplate setup, I like to keep it simple and have never felt like I was missing out to the DBM guys, and the Badger M4 is the cats pajamas for the most part. As far as DBM's go, the Badger M5 is nice, but I would opt for a CDI or Hooper first, they are cheaper and work just as well IMHO. Good luck with whatever you go with!

 

[Da-Law-Dawg]

Re: What bottom metal?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YN*Dotte</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As far as DBM's go, the Badger M5 is nice, but I would opt for a CDI or Hooper first, they are cheaper and work just as well IMHO. Good luck with whatever you go with! </div></div>

+1!!

I have ran the Badger M5 in the past and now on my second CDI. I have ran the CDI on a 700P and have one for an FN controlled round feed. The FN is currently in the shop getting a new tube slapped in her and have no doubts about the reliabilty of the CDI. On a side note, Jeff at CDI is good people, eager to help and great CS.

 

[cal50]

Re: What bottom metal?

CDI on controlled feed FN SPR~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxHh-qnI30A

 

[Mgordon]

Re: What bottom metal?

I have not used Hoopers yet, but it looks pretty good.

I typically use the American Precision Arms "RTG" Redesigned Trigger Guard. Its got the same inlet as the Badger but has smoother lines, great anodizing and a good mag release.

Mark

 

[rollinsrus]

Re: What bottom metal?

These are all great options. Has anyone tried the Stiller bottom metal?

 

[Hooper]

Re: What bottom metal?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CacheValley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mr. Hooper: Looks good. I checked out your web site. What the price on your metal? </div></div>

Hi, Thanks.

Short action is $309 with a mag and 2 different release levers.

Long Action is $324

Shipping $8

 

[gamma]

Re: What bottom metal?

CDI all the way.

 

[vance]

Re: What bottom metal?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CacheValley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mr. Hooper: Looks good. I checked out your web site. What the price on your metal? </div></div>

Hi, Thanks.

Short action is $309 with a mag and 2 different release levers.

Long Action is $324

Shipping $8 </div></div>
That's great looking stuff Hooper. I've got a buddy looking for exactly what you have. I will send him a link.

 

[Hooper]

Re: What bottom metal?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nighthawk2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CacheValley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mr. Hooper: Looks good. I checked out your web site. What the price on your metal? </div></div>

Hi, Thanks.

Short action is $309 with a mag and 2 different release levers.

Long Action is $324

Shipping $8 </div></div>
That's great looking stuff Hooper. I've got a buddy looking for exactly what you have. I will send him a link. </div></div>

Thanks Here it is in a McMillan A5

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: What bottom metal?

The picture above is typical of Hoopers inletting jobs -flawless.
His DBM's are great, very robust and function as good as any. I also like that it comes with two different mag release latches. One large lever style and one low profile so you can pick what you like.