Detachable mag for Rem700 Hunting Rifle

[Canuck65]

Hoping the experts here can help me choose a kit to convert my Remington 700 AWR 7mm mag bottom metal to a detachable magazine system. I’ve looked at loads of them but I live in a small town, and I’m worried about buying something online and not liking it. Here’s what I’m after:

Matte black finish to match the cerakote on the rifle.

Flush mount. I do a lot of hiking and bush-whacking so nothing sticking out is important to me.

Preferrably not plastic, especially the bottom metal.

I’m fine doing a bit of fitting if required.

Let me know what you’re using and what you like and don’t like about it.

Thanks.

 

[Suther]

I have a kwik klip mag conversion for my 7mm08. Mag holds 4 rounds but it was a tight fit, sat in the magwell better with only 3 in the mag. Fed fine either way though.

It's all metal. Basically flush mount, the middle of the mag isn't flush but the edges are and it's a smooth transition. IIRC it actually weighs less than the factory hinged floorplate setup too.

I prefer a hinged floorplate so I can't accidentally forget my magazine. Otherwise I'd probably still be using it.

 

[Toblerone45]

Keep it original and reliable.

 

[bearhunter]

Suther is giving you good advice. I've installed several kwik Klip conversions onto Remington 700 rifles.

They aren't just a drop in kit though, but you did mention you were willing to do some "fitting."

They don't require a lot of fitting, but if your stock is any sort of plastic composite, it becomes more difficult, as the material is difficult to work with.

It's not bad if you have a milling machine, or a Quad vice, but if you're doing it with hand tools???????

If they're fitted properly, they feed well from the mag to the chamber and are locked solidly in place.

Spare magazines are available, and if possible, should be ordered with the kit.

I like that they are almost flush with the bottom of the rifle, very smooth, and don't catch on anything.

 

[hunter5425]

One thing to keep in mind is that the kwik klip has a shorter magazine length than the factory hinged floorplate system which limits your ability to seat bullets out if needed. For this reason I went to an MDT system with longer magazines but unfortunately they protrude quite a bit so don't meet your requirements.

 

[Canuck65]

Thanks everyone.

 

[porpoise]

I didnt have to fit my quik slip, it replaced my bottom metal like it's supposed to

 

[Dmay]

I have always wondered why people want a detachable mag on a hunting rifle..........?

 

[hunter5425]

For me I changed to detachable magazine because I have arthritis in my left thumb so loading a box magazine is clumsy.

 

[Suther]

One thing to keep in mind is that the kwik klip has a shorter magazine length than the factory hinged floorplate system which limits your ability to seat bullets out if needed. For this reason I went to an MDT system with longer magazines but unfortunately they protrude quite a bit so don't meet your requirements.

With what I have the kwik klip actually has a longer mag box than the hinged floorplate. It's not much of a difference, but when I switched to a hinged floorplate (used rifle came with the kwik klip) i actually had to reduce my OAL a wee bit.

I have always wondered why people want a detachable mag on a hunting rifle..........?

My buddies like them because they're always worried about the possibility that they'll be driving to a spot and have a deer jump out infront of them, and a detachable box mag is faster to get into action in that situation.

 

[bearhunter]

I have always wondered why people want a detachable mag on a hunting rifle..........?

Like you, I much prefer a blind bottom or swing out floor plate.

When I was still doing a lot of horseback hunting, the rifles always had blind bottoms. Just one other thing that could go wrong was eliminated.

It's amazing what can go wrong with a firearm neatly tucked into a scabbard.

I've seen several folks hunting with very awkward single-shot rifles, on extended, away from home or a gun shop.

Detachable magazines are often lost or forgotten at home.

Still, there are occasions where they are quite handy, and there is a place for them.

They sell much easier, when the time comes to move them on.

 

[Suther]

Detachable magazines are often lost or forgotten at home.

Yup. For me it was only a range trip, but after that day I decided I'd prefer a hinged floorplate to ensure I don't drive 6-8 hours for a hunt THEN realize I forgot my mag. Now I have to forget the whole rifle, which hopefully I can avoid lol

 

[iron cat]

Just a note,I have done repairs on three of those Kwik Klip units over the years, if they are not bedded well into the stock, they flex when tightened down, and break at the trigger guard!
Not a hard fix, MIG weld, file and sand, and a splash of spray on gloss barbecue paint and you can't see the repair.
A bit of epoxy to bed the floor plate is good preventative medicine.....
Cat

 

[bearhunter]

Kwik Klips should be glass bedded, once they are fitted to the stock.

I've seen them squeezed in so tight, the units are bent, or could cause an eventual crack in the stock.

If they aren't installed properly, breakage will happen, or they won't feed from mag to chamber, or the mag will not securely lock in place.

As often as not, they just slip nicely into place, without fitting, but IMHO, they should still be glass bedded.

In the case of detachable mags, an ounce of prevention goes a long way towards a trouble free hunt or range session.

 

[wasrupzuk]

My buddies like them because they're always worried about the possibility that they'll be driving to a spot and have a deer jump out infront of them, and a detachable box mag is faster to get into action in that situation.

Only for the second shot, if need be.
In this scenario with a hinged floor plate if you have one cartridge in your hand and the bolt open nothing is going to be faster than chucking it in the hole and slamming it home…but if you need a second shot now it’s not as quick but you likely either have time or don’t need it.
I just don’t see a time advantage for the magazine in this set up…
Personally I prefer detachable magazines as I’ve never had an issue remembering what to bring and if they don’t feed or are prone to falling out I don’t own that gun very long.
For me they must insert easily, stay secure and feed reliably to stick around.
I’ve always found loose bullets messy in comparison to a couple of magazines…but YMMV.

 

[Suther]

Only for the second shot, if need be.
In this scenario with a hinged floor plate if you have one cartridge in your hand and the bolt open nothing is going to be faster than chucking it in the hole and slamming it home…

Sure, but that takes more fine motor skills than slapping a mag in the bottom of the rifle. In moments of high stress gross motor skills are preferred. It's also easier if you're in and out of the truck a bunch throughout the day - not really my jam, but lots of hunters are like that.

For me, the convenience of a detachable mag doesn't outweigh the drawbacks, but I know quite a few who won't buy a rifle if it doesn't have a detachable mag.