Converting 5R to detachable magazine

[subneural]

I'm thinking about converting my 5R in .308 to a detachable magazine feed from the current floorplate setup. Since I don't want to get rid of the HS Precision "factory" stock, I'm thinking of going this route - hsprecision.com/shop/detachable-magazines/detachable-magazine-assembly.html - since it should just drop in.

I'm curious if any other 5R owners have done the conversion while keeping the "factory" HS Precision stock, and if there are any other options out there.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

The HS bottom metal is ok, the 5 rnd mags actually only hold 4 comfortably and the 10s hold 9 rnds.
For not much more $$ you could go with bottom metal that uses Accuracy Int mags that work far better.
We make our own detachable mag system that uses the AI mags, so does VBull and Badger. Personally having sold and used all of them the HS for the money would not be my 1st choice, that being said I would be happy to hook you up with some of our remaining HS stock while it lasts.

 

[subneural]

thanks for that info - does the setup using Accuracy Int mags just "drop in", or is custom smith work needed? I dont mind spending a little more $$$ if its a quality piece of work.

 

[chemo]

no doubt in my mind alberta tactical offers the finest work, check their website if you doubt

 

[carbonrod]

The HS bottom metal is ok, the 5 rnd mags actually only hold 4 comfortably and the 10s hold 9 rnds.

Bah. Depends on how you load the mags I guess, but I was able to load 10 in the 10 for use in service rifle rapid fire 10 rnds in 30 seconds, and 10 rnds on 10 3 sec exposures more then once.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

thanks for that info - does the setup using Accuracy Int mags just "drop in", or is custom smith work needed? I dont mind spending a little more $$$ if its a quality piece of work.

No there is a little "surgery" required with any of them. The HS is not total drop in but the fitting required with theirs is very minimal.
Ours , VBull and Badger require a bit more fitting as well as some milling work done on the action to allow for the longer mags.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

Bah. Depends on how you load the mags I guess, but I was able to load 10 in the 10 for use in service rifle rapid fire 10 rnds in 30 seconds, and 10 rnds on 10 3 sec exposures more then once.

Thats funny, it was you who told me that when you traded all that HS bottom metal and mags in.

 

[carbonrod]

Thats funny, it was you who told me that when you traded all that HS bottom metal and mags in.

I never traded any in. I have 2 sets. As you say, not ideal systems, but they work.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

I never traded any in. I have 2 sets. As you say, not ideal systems, but they work.

God I hate going senile, I have you mixed up with another fellow, I just can't remember who.

 

[rsp1761]

We can install this product in any 700. Mag holds 8 rounds....Made entirely in house except for magazine spring and 2 screws.

 

[MagnumPeanut]

I only have experience only with the Badger bottom metal that used AI mags and I can say that they are flawless.