Poll: Detachable vs. Internal Box Mag

Do you prefer detachable or internal box magazines in a precision/tactical rifle?

  • Internal box magazine

    Votes: 43 25.9%

  • Detachable

    Votes: 104 62.7%

  • Both have their strengths and weaknesses, neither is really better than the other (Please explain..)

    Votes: 19 11.4%
  • Total voters
    166
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Which do you precision rifle guys prefer?

Helps me decide whether I should get my Savage at Christmas, or wait on the off chance that they come out with a detachable mag model next year.

Both is not an option :D , this one will set me back as I am going for broke (MacMillan or HS stock, mil spec bases and rings, good scope, etc...)

Thanks for your input!!!
 
I prefer detachable box magazines for two reasons:

1.) I can carry different types of ammo in different magazines.

2.) It is less of a hassle to unload when moving to different stand locations.

But otherwise I think both are effective for repeaters. I find it hard to find a good detachable magazine boltgun (most aren't very reliable)
 
I prefer the hinged floor plate. When Im on the bench or at the range shooting I usually always load singles. When Im in the field or hunting I use the rifle as a repeater. More preferance than a specific reason. I think both have thier purpose, and will realy come down to a preferance. I am under the "Belief" that ammo feeds better through an internal mag than a detachable magazine and is less likely to damage your precision rounds. I have no numbers or fact based info to back it up though.
 
I prefer the detachable!

Often times the cartridge overall length will dictate which option is possible. I find for many applications hinged and detachable mags are too short............so the trusty all single shot version works well.:)
 
On a purely hunting rifle, a hinged floor plate.

On a precision rifle (i.e. benchrest or long range target rifle) no magazine. Single shot actions are stiffer than magazine rifles whether detachable or not.

On a "tactical" rifle a detachable magazine is preferable.

My two main rifles are Sako 75s that have detachable magazines. Because their primary function is varmint shooting on the farm they can be kept out of the safe with the magazine separate for convenient loading. They can also be top loaded like a hinged floor plate if the need arises.
 
I only take into consideration the LCV (look cool value). Go detachable.

Of course I'm jokin' round. Go with what fits your needs, your game, your budget and finally your LCV. ha ha ha
 
Iether or neither for me, it doesn't matter.
I'm a single shot guy, be it at the range or in the field!:D
If I were to shoot a repeater, the magazine would not be a consideration.
Cat
 
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Detachable because let's be honest, we all road hunt once in awhile where legal. Also after a long fruitless sojurn into the beast's lair it is nice to click the mag. release and dump the whole works into your pocket rather than the snow, at night, I'm not making this up. Choose your hunting rifle.
 
Rohann said:
I personally like hinged floorplate mags a lot better. In my experience, it means less jamming and overall feels a lot more sturdy.

-Rohann
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I'd say your experience is rather limited. Try out my Sako if you ever get out this way, you'll never feel a smoother feed than out of it. As well Sako was smart enough to make the mags long enough to take very long reloads.
 
On a nice lightweight hunting rifle I'd go with a blind mag any day of the week, and on Sunday too, if Sunday hunting is allowed.;)

Actually I prefer a blind mag all around. Nothing to go TU at an inopportune time like a floorplate popping open and dumping your ammo everywhere, or a mag suddenly abandoning ship. Because, let's face it, if something can go wrong, not only will it, but it will at the worst possible time.
 
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Slavex said:
I'd say your experience is rather limited. Try out my Sako if you ever get out this way, you'll never feel a smoother feed than out of it. As well Sako was smart enough to make the mags long enough to take very long reloads.
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THe Sako's are actually good, but could be longer... IE. 7mm stw and a 180g Berger......too darn long...
 
On a dangerous / larger game type rifle, a blind mag is my prefference. As the big guy said, less chance of things going T-U! For a deer rifle in Sask, a clip is my choice, (but I always carry a spare clip). But not just any clip though. Have lost a couple of chances to bag a nice buck thanks to the earlier Savage clips. Jump out of vehicle, drop to kneeling position, insert mag, heard it click, cycle bolt, and gun went "click" because mag didn't fully go in. Bolt skipped over cartridge and no round in chamber. Happened twice in same day, rather frustrating! This was the older style side button Savage clip, since switched to a Remington 700 with clip and have had no problems.
 
Slavex said:
I'd say your experience is rather limited. Try out my Sako if you ever get out this way, you'll never feel a smoother feed than out of it. As well Sako was smart enough to make the mags long enough to take very long reloads.
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I'd love to! I haven't used many bolt rifles with detachable mags, so yes, my experience with these is rather limited.

-Rohann
 
On the whole I prefer detachable magazines, but I'm happy with whatever is available. These day I mostly use rifles with no magazine or a tube magazine.
 
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