V-Bull precision mag conversion

alberta tactical rifle said:
SO where are the photos?????????????????????????
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Here's mine

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Hello, That V-Bull is nice bottom metal but is there anything a little cheaper but still tastefull enough to consider? 495 seems a little steep, especially when my naked rifle only costs 1200.

Thanks for your time!
 
vince said:
Hello, That V-Bull is nice bottom metal but is there anything a little cheaper but still tastefull enough to consider? 495 seems a little steep, especially when my naked rifle only costs 1200.

Thanks for your time!
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The only other decent conversion is the HS Precision Conversion, which is not cheap. The HS has been known to be finicky as far as the magazine feedlips and reliability is concerned.

Over-all, the V-Bull Conversion is the best one on the market today...............IMHO..........AICS mags also work in the V-Bull conversion...........

There are cheaper conversions like the Kwik CLip, but they only no where as well designed or reliable as the V-Bull/AICS designs.............

You get what you pay for, and though the V-Bull conversion isn't cheap, it is a reliable and robust design and VERY well made. The V-Bull conversion was designed by a competition shooter who listened to what shooters wanted.

SKBY.
 
vince said:
Hello, That V-Bull is nice bottom metal but is there anything a little cheaper but still tastefull enough to consider? 495 seems a little steep, especially when my naked rifle only costs 1200.

Thanks for your time!
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H-s Precision makes one which is cheaper but not as good. Not even close to the quality. Badger Makes a conversion which is pretty much the same cost if you can get it to Canada. Pull its a copy of the V bull. Maybe Badger should think up there own design.

Stick with the V bull.

SKBY We must have been typing this up at the same time. pretty much the same point. Just to Add I'll be calling V bull in the near future.
 
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Frozen Snake said:
Pull its a copy of the V bull. Maybe Badger should think up there own design.

Stick with the V bull.
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Just like another "manufacturer" down south....................:rolleyes:

It's funny, I held and handled a fully functional V-Bull Mag Conversion before Badger even had one kit in a functional state..............The V-Bull conversion was going into production while the Badger was still half on the drawing board.......................:rolleyes:

Frozen Snake said:
SKBY We must have been typing this up at the same time. pretty much the same point. Just to Add I'll be calling V bull in the near future.
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LOL............funny how that sometimes works out........;)

SKBY.
 
Seekins Precision

Not to discredit Mr. Begg but Glen Seekins and Dave Kiff of Pacific Tool and Gauge both had bottom metal systems at SHOT. If either of these systems live up to the quality work these gentlemen are known for I think there would be other options to consider. Ed's system is Canadian so that in itself is a huge benefit.
 
Troy G said:
Not to discredit Mr. Begg but Glen Seekins and Dave Kiff of Pacific Tool and Gauge both had bottom metal systems at SHOT. If either of these systems live up to the quality work these gentlemen are known for I think there would be other options to consider. Ed's system is Canadian so that in itself is a huge benefit.
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Don't know about Dave's but I haven't seen anything from Glen Seekins that was junk. I'm sure his BDM is top shelf, however, Ed's is Canadian made, was bomb proof and available at the time of my build. And, best of all, Ed's is Canadian made:D:D:D

And, above all else, why would I not support Canadian. Enough of our money goes south of the line. I like to keep the guys up here that are trying to make a go of it in business.

Guys like Ed, Rick, "Guntech", Ian Robertson, and others (sorry if I didn't name you) make up the Canadian firearms industry. We don't want to loose these guys.

I realize not everything one wants is made or available up here, thats life.

If you can, lets try and keep it Canadian. We rock!
 
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Blackcloud said:
Don't know about Dave's but I haven't seen anything from Glen Seekins that was junk. I'm sure his BDM is top shelf, however, Ed's is Canadian made, was bomb proof and available at the time of my build. And, best of all, Ed's is Canadian made:D:D:D

And, above all else, why would I not support Canadian. Enough of our money goes south of the line. I like to keep the guys up here that are trying to make a go of it in business.

Guys like Ed, Rick, "Guntech", Ian Robertson, and others (sorry if I didn't name you) make up the Canadian firearms industry. We don't want to loose these guys.

I realize not everything one wants is made or available up here, thats life.

If you can, lets try and keep it Canadian. We rock!
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The bottom metal that Dave Kiff had in his booth is in fact made by Kevin Wyatt of Wyatts Outdoor Specialties.

Ed's VBull bottom metal is extremely well made. as is Seekins and Wyatts.
Each has some very positive points.
VBull uses AI mags and are reknowned for functionality. These work great for most situations and because the mags are readily available have the advantages of being easily obtained as both the bottom metal and the mags are here in Canada, which Seekins and Wyatts are not.
Both Seekins and Wyatts use proprietary mags, which could make them hard to obtain if governments continue in their current paths or either decides to drop the line.
All that being said we have found issues with AI and Wyatts mags not allowing feeding of our 338LAIs, due to the rib that runs down the side of the mag hanging up on the shoulder of the improved 40 degree shoulders.
This is not a concern for most calibers, just something we have encountered with the 338LAIs.
Not having a Seekins mag, but some are coming, won't know if they too share this issue. Speaking with Glen Seekins he seemed to feel that there would not be this problem. I guess we will see.

BC has a valid point in the fact that the less dependent on US makers, or any foreign makers for that matter , we can become, the stronger our firearms market will be. The US has nearly strangled the 50 cal market with not allowing for legal export any 50 cal. Granted this is a small part of the Canadian gun market, but imagine the ramifications if they extended it to all gun related articles.
 
I agree we need to support Canadian manufacturers when their products are of equal quality to other comparable products.
 
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Troy G said:
I agree we need to support Canadian manufacturers when their products are of equal quality to other comparable products.
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Having handled and used 2 of the 3 named here I would say overall quality is comparable. You saw what the 2 US made parts are like and I am sure can recognize quality, as it was there.
I am not sure if you have had an opportunity to handle or work with VBull but it is right up there with the other 2.
Your point of there being options is important. As I have found there are some manufacturers product that work better under certain circumstances or the look of 1 might be more pleasing than another.
Ed has made a positive contribution to Canadian shooters with his bottom metal, hopefully others will follow suit to try and offer more options to the gun culture in Canada.
ATRS is starting to build precision actions here in Canada to also add to the list of options especially of the made in Canada variety.
Every manufacturer has different ideas of what the perfect widget is, the consumers dilemna is to decide which features are right for him.
 
I have seen/used/handled Ed's kit,Badger's kit and HS kit and will state without question that Ed Begg's mag kit when fitted by Ed is by far the most superior of the three.
As far as other copies go,imitation is the greatest source of flattery ,just wish Ed got credit for the design.
 
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