7prc bottom metal

[gledeasy]

Gathering the final pieces for a 7prc build. The stock and bottom metal is the last on the list.

I originally thought I would go with a gunwerks stock, but it looks like they aren't currently available for ordering. Next one of interest is the manners pro hunter.

I'll be doing the M5 inlet, and I'm leaning towards going BDL style for the bottom metal. I'm curious if anyone has had any trouble feeding cartridges this way? I have a 300wsm that I never could get to feed right until I went with a dbm/mag. I don't want to play that game again.

Next question is concerning the M5 mini chassis. Does it hinder this cartridge, or any for that matter, as far as overall length provided?

The action is a zermatt ti-3 long action

Thanks

 

[IrkedCitizen]

I'm not a fan of BDL rifles. Unknown Munitions DBM and magazine is what I'd look at.

 

[WKR]

^^^
What he said
Hawkins hunter, badger, or UM DBM

 

[gledeasy]

Thanks. I have rifles with dbm's. A couple years ago I would have agreed. However, this year hunting with both a bdl and dbm rifle, I'm leaning towards bdl for this. That is, if the cartridge feeds fine.

 

[wapitibob]

With Manners you need to go the Oberndorf M5 route, they don't know how to cut a rem 700 bdl inlet. I also went with a Wyatt MBE-2, it gave me 3.825" length without modification to the action (defiance anti).

this may work?

Sold - Hawkins Oberndorf M5 LA BM w/Wyatts Box

Both Brand New. I purchased these for a 300 PRC build i never did. Hawkins Oberndorf M5 Long Action BDL style bottom metal. Wyatts PRC box with spring & follower. I would prefer to sell together but can split up if needed. Asking $230 TYD for both. Paypal or Venmo. Trade for SA Hawkins...

rokslide.com

 

[IrkedCitizen]

The UM DBM is built different

 

[gretch6364]

I also the Oberndorf M5 route with MBE-2 in Manners Pro Hunter and Terminus action. I can get it to feed except for the last round. This is 280AI....kind of frustrated, but just gotta keep at it I guess. Round gets halfway in and the bolt slips over the rear.

Feels like I need a narrower box...or my action doesn't like the straight walls of the 280AI

 

[gretch6364]

Please ignore my post. I talked to my action manufacturer and said my problem is common for my setup and they suggest DBM. Sold the BDL.