Any reason to avoid a Remington 700 DM action?

[VaniB]

I'm still debating between a 7mm-08AI and a 280AI. But, I will surely be using a 700 LA stainless action.

BUT...is there any reason why I should NOT consider a Remington 700 DM (detachable magazine) over the 700 BDL box magazine? I was wondering if using the factory DM poses some kind of disadvantage that I may be overlooking. (??) For example, does this kind of receiver have less integral strength, and/or possibly have an adverse affect on accuracy compared to the BDL box magazine? Could it be glass bedded as good? Will it be possible to hand feed a single round directly into the magazine from the open chamber? My rifle will be target-tactical based, and it seemed like having a "clip" fed rifle in a 308/30-06 based rifle would be cool....but not if it will hamper the accuracy potential.

 

[Scott Harris]

Hmm, I think the action is identical., but the Rem DM has a poor reputation for feeding and reliability. Most folks want a DM use something other than Remington with AICS being the most popular option.

 

[VaniB]

I never suspected that Remington would produce such a lemon. So after you informed me of a problem, I did some googling to confirm it.

I don't know how Remington could put such a terribly unreliable design into mass production! Anyway thanks for the heads up Scot.

 

[Dans40X]

The DBM action does not have cartridge feed rails as it feeds out of/from the magazine.

If a 700 ADL/BDL/40X Repeater action's feed rails are bastardized, said action will be relegated to DBM operation only.

If action rigidity is of concern purchase a custom action or order a custom built rifle.

AI chamberings aren't the cure for trigger operators inabilities.
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