Legacy Sports Remington 700 Magazine Conversion Kit, Part 2

[@dougfletcher3272]

Pacific Tool and Gauge makes a very nice alloy bottom metal that uses the Legacy magazines. Sturdy, no cracking issues when you sock everything down tight.

[@314299]

They also make bottom metal to use other brands of magazines.

[@nzdochunts34]

Cheers for sharing, Never owned a Remington shot a few but the internal magazine has always put me off.

[@314299]

For some reason Remington has been a bit behind the times with some of their rifles features, like offering detachable magazines for all their models. I think it has cost them sales.

[@regsparkes6507]

I often wondered what these 'adapters' were like,...Now I know. Thanks for this.

[@314299]

There is not a whole lot to them. Remington should have offered the rifle from the factory with this, or something similar as an option.

[@byefelicia8429]

Just ordered for my 700, Ive needed this done! Great vid

[@314299]

👍

[@Fallen13eight]

I just ordered this mag conversion for my Weatherby. Thanks for the video

[@314299]

Which caliber of Weatherby do you have?

[@Fallen13eight]

@@314299 .243 Win. its a Vangaurd S2

[@kencurtis508]

Super video. My 223 is a win 70 and I seldom put more than one cartridge in at a time. I like to see what others are doing.Thanks.

[@314299]

I do some informal matches at our range with my buddies, they call for ten shots at briefly appearing targets, that's the main reason I got one of these kits.

[@kencurtis508]

@@314299 I understand, I shot competetive handgun for fifteen years, IPSC, PPC, NRA 2700, and ISU RF & CF. You need to stay competetive.

[@hamm6033]

A real sleeper is the Legacy Sports Howard 1500 Axium/Varmint. A serious tack driver. Can add the same style mag kit. Have had ZERO ISSUES. NO CRACKING, or failure of any kind. Made for the field not just the range. Hope you review it in the future.

[@314299]

I had my hands on one of those at a gun shop. The Howa made rifles are very good the price. However the Axium stock design was not something that appealed to me.

[@hamm6033]

314299 Shooting Channel They use the same action in different stocks. I was just so impressed with the accuracy. The Axium stock is not for everyone. Looks like a bit of a space rifle. Hahaha. But I found it very comfortable in the prone, on the bench, sitting. But the important thing is the accuracy of this rifle in the varmint configuration. That's all.

[@314299]

A buddy has the one of the Howa made Weatherby Vanguard rifles, quite a tack driver.

[@nickb8618]

My gf’s weatherby vanguard Camilla in 6.5 creedmor is stupid accurate (howa action) all my rifles are brownings, winchesters and a tikka and i am impressed with the weatherby.

[@IHFarmer2007]

I would have to say for me, the number 1 reason for me changing mine(which I’m in the process now to do) is the very very bad feeding issue!!! I don’t have any problems with my other rifles with bigger cartridges, but with these smaller rounds the feeding issues absolutely suck!!!

[@tamieheadrick8786]

I have a Remington 700 IDL camouflage start I have the same issues the first round goes in the chamber the second round jumps out on the ground and the last round it won't go in the chamber

[@davidwagner4671]

Nice set up. That's a great combo Rem 223

[@314299]

I've used this rifle a lot since I got and it's one of my favorites, accurate and not too expensive to feed.

[@6.8SuperDutyDriver]

The shorter "short action" rounds like the 223 Rem need that block at the rear of the magazine. If you use a regular 308 length magazine, the smaller rounds and follower can move back and forth in the mag. and the bolt can have a hard time catching all the rounds. Found this out the hard way. My son put a regular mag. in his 700 BDL 223 and it would only cycle half of the rounds. Legacy should've at least made it the standard 223 length though.

[@vogelmotors7503]

There are several different caliber kits in this line. There is a specific .223 version available (and in the similar Magpul kit), the proper kit/magazine would alleviate this issue.

[@drcrayg5803]

excellent videos, thank you for making this.

[@314299]

Glad you liked it, thanks for the feedback.

[@johnkelly4931]

I can not find a ten round mag that is the same size as the 5 round like yours. The 10 rounder is twice the length as the 5.

[@314299]

Interesting. Are you looking at 223 magazines or other caliber?

[@rskrilly]

I agree. I don't know how they are the same size but different capacities. Every picture I see online the 10 round is twice as big as the 5, which makes sense.

[@rickeysnider4666]

I'm a sniper on a sheriff swat team and I'm not very gentle with mine it goes through hell and I put one in mine 2 years ago and have had no problems its been dropped and banged and slammed around so fr held up great.

[@314299]

Interesting to hear from someone who has seen one of these kits put through rough use, thanks for the input. Are you in a place with a mild/warm climate or does it get cold where you are? A lot of plastics do fine until they get really cold.

[@rickeysnider4666]

@@314299 it gets really hot in the summer and cold in the winter I live in SW oklahoma but I see no difference in the plastic.

[@jasonoconnor9446]

Like the look of the original BM with the stainless look.. nice rifles those mil spec rems :)

[@314299]

Mine's a good shooter. Yes the original appearance was nice but I needed the larger mag for some "practical" shooting so this was the answer. Luckily I can go back to the original anytime I want.

[@Blackfaced]

Thanks for the upload, really helps us all out with pulling the "trigger" so to speak! Few places I've found that actually sell the Metal Base/Guards are all on 6 months back order right now. I've watched both videos a few times, first video you read off specs 45ilbs for the torque specs. Noticed you mentioned, you just didn't go crazy tightening it down an were going to torque it at a later date. I'm fairly newer to rifles, is there a rem700 spec those screws have to be torqued down to? You're obvious walking proof that it's all capable, just curious if you ended up torquing them down or just a firm snug?

[@314299]

I've not yet purchased an inch/pound torque driver so I've been going with tightening the screws to "snug/firm but not excessive" tightness. That is terribly unscientific but it has worked for me so far. The same approach has also worked for a buddy of mine who has been using these kits on his hunting rifles using the same approach, and he hunts his gear pretty hard. As for a bipod I would recommend a Harris S-BR or S-BR2, the swivel feature is great for uneven ground and Harris makes an excellent product that will outlast the Asian mad copies.

[@Blackfaced]

@@314299 Really appreciate you getting back to me, that just gave me enough confidence to put my order in. I just didn't want to go an buy another 200+ dollar tool for a $100 part. On the Bipod, thanks for the Advice I will be looking into one right away. These darn 5R Barrels + HS stock combos are a hefty unit. Thankfully I'm able to keep the Coyotes/Hogs/Varmint off the Acreage, from my Front&Back porch. Don't plan on walking with this thing baby cannon 😆. Thanks again!

[@michaelcabe8103]

I want to do this to my Savage 7mm magnum short, but my rifle is equipped with internal mag, no plate cover (4 rounds) only and no way to modify the stock. How would I convert mine, start with a newer stock?

[@314299]

Yes, if you have a "blind" magazine you would need another stock. There are a lot of stock options for Savage rifles so finding one that can take a detachable box magazine should not be difficult.

[@chevy6299]

Wonder if they make these conversion kits for my Savage Axis. Guess I'll just have to google it.

[@314299]

No, Legacy Sports does not make any magazines for the Savage Axis.

[@Gareth96v1]

Were the torque specs the same as they would be for the OEM bottom metal?

[@314299]

The torque specs for the conversion are 40 to 45 inch pounds.

[@Gareth96v1]

@@314299 Thanks.. I have a barreled .223 action and now a Bergara stock.. debating on just using bottom metal, or getting the conversion kit. Leaning to getting a box and follower for the BDL as it's just a plinker and 5 rounds would suffice.. and if I want to carry it while hunting I don't have the mag jamming me in the back. ;)

[@jeremybryant7674]

Did you have to re-zero your rifle after installing the Magazine Conversion Kit?

[@314299]

There was no zero shift with my rifle after installing the kit.

[@zhuoshili7780]

So how is it holding? Any crack yet? I have a Wyatt's Outdoors bottom metal w/ detachable mag (also drop in), but it's kind of cranky when operating and is also uglier. The advantage of Wyatts however is that's 100% steel so I dont have to worry about plastics cracking and all that stuff. Would you recomend legacy's over Wyatts?

[@314299]

No issues or cracking with mine as of yet, and it's seen quite a lot of rounds. As for comparing it to your Wyatt's Outdoors unit I'm not familar with those so I'm really not in a position to have an informed opinion on them.

[@Alexcolombia28]

Hello Sir. Could you please let me know what scope do you have on there? What baseplate did you use? Do you like the scope?

[@314299]

The scope is a Tac Optics LRS 5-15x40 Riflescope by Bushnell: "www.bushnell.com/tac-optics-lrs-5-15x40-riflescopes/BU-BT5154.html I do like these scopes, in fact I like them enough that I have three rifles equipped with them. They have given me years of trouble free service and I think they are a good solid scope for the money. I've got a Leupold Standard One-Piece Scope Base and a set of Leopold Rings on the rifle, again no issues although a Weaver/Picatinny type base would be a good choice as well.

[@Thorsaxe777]

I have had two Styer SSG rifles, sold them both because of the cheap plastic trigger guards braking. At the time in the late 80's and early 90's the trigger guards were over $100 with shipping. Nice rifles, However, I was insulted paying over $100 for a cheap piece of plastic. Was it special imported plastic?

[@314299]

Those SSG's were expensive rifles, I always thought they were quite good looking. Other than the trigger guards being crap what did you think of them?

[@Thorsaxe777]

They were both in .308. Best accuracy was with Palma 155 gr bullets and 42.6 grs of H4895. (I believe because of the 1-12 twist). I don't think I will ever buy another one, However they are well made and durable. Minus the trigger guards. If someone made a aftermarket part that would replace them made out of metal, I wouldn't think there would be much more wanted from a quality built rifle. Your Mod 700 is more of a bargain. everything is made for those and they have a proven track record. Thanks for the Video. Dave.

[@babaybluegill3273]

very cool thanks for sharing!

[@314299]

Glad you liked it, thanks for the comment.

[@sylvainster30]

Doesn’t seem too complicated to convert back to the floor plate if you wanna shoot some longer rounds ;)

[@314299]

No, it's not complicated but I don't feel like switching back and forth and re-zeroing the rifle every time. Much easier just to single load longer rounds and forget about using the magazine for them.

[@Goodnightandgoodluck-c7m]

I'm new and just wandering about the setup for the rifle. What scope are you using for that rifle and why that particular setup. Thank you

[@314299]

The scope is a "Bushnell Elite Tactical LRS 5-15x 40mm". I picked this as I have had good experience with the Bushnell Elite line of scopes, they are Japanese made, good quality, reliable and have a lifetime warranty if needed. The 5-15 power range is a good fit for use with a .223 bolt action, not too much power at the low end and at the high end decent out to the 500 yards that it gets used at.

[@Goodnightandgoodluck-c7m]

@@314299 Thanks for the response. If i want to build a general purpose rifle bolt action; given our political/gun climate in Canada, what would you recommend? Thank you in advance

[@patricklewis9776]

Will it duty on a lefty

[@314299]

Are you asking if it will work on a left handed 700? I can see no reason why it would not work. However if you have a left handed 700 and are considering buying one of these kits you may want to contact Legacy Sports to verify.

[@kesselster]

Sir, do you know if the conversion will work with the 700 CDL SF, chambered in .30-06? The other type of magazine is the long action. So the caliber is fine, it's just the bottom metal.

[@314299]

There are two kits that should fit your 700 30/06, the part # ATIK10R3006REM (10 shot) or # ATIK5R3006REM (5 shot).

[@kesselster]

@@314299 Thank you very much. Do you think I should go with a different kit? Or, have you found this one to be reliable and rugged?

[@314299]

@@kesselster So far no issues with mine in my 223.

[@BigBoss-uf2iu]

So I went to the legacy website and it says that it will fit a bdl but will it fit a sps

[@314299]

The 700 SPS is a variant of a BDL so the kit should fit.

[@BigBoss-uf2iu]

314299 Shooting Channel thanks for the info

[@CARLPHILLY]

I have a 700 ADL is hard to change over to a clip on it, and what parts do I need?

[@tamieheadrick8786]

I have a 700 ADL also and it doesn't want to feed that shells very well have you had that problem with yours

[@CARLPHILLY]

@@tamieheadrick8786 Yes very much so. That's one reason I want to change it over to a clip.

[@314299]

To start with you would need a BDL type stock, or similar aftermarket, as the ADL stock will not accept any of the magazine kits on the market.

[@denizen9998]

Would this work on a 700sps(not the tactical version)?

[@314299]

It should fit and work on an SPS.

[@d1ndark25]

@@314299 has any newer/better trigger guard for the Remington 700 223 been released since you originally released these videos?

[@JimmyHondaRacing12]

Very nice.

[@docsmokyalian1397]

Is there a difference in terms of accuracy?

[@314299]

None that I can detect.

[@Akhazmat907]

That conversion kit work with the ADL too right?

[@314299]

Obviously it will not work with an an original ADL stock as the stock is set up for the "blind" type magazine. However the kit should work with 700 ADL action if it is put in a BDL type stock.

[@j.d.mcclary7798]

Yes. I just did this conversion with my ADL. You will need to either replace the stock with a BDL type (easier) or route out your ADL stock (harder). But other than that it bolts right in as shown in the video.

[@rodnroll3096]

I replaced my Remington 30-07 adl stock with a hogue overmold and installed a legacy detachable ammo box kit working good the Adl metal box has a small screw had to remove that to take out .

[@nickb8618]

I looked at these but seem Kinda cheap and when with the HS precision mag kit for a lot more money

[@314299]

No doubt the HS kit is nicer, however I've been using this kit for over six years and thousands of rounds and it is still going strong with no issues.

[@darrylshirley9728]

Can this be used on a wooden stock?

[@314299]

Yes.

[@VagabondAlbertan]

I know I'm a couple years late. But if your going to do some machining on your wooden stock I'd recommend buying a metal detachable magazine kit. These ones are nice and do work but for that much work I'd get something that won't Crack or break if you were to abuse your rifle

[@nrainfidelforlife]

Rifle Chair Cabin Fever Challenge?

[@314299]

Funny you mention that as I was thinking of giving that a go and using this rifle.

[@nrainfidelforlife]

I was hoping to see you and gungeek give it a go with Enfields.

[@davidwagner4671]

Nice

[@mwmwmwmwmmdw]

does it also prevent the remington from rusting after 6 months?

[@314299]

No issues with any rust on the stainless steel.

[@totheendful]

Can I fit a 10 round magazine in this

[@314299]

I suggest watching the video.

[@aaronjones3982]

Thanks for letting us know it's plastic. Won't be buying.

[@314299]

Mine has given me no problems.

[@Patton243]

I'll stick to my HS precision detachable box mags. Pretty much a drop in fit aside from inletting a small amount for the magazine release. This plastic garbage I wont put on my rifles.

[@314299]

No doubt the HS product is nice but the Legacy sports product is certainly not "garbage", I've put a couple thousand rounds thru mine with no issues.

[@tpot91]

Will this conversion kit work on a model 722 .308?

[@314299]

Although the 722 is quite similar to the 700, I don't know if the mag parts are interchangeable enough. I suggest contacting Legacy Sports International, they should be able to answer the question.

[@CoolCoolCool89]

Will this work for a .300 win mag 700 BDL?

[@314299]

Legacy Sports lists part number ATIK5R300REM as the one for Remington 700 in 300 Win Mag.

[@CoolCoolCool89]

@@314299 i emailed them they said they dont have mags for it 😟

[@bigeyetuna6228]

Will this work on a 783 in 223?

[@314299]

No, will not fit a 783.