Originally Posted by Iclimb
Do you know if the DBM bottom metal can be replaced with Bdl style hinged floor plate?

No, the inlet for the Surgeon metal is longer and deeper.

Originally Posted by Iclimb
I'm a little ignorant to the switch barrel but do you use a go � no go guage to get repeatable headspace or just fired piece of brass?

Neither.....screw 'em off, screw 'em on, snug 'em up a tad so they don't unscrew, and call it good.