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I have a mid-90's M700 BDL (Stainless) in like new condition. Although it shoots nice, I hate the synthetic stock (much nicer than current synthetic stocks) and want to go with walnut. At some point, I want to pass it on to my son.

With so many people going to synthetic stocks, I would like to buy a nice "takeoff" Walnut stock.

Does the DBM affect what I can use? When I see stocks for sale, they rarely mention the DBM.

If so, is it easy to convert to a traditional magazine?

I know where there is a short action 700 MR DM walnut stock.

Unfortunately, I need a Long Action for my .270.

Richards offers various grades of walnut and their brown laminate finishes a rich medium to dark brown.

The DBM stock is different. A standard stock can be modified if you are comfortable doing so.

The easiest thing is the get a DBM stock, of course.

Another option is to get the bottom metal, follower and spring to use with a standard stock, doing away with the DBM.

Boyds will inlet a couple different styles of their stocks for a 700 LA DBM in walnut or laminated wood.

You cannot convert a DBM to BDL as there are no feed rails in a DBM action. FYI

Actually you can, but I left out an important part (good catch). You must purchase a Wyatt's center feed BDL magazine, rather than use a standard magazine.

its way to easy to convert a regular stock to accept the dbm magazine...all you have to do is file on each side if the magazine where you squeeze to release the magazine