Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles DBM for a hunting rifle: Yes or No

It is pretty handy. Get in the truck, take it out and sit it on the dash or in the consol. Leave it there the entire deer season and beyond. Use the rifle, put in the rifle.

I like them. It isn't a must have item, but a handy one if you have it.

In regards to the popularity of the AICS and similar type mag boxes, yes.

Also, the tacticool look is in, which is no doubt contributing to their popularity.



The difference being the issues with DBMs happen often enough to be a real concern.

That being said, the RAD latch systems and the like are a decent setup if a guy chooses to go DBM. Unfortunately I'm not aware of any flush fit mags to fit this system, which makes it tough on a hunting rifle.

Thanks for the info.

I've never held a 5 round mag to see how big of deal it is to have that extending below the rifle.

Hmm. Kind of counter-intuitive to think that a well-constructed mag box fitted to the action could be bested in OAL by one that is designed to slide in and out. Seems like the DBM would lose some OAL just by virtue of the fact that it's designed to do what it does.

One thing to consider though - AISC DBMs require the removal of the "nub" at the back of the mag box recess in the bottom of remington actions. This is what permits a longer COAL. In similar vein, a Wyatts extended mag box requires the same modification to achieve similar COAL latitude in BDL format

Great info. Thanks for making me aware. Didn't know this.

Not quite..



I'll take an aics dbm over a wyatt's any day.

Yup, thanks. That's why it wasn't registering, I don't own any 700's.

I've never seen the pf vs. Crf problem personally, but I will admit to dumping cartridges on the ground.

Haven't dropped the mag yet!

If it can be lost by God I can lose it. For the ammo example, yes I have went off to camp and forgot it before. Now mag box stays loaded with empty chamber until I'm ready.
The feller asked for our opinion, not to try and debunk everyone else's.
Bottom line, if you like Em great have at it. If you don't, so be it.
Seems like this place is getting more bitched up everyday. The man asked a question, simply answer if you want and move on. WTF are so many here now feel the need to argue their reasoning is better.

Hell one time I drove all the way to central Wyoming and didnt realize I left my rifle at home till I was unpacking..Just imagine how well I could lose a magazine

Improvise and overcome.

WTF is arguing? Let Travis know who it is and he will ban them for life.

I have two such rifles in my collection, one is a Steyr Mannlicher Model M Professional in 7 x 57 had it since 1976 no issues what so ever, still have the two magazines that came with the rifle. The other is a Sako 75 SS in 338. At the time I bought the rifle, I bought two extra magazines incase I should loose one, never happened. I had that rifle since 1996 or so. Lots of hunters shoot the likes of 760/7600's and various semi autos and Browning Lever Actions, they all use DBM. It comes down to personal choice and taste I guess, I would not discount a rifle just because of one.

I have rifles in about all types of mags except blind. I prefer the trap door mag with out detach. I find it easy to unload . I put the rounds in a soft carry case that I keep in my bag or coat pocket. Nothing to forget or lose. Next I favor my Browning that has a detachable mag that clips into the trap door. I keep a spare mag in my gear bag that goes with me where ever I go after I forgot it once.

exactly how I feel about it. On my 7600's it's the only way the come. I'm not a fan on bolt rifle.

My Beretta Mato has a detachable magazine that is removed using the same movement that you would use to open a detachable floorplate. I works very well.

I've a goodly smattering of DBM's,of different type. Firstly,like all things,they ain't equal. That being said,I've never released one,when I didn't want to...but I do tend to make the changes requisite,to suit my needs and improve retention.

If I'm gonna DBM,it's typically to eek more COAL.

Just got a Ruger Polymer Scout mag in yesterday's Mail,as I was curious in it's regards to COAL. It replicates a typical 700 box,so will go into the burn barrel,but I wanted to see for myself.(grin)

I'm purty hip on Atlas,wearing a much shortened release latch and a stiffer spring.

Hint.

I've hunted with detachables, hinged floorplates, blind mags, and the side-opening Krag. If you want a Tikka, you're getting a detachable. I have not had any problems with detachables. I can't "forget" it, because it's almost always in the rifle except for loading/unloading. It is easier to load/unload than a blind mag and a little easier than a himged floorplate rifle.