REMINGTON 700 DETACHABLE MAGAZINE DROP-IN KITS Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
Reviewers have mixed feelings about the REMINGTON 700 detachable magazine drop-in kits. While some appreciate the affordability and ease of installation, significant concerns arise regarding durability, magazine performance, and quality. A notable number of users experienced issues with feeding and spring tension, impacting overall satisfaction.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Ease of Installation
47%
Many customers highlight the drop-in design as convenient and straightforward, allowing for easy installation in their Remington 700 rifles without needing significant modifications. Reviewers mention that it generally fits well upon installation, making it a popular choice for those seeking a quick upgrade.
Durability and Quality Concerns
34%
A significant portion of reviewers express dissatisfaction with the materials used in the kits, particularly noting the low durability of the plastic components. Complaints about cracks forming during installation and the flimsy feel of the product underline a widespread concern regarding quality for long-term use.
Magazine Performance
34%
Several users report issues with the magazine's functionality, particularly regarding feeding reliability. Weak magazine springs and difficulty in removing or inserting the magazine are recurring themes. Some customers found the magazine performance acceptable, but many emphasized the need for improvements.
Value for Money
31%
A number of reviewers appreciate the affordable pricing of the drop-in kits compared to other options on the market. Consumers look at it as a cost-effective solution for converting to a detachable magazine system, especially when considering alternatives that can be significantly more expensive.
Mag Catch Wouldn't Move
The magazine catch was stuck and wouldn't latch or even move. I had to drive out the retaining pin and re-drill the hole in the magazine catch because it was too small and wasn't allowing the catch to rotate around the pin. This problem should have been caught while it was being assembled at the factory. Luckily I'm a gunsmith and had the correct tools to fix the problem. The follower spring is also very weak but does seem to work.
Flimsy polymer
This is a very flimsy polymer trigger guard and trigger bolt hold cracked when torqued to spec. The magazine is of good construction with a good magazine spring. The Magpull version has a much better quality trigger guard, but their magazine is not as good as this one.
Weak mag spring
I purchased one of these 5 round kits for my Bergara Wilderness .308 ( which takes all Rem 700 accessories). It will function fine when you have 5,4, or 3 rounds in the mag . When you get down to the last 2 , the rounds WILL NOT pick up and go into the chamber. The spring is way too weak to even push the bullets high enough up into the mag for the bolt to catch the rounds. I had high hopes for this kit . It fit perfectly into the stock, and seemed to work well until you get to the last 2 rounds ( every time)
Failure to feed
I was hoping this would work because there aren't a lot of options for .22-250 detachable magazines. The magazine spring is too weak and the cartridges don't consistently feed.
Direct fit but poor quality.
Direct replacement. Fits well in my 700 with no modifications needed. Magazine release could be bigger, would make it a lot easier to release the magazine. I would give the magazine a half star rating. VERY CHEAPLY made and hardly any spring tension.
Fits nicely but poor quality.
Direct replacement. Fits well in my 700 with no modifications needed. Magazine release could be bigger, would make it a lot easier to release the magazine. I would give the magazine a half star rating. VERY CHEAPLY made and hardly any spring tension.

