Understanding the M5 Bottom Metal Compatibility with Grayboe StocksĀ
Hey everyone, Steve here with Grayboe. Today, I want to take a few minutes to talk about an important topic that comes up frequently: the M5 bottom metal footprint and how it applies to all Grayboe stocks. Currently, all Grayboe rifle stocks are inletted to accept the M5 footprint bottom metal. While many aftermarket riflesāsuch as Bergara, Christensen Arms, and othersāuse a Remington 700 footprint for the action inlet, their bottom metal inlet often differs. Thatās where the M5 footprint comes into play.Ā
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?Ā
If youāre upgrading to a Grayboe stock, youāll need to ensure you have an M5 bottom metal for a proper fit. This is crucial because your existing factory bottom metalālike those found in standard Remington 700sātypically wonāt transfer over unless itās already M5-compatible. Some manufacturers like Bergara have started producing rifles that come with what they call āM5-compatibleā bottom metal. In that case, yesāyou may be able to transfer it over to a Grayboe stock. However, it's essential to double-check and confirm that itās a true M5 footprint. If itās not, it simply wonāt be compatible with our stocks.Ā Ā
FLOOR PLATE OPTIONS AND WHAT YOUāLL NEEDĀ
Grayboe offers several M5 bottom metal options, including a standard floor plate that functions much like a traditional BDL. If you choose that route, youāll also need to source a spring, mag box, and follower, as our floor plate does not include those parts. Alternatively, we offer other M5 bottom metal systems to suit your specific setup and preference.Ā
Bottom line: All Grayboe stocks require M5 footprint bottom metal. Always confirm compatibility before attempting to install your existing hardware.Ā
If you're unsure, reach out to our teamāwe're happy to help!
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