Difference btwn a Remington BDL and an ADL
Gentlemen, need a little help here on the difference between a Remington BDL and an ADL. I have a Remington B/A .243 with a 4 round Mag. with a floor plate. What model could it be???? Thanks for any help on this.[:)]
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the adl loads through the top of the receiver,
the bdl and variants have a detachable mag or hinged floor plate.
probably other differences also but that is the main one.0 -
In addition, usually the BDL has a black tip at the end of the forearm, has checkering on the stock, and a white spacer between the buttplate and stock. 0 -
ADL has a hump on the back of the receiver.Also montecarlo stock. 0 -
bout 150-175 difference. 0 -
onegreatshot,
Pictures will certainly help us help you with the I.D.
"the adl loads through the top of the receiver,"
All Remington M700s load through the top of the receiver no matter whether it's an ADL or BDL. The exception is the DBM which is self-contained for reloading the rifle.
Since the ADL doesn't have a hinged floor plate, it unloads through the top of the receiver also. The BDL has a hinged floor plate and can unload by opening this. A detachable box magazine is self explanatory.
"ADL has a hump on the back of the receiver."
Pistollero1050, this might need some clarification since the receivers for both the ADL and BDL are the same. Remington has used the same receiver on all of their M700 models with the differences being in the barrel contour/length or the stock design.
Best.0 -
The BDL is a custom version of the 700's.
As mentioned the BDL features the drop out floor plate for easy unloading. And a higher grade stock and finish with white spacers and a black tip.
Over time the price differential has grown. Prices vary, especially now with some bad press lately on misfires.0 -
Onegreat,
Consider the BDL as the Cadillac with higher quality all around fit//bluing/stock finishe/checkering, and the ADL as the family sedan made for utility alone. But both will get you to market just the same. Same as with Remingtons 870 in Wingmaster ( deluxe) and Express (plain jane).
As stated, hinged floor plate is on the BDL, and have heard about aftermarket change out for magazine use. Factory produced magazine on the BDL is news to me? The Monte Carlo stock, to my knowledge, is only on the BDL, (just looked at my 7mm-mag to verify), not sure if ADL comes with it. But variations abound with the long-time production 700? Oh, and both are production models, not custom.
45er
EDIT P.S. > http://www.remington.com/product-families/firearms/centerfire-families/bolt-action-model-700.aspx< ADL no longer listed on Rem's web site?? Guess I'm falling behind the times.0 -
You may be wondering what you receive for paying two hundred dollars more for the BDL. [:D]. Although quite similar, the BDL and ADL can be differentiated in three separate ways.
1. Baseplate: BDLs have a baseplate, and ADLs do not. This means that the BDL has a "hinged magazine floorplate," enabling the user to unload the firearm without cycling the bolt. This can be useful on those cold hunts when extremities are prone to numbness.
2. Fore-end cap: BDLs have a unique fore-end cap that acts as a recoil buffer. The for-end cap will be black and can be found on the tip of the back end of the stock. ADLs are without this device.
3. Front Sight Hood: The BDL model has, over its front sight, a black hood, in effect shielding the delicate front sight from the elements. The ADL is without this device.
ADL to BDL conversion kit is ~ $150 (http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=340/Product/REMINGTON_700_ADL_TO_BDL_KITS)
Video of a ADL to BDL conversion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB3EHEy5xIE0 -
quote:Originally posted by 45er
EDIT P.S. > http://www.remington.com/product-families/firearms/centerfire-families/bolt-action-model-700.aspx< ADL no longer listed on Rem's web site?? Guess I'm falling behind the times.
IIRC, it was back in 2004ish or so.0 -
As many posters noted that with the BDL version of the Model 700 Rifle has a hinged floorplate for easy unloading of the rifle but also stated that the BDL was loaded from the top, I wanted to clear up this misconception. A Remington Model 700 BDL Rifle can be loaded from the top or the bottom! I always load mine from the bottom and when I get into the woods and am ready to load, I open the bolt, put one round in the chamber, close the bolt, then flip the rifle over and load 3 rounds in the internal magazine via the hinged floorplate. In large calibers such a 7mm Rem. Mag and 7mm RUM, by loading from the top, means you can only load 3 rounds versus the 4 rounds in the manner that I load. A little extra care must be taken when doing it this way because you already have a round chambered but following sound safety practices (safety on, muzzle pointed in a safe direction and hands & fingers kept away from the trigger), you should never have an accident (accidental discharge)! Loading this way may be deemed irresponsible to some but that depends on in whom's hands the rifle is being held when it is being loaded! I have taught many a person to load a 700 BDL in this manner and yes, they always seem to have their' fingers around the trigger until taught otherwise. I have never had an accidental discharge by loading in this manner and to my knowledge, none of the folks that I taught, have either. 0 -
No one has mentioned the "Classic" (I believe it's now discontinued). It's kind of a cross between the ADL and BDL. It has a straight combed stock, no cheek piece, and a hinged floor plate. Other than that, it resembles the ADL. It was origionally brought out as a slightly less costly version of the 700 with features that we wanted such as the more traditional stock and the floor plate and in most of the chamberings offered by Remington. Later it was introduced in a different chambering each year (7x57, .257, .222, etc.) as kind of an instant collectable. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by onegreatshot
Gentlemen, need a little help here on the difference between a Remington BDL and an ADL. I have a Remington B/A .243 with a 4 round Mag. with a floor plate. What model could it be???? Thanks for any help on this.[:)]
In direct reply tp your question, you have a BDL.0
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