Bottom metal
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A bottom metal is a
action and also helps to clamp the receiver onto the stock. The bottom metal also frequently incorporates the trigger guard,[1] for instance on the Mauser 98 and M1 Garand
, although a trigger guard by itself is not considered a bottom metal.
In
detachable magazines are called detachable bottom metals (DBM), and contains a rectangular reception slot called the magazine well, with a latch
mechanism that securely holds the inserted magazine in place.
Single-shot firearms (e.g. SIG Sauer 200 STR) typically do not have bottom metals, and modern firearms with metallic chassis (e.g. SIG Sauer CROSS) do not have separate bottom metals as its function is already integrated into the chassis.
Remington 700 rifle) being modified to accept various models of detachable box magazines (e.g. an AICS magazine), simply by replacing the factory bottom metal with an aftermarket one.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Swift Bullet Co. Acquires Blackburn Bottom Metal". www.americanrifleman.org. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ^ "Upgrading a Remington 700 SPS Tactical". www.shootingillustrated.com. Retrieved 2020-12-15.