Are All Remington 700 Stocks Interchangeable? ADL, BDL, SA & LA Fit Guide

No, not all Remington 700 stocks are interchangeable.

That is the mistake many buyers make. They see “Remington 700 stock” and assume any Remington 700 short action, long action, ADL, BDL, wood stock, synthetic stock, or chassis will fit the same rifle. It does not work that way.

A Remington 700 stock has to match the rifle’s action length, inlet, magazine or floorplate style, bottom metal, barrel contour, and hardware. A short-action BDL stock will not fit a long-action ADL rifle without major mismatch issues. A heavy-barrel rifle may not clear a sporter barrel channel. A detachable-magazine conversion may need a different inlet than a factory hinged-floorplate setup.

That is why WOOX lists Remington 700 compatibility by configuration, including action length, magazine/floorplate setup, barrel profile, and model family where applicable, rather than treating every Remington 700 as one universal fit.

This guide explains what buyers get wrong before ordering a Remington 700 stock or chassis.

A stock may be made for the Remington 700 platform, but it still has to match the exact rifle configuration. The most important fit checks are action length, ADL vs BDL setup, bottom metal, magazine system, barrel contour, and stock inlet.

Fit factors to confirm:

• Short action vs long action: determines whether the receiver fits the stock inlet.
• ADL vs BDL: changes the magazine and floorplate setup.
• Bottom metal: controls whether the stock accepts factory floorplate or detachable magazine hardware.
• Barrel contour: determines whether the barrel clears the channel.
• Stock inlet: determines how the action seats into the stock.
• Recoil lug area: must seat flat before final torque.
• Action screws and hardware: must match the stock, bottom metal, and action setup.

The safe rule is simple: buy the stock for the exact Remington 700 configuration you own, not just for “a Remington 700.”

Short Action vs Long Action: The First Fit Check

Action length is the first thing to confirm.

A Remington 700 short-action stock and a Remington 700 long-action stock are not interchangeable. The receiver length, stock inlet, screw spacing, magazine length, and bottom-metal fit are different enough that the wrong stock will not seat correctly.

Common short-action chamberings include .243 Win, .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08 Rem, and many .223 Rem configurations, though .223 rifles may require extra magazine and bottom-metal verification. Common long-action chamberings include .25-06 Rem, .270 Win, .30-06 Springfield, 7mm Rem Mag, and .300 Win Mag.

Caliber is a useful clue, but it should not be the only fit check. Many centerfire rifle owners get confused when ordering replacement stocks because they are unsure whether their rifle is short or long action.

Before buying a stock, confirm the action length from the rifle, the manufacturer’s documentation, or the stock maker’s compatibility chart.

ADL vs BDL: Why Floorplate Style Changes Stock Fit

The next major fit question is ADL vs BDL.

A Remington 700 ADL traditionally uses a blind internal magazine. That means there is no hinged floorplate cutout in the bottom of the stock. The magazine is typically loaded from the top of the action, with no hinged floorplate for unloading from below.

A Remington 700 BDL uses a hinged floorplate beneath the magazine. That floorplate requires bottom metal and a stock inlet cut to accept it.

That difference matters because a BDL stock has a bottom opening for hinged-floorplate hardware. An ADL stock usually has a solid bottom. Swapping between them may require the correct bottom metal, magazine parts, screws, and sometimes fitting.

Magazine and floorplate setups:

• ADL: blind internal magazine; stock usually has no floorplate opening.
• BDL: hinged floorplate; requires a bottom-metal inlet.
• DBM: detachable box magazine; requires a DBM-compatible inlet.
• AICS-style conversion: detachable magazine system; requires compatible bottom metal and stock cut.

Do not assume ADL and BDL stocks interchange just because both are Remington 700 stocks.

Bottom Metal and Magazine Systems: BDL, DBM, and AICS Are Not the Same

Bottom metal is one of the most common reasons a Remington 700 stock does not fit correctly.

Factory BDL bottom metal, aftermarket detachable bottom metal, and AICS-pattern magazine conversions can all require different stock inlets. If a stock is cut for factory BDL bottom metal, it may not accept a detachable-magazine system without the correct inlet or modification.

This is why many aftermarket stock makers list Remington 700 stocks by action length, magazine setup, and barrel contour. Separate stock configurations may exist for ADL short action, BDL short action, BDL long action, detachable box magazine, sporter contour, varmint contour, tactical contour, and bull barrel contour rifles.

The stock has to match more than the action. It also has to match the hardware below the action.

Barrel Contour and Barrel Channel Clearance

Barrel contour does not change the receiver inlet, but it can decide whether the rifle actually fits the stock.

A sporter barrel, varmint barrel, Sendero-style barrel, tactical barrel, and bull barrel do not all need the same barrel channel. A stock made for a slim sporter contour may not clear a heavier barrel. A heavy barrel that touches the stock can interfere with free-float clearance and may create pressure points after the action is torqued.

Stock makers often call this out directly by listing Remington 700 stocks by barrel contour, such as sporter, varmint, tactical, heavy sporter, Sendero-style, or bull barrel configurations.

Before ordering, confirm:

• Your barrel contour
• Barrel-channel clearance
• Whether the barrel is intended to free-float
• Whether the stock maker supports your contour
• Whether fitting or gunsmith work may be required

Do not assume every Remington 700 stock clears every Remington 700 barrel.

Wood Stock vs Chassis: What Changes in Fit?

A wood stock and a chassis can feel very different, but both start with the same fit rules.

The action still needs the correct inlet. The magazine system still has to match. The barrel still has to clear the channel. The recoil lug still has to seat flat. The action screws still need to pull the receiver into the stock evenly.

A wood stock should not be treated as only a cosmetic upgrade. On a premium walnut-and-aluminum stock, the wood brings warmth, grain, and character, while the internal structure supports a more stable interface between the action and stock.

That is the WOOX approach: tradition on the outside, structure underneath, and fit that starts with the rifle’s actual configuration. WOOX Remington 700 stocks and chassis are listed by specific fit configurations, including action length, magazine/floorplate setup, barrel profile, and model family where applicable.

Factory Remington 700 vs Remington 700 Clone Actions

Another common mistake is assuming that every “Remington 700 footprint” action will drop into every Remington 700 stock.

Many custom actions are based on the Remington 700 footprint, but that does not always mean every detail is identical. Recoil lug dimensions, bolt release style, bottom-metal preference, trigger fit, and magazine system can all affect compatibility. Oversized or aftermarket recoil lugs may require additional inlet clearance or fitting. This is important for clone/custom actions.

Some WOOX and aftermarket listings include “Remington 700 and clones,” but the buyer still needs to confirm the specific action, bottom metal, and inlet before ordering. A stock that fits a factory Remington 700 BDL short action may not automatically fit every clone action without checking the stock maker’s guidance.

Action Screw Torque and Final Seating

Once the stock is confirmed, installation still matters.

Action screws should be tightened according to the current WOOX installation guide or product page for the exact stock and rifle configuration. Torque values can vary by stock model, action, hardware, and bottom-metal setup.

Before final torque, check:

• Recoil lug seating
• Barrel-channel clearance
• Magazine fit
• Bottom-metal alignment
• Trigger clearance
• Safety function
• Action screw engagement

Do not use torque to force a bad fit. If the action rocks, binds, or will not sit flat, stop and inspect the inlet before tightening.

Common Remington 700 Stock-Buying Mistakes

Most Remington 700 stock-fit problems come from one of these mistakes:

• Buying a short-action stock for a long-action rifle.
• Buying a long-action stock for a short-action rifle.
• Confusing ADL and BDL.
• Ignoring bottom metal.
• Assuming factory BDL and detachable magazine systems use the same inlet.
• Forgetting barrel contour.
• Assuming a heavy barrel will clear a sporter channel.
• Buying for “Remington 700” without checking the exact rifle model.
• Assuming every clone action will drop into every Remington 700 stock.
• Torquing the action before checking recoil-lug seating and barrel clearance.

A good stock upgrade starts before the purchase. Measure first. Match the configuration. Then install.

Before You Buy: Remington 700 Stock Fit Checklist

Use this checklist before ordering a Remington 700 wood stock, chassis, or replacement stock:

• Confirm your exact Remington 700 model.
• Confirm short action or long action.
• Confirm ADL, BDL, DBM, or AICS-style magazine setup.
• Confirm bottom metal.
• Confirm barrel contour.
• Confirm barrel-channel clearance.
• Confirm recoil lug fit.
• Confirm action screw hardware.
• Confirm whether bedding, pillars, or gunsmith fitting is required.
• Check the stock maker’s current compatibility chart.

If any of these are unclear, do not guess. Ask the stock maker, firearm manufacturer, or a qualified gunsmith before ordering.

Where WOOX Fits In

WOOX Remington 700 stocks and chassis are built around specific configurations, not universal assumptions.

That matters because a Remington 700 is not just one rifle in one shape. It can be short action or long action. It can be ADL, BDL, DBM, SPS Tactical, Sendero, or another variant. It can carry a sporter barrel, heavy barrel, or precision contour.

A WOOX stock gives the rifle more than a new look. It brings walnut, machined structure, Italian design, and a fit-first upgrade path for shooters who want their rifle to feel finished, stable, and worth keeping.

Before choosing a WOOX stock, confirm your rifle’s action length, magazine system, bottom metal, barrel profile, and the selected WOOX product page compatibility notes. The right stock should match the rifle before the first screw is tightened.

The Remington 700 platform is popular because it is versatile, but that versatility creates fit variables. Short action and long action are different. ADL and BDL are different. Factory bottom metal and detachable magazine systems are different. Barrel contours are different. Clone actions can add another layer of detail.

The safest path is to treat stock fit as a checklist, not a guess.

When the action length, inlet, magazine setup, barrel contour, recoil lug, and hardware all line up, a Remington 700 stock upgrade can give the rifle a more stable, better-fitted foundation. When one of those details is wrong, the stock may not fit, feed, or seat correctly.

Choose the stock that matches the rifle you actually own...

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