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Badger Floorplate

Badger Ordnance Tactical Floorplate finished in matt black
The Mcmillan stock I have has been inletted for a Badger Ordnance or D.D. Ross Floorplate. The stock floorplate from Remington is a piece of crap, so I figured what the Hell. At around $300, it's not a cheap option, but since this project is already rediculously expensive, what's another $300.

I decided to get the Badger floorplate over the D.D. Ross floorplate for two reasons: 1) I just couldn't find the D.D. Ross (Celt can get them - see the gunsmithing section for his address) 2) I figured I already had a bunch of Badger Ordnance stuff - why not complete the set?

The original Remington PSS floorplate
The Badger Ordnance Tactical Floorplate is designed to be stronger and more durable than the stock part. There is no doubt that it is. The original floorplate is garbage. It feels like cheap stamped steel from a 1950's toy gun. I will say that the magazine floorplate release does work well. Otherwise I'm happy to get rid of it.

The Badger floorplate has a substantially thicker trigger guard and is of an obiously higher quality than the original part. That being said, I'm not overly impressed with it. The offical Badger Website describes this part as: "A solid, Heavy Duty, one piece replacement for the standard Remington Aluminum guard. Extra wide and thick in the front and rear tang for increased clamping power. Uses standard socket head cap screws for maximum strength and interchangeability. Minor inletting required. Screws provided. (in the white)"

I agree whole-heartedly that this floorplate provides more support and increased clamping power, and the wider trigger guard is a welcome addition. I have no doubt that this item is an order of magnitude stronger than the original part. The Badger floorplate does not scream out quality like their rings and bases do. I'm not even sure I could say why.

One point that bothers me is the magazine base release. On the cheesy original part, the button worked well even if it was cheap. On the Badger, it is all but impossible to release the door. The button is sort of a rocker assembly within the trigger guard itself which is very hard to push - almost impossible with gloves. I'm no sniper, so perhaps I'm missing something. Is this a better design for the field somehow? Should the magazine floorplate never be released easily? I'll post more if I find out, but right now I'm not thrilled with the release. Also the spring for the magazine follower clips onto the door of the original part. When you relase the badger, the entire spring and follower can fall out. This is a good thing?

The part comes "In the white" which means it has to be finished. I opted for Celt to finish it in matt black to match the rifle. As with the other work he's done for me, the finish is excellent.

In short I think the Badger Floorplate is an excellent addition to a tactical rifle, but the magazine release could be easier to manipulate, and the cost is rediculous. This should be a $150 part - not a $300 part.