That was my reasoning. Not at all fond of the Howa plastic bottom or the Magazine. Mine is .223 and I think it still left room for 4 rounds in the blind box mag.It is super light and joy to carry in the thick woods.
I'm debating on hinged floor plate. Not sure I'd want my rifle giving birth to live ammo. 🤔
But also don't care for mags that are not flush fit with stock...
