Description
The Howa ATIK5R kit takes the classic hinged-floorplate setup on your Remington 700 BDL and turns it into a modern detachable-magazine rifle. Instead of thumbing rounds into a fixed internal box, you drop in a new trigger guard assembly and feed from a 5-round polymer magazine that pops in and out with a mag release. It's built for short-action 700 BDL rifles chambered in .223 Rem and .204 Ruger, making it a smart pick for varmint rigs and range guns where quick reloads and swapping loaded mags actually matter.
What the Howa Ammo Boost Kit Does for Your 700 BDL
The whole idea here is the Ammo Boost Advantage: convert your bolt gun to accept detachable magazines without permanent modification. You get to load a magazine separately, snap it in, and swap it out for a fresh one without working the bolt or fumbling loose rounds. That's a real advantage when you're running a stage, chasing a second shot on a prairie dog town, or just tired of top-loading round by round during a long range session.
Installing the ATIK5R Drop-In Conversion
This is about as beginner-friendly as gun work gets. You pull the original bottom metal and trigger guard, drop in the new assembly, and seat the magazine. Basic hand tools get it done, and most folks have it wrapped up in well under ten minutes at the kitchen table. Instructions come in the box, so you're not left guessing on screw order or fitment.
Fit and Build on the Howa Detachable Mag Kit
Everything is molded from tough black polymer, which keeps weight down and blends in with a factory-style look. Owners consistently report clean fitment and smooth feeding with standard ammo, and the low-profile finish doesn't stick out on a classic sporter stock. One thing worth knowing: fit is best on injection-molded polymer stocks, and heavier target stocks may need a look before you buy. This kit is dialed in for the short-action .223 Rem/.204 Ruger 700 BDL specifically, so confirm your caliber and action length before ordering.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Howa
- Manufacturer Part Number: ATIK5R223REM
- UPC: 682146420739
- Product Type: Detachable Magazine Kit
- Caliber: .223 Rem / .204 Ruger
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Number of Magazines: 1 (5-round)
- Brand Fit: Remington
- Model Fit: 700 BDL (Short Action)
- Material: Polymer
- Finish: Black
- Overall Length: 11.7 in
- Shipping Weight: 0.35 lb
What’s Included
- One 5-round black polymer detachable magazine
- Conversion trigger guard / floor plate assembly with magazine release
- Installation instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Howa ATIK5R kit fit my Remington 700?
This specific kit is built for short-action Remington 700 BDL rifles chambered in .223 Rem and .204 Ruger. It replaces the hinged-floorplate bottom metal on the BDL action. Confirm your rifle is a short-action BDL in one of those calibers before ordering, since Howa makes separate kits for other actions and cartridges.
How hard is the ATIK5R conversion to install?
It's a true drop-in job that most owners finish in under ten minutes with basic hand tools. You remove the original trigger guard and bottom metal, drop in the new assembly, and seat the magazine. Printed instructions come in the box to walk you through it.
Does the Howa Ammo Boost kit require permanent changes to my rifle?
No. It swaps in place of your factory bottom metal, so nothing is machined or altered permanently. If you ever want to go back to the original hinged floorplate, you can reinstall it.
Can I buy extra magazines for the ATIK5R kit?
Yes, spare 5-round and 10-round Ammo Boost magazines are sold separately, so you can carry loaded backups for faster reloads. Just match any spare mag to your action length and caliber family. Having a couple of loaded mags in your pack is one of the biggest perks of running this conversion.





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