I'm having a 416 Rem built on a Dakota action. Should I use a Mod 70 type floor plate or a Mod 700 type? I'm not sure which would be more dependable with this level of recoil. Any other options you would prefer?

I am confused.

The Dakota actions sold in Brownell's catalog come with a magazine box, floorplate, spring and follower. How did you end out without all of the kit that goes with the action?

Yes, I would use the Dakota bottom metal....certainly neither the M-70 or the Rem 700 metal is for big bores...you need a drop box at any rate for all big bores IMO....

I think he is referring to the Hunter model without a drop box, not Model 76. Model 76 is much more expensive and it comes as a complete action assembly.

Thanks for the input guys. You are correct the action is a model 97 action, not the 76. I have gone with a Dakota floor plate. Thanks again.