Why is DBM so expensive?

[horsemen61]

Ok guys I have an older savage model 10 fcp -sr 6.5 Creedmoor with savages 10 round proprietary mag it is getting worse and worse so I am looking into getting the accurate mag dbm with a 5 round mag while I did order it can someone please explain to me how that wee bit of metal and 1 mag is worth $175 bucks I am all for buy once cry once but I am just trying to find some value here you know!


Also shipping was $21


So back to the original question/point why is aftermarket DBM so expensive I am guessing because you have to fit it?

 

[LoonWulf]

Special interest, machining, and materials......I assume anyway.
Factory hinged bottom metal runs 100-125 so it's not way out of line

 

[edwardware]

. . . can someone please explain to me how that wee bit of metal and 1 mag is worth $175 bucks

Pricing is not, and has never been, based solely on cost. It's supply and demand, and you're shopping for a part with very low demand. Most rifles in the world wear their factory bottom metal forever.

Replacement triggers cost much more (guess 5x?) as much to make as a DBM, but the market is large and competitive, so the price is about the same.

 

[mcb]

Actually the bottom metal is only $130 you paid $45 for the magazine.

Did you see the price for the Remington version?

That bottom metal uses standard AICS pattern magazines so you can go else where for additional magazines. Magpul even makes magazines that should work with that bottom metal. Less than $40 you can get a 10rd magazine.

 

[Styx]

Component, operation (tools, machinery, electricity, water, rent, payroll, etc), and other cost are added into the price. Supply and demand may also play a small role as well as manufacturing time. Even though two parts might be somewhat the same, if part A takes 30 minutes to manufacture, and higher quality part B takes 45 minutes, that cost will be passed on to you as well.