No. The only difference is in the stock. The BDL stock is fancier with a fore end black tip on it. The same action was used in the ADL which is a plainer stock.
The designation, ADL or BDL refers to the stock on the 700 model rifles. The 700ADL has a plain walnut stock with a blind box magazine, no floorplate. The Model 700 BDL is a bit fancier as far as the stock goes. This Model has a dropping floorplate and is most often found with a black plastic fore-end tip and grip cap.
It's a BDL. I know this because I own one and the replacement stocks are for BDL's...
ADL OR BDL? There is a difference.
There were 2 version of the Model 700, the ADL and BDL. The ADL-BDL designations were originally acronyms for A Grade Deluxe and B Grade Deluxe. The deluxe term was once tacked on to the end of the model designation. Physically the two rifles are very similar- the ADL has a blind floorplate for the magazine that cannot be opened from the bottom. The BDL floorplate can be opened to permit unloading from the bottom.
The BDL has a hinged floorplate assembly allowing ammo removal from the bottom of the rifle. The ADL has a trigger guard, only it does not have a hinged floorplate in the rifle's stock. In addition, the magazine well on the ADL is a blind bottom.
A Remington 742 BDL has a different stock and forearm than the 742 ADL. The stock of the 742 BDL has a cheek plate and the forearm is slanted at the front with a different type bolt which secures it. The 742 ADL is the most common type and easier to find if one is trying to purchase a 742.
Yes.
Yes. 700 BDL European
No, per Remington's site (http://www.remington.com/library/history/firearm_models/centerfire/model_700.asp), here are the dates for the various ADL models: ADL (1962 - 2004) ADL LS (1988 - 1993) ADL Synthetic (1996 - 2004) ADL Synthetic Youth (1998 - 2004) Remington still makes the 700 in BDL and CDL models and various other models (http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/).
As long as the action length is the same, yes. You will have to buy a few small items for the BDL stock if you already dont have them like the trigger guard, magazine spring and follower, mag cover and mag box, you can get this info from remington.com or call them, there service department can get you set up with the parts you need.
ADL, BDL, or older?