ok folks, since I got the sporter stock from Firpo and fired the rifle about 100 rounds I've decided to give it some love. The stock doesn't fit as good as I'd like. I had to shim the floor plate about 1/8" to clear trigger. And the action is not sitting exactly right, not even close.
I've decided it's time to do a bedding job. I'm not sure how to go about this. I know the wood needs trimming on the sides in a few places. The front and back corners of action and right side of barrel need some room. Maybe even the barrel channel just to make sure. This part is somewhat obvious as to how and what to do. My question is how much wood should I remove under action before bedding.
Remember I had to shim the floor plate? How should I address that? Bed action first then go after floor plate bedding?
What about pillar work? Is that really necessary for a hunting rifle with 99 years experience? This thing doesn't have a recoil lug. It's a .30-06, not exactly a light recoil like 223 but not a shoulder relocator like a belted magnum either.
What about kits? I see Brownell's has a few options. The most touted is Acraglass. I plan to have my grandchildren hunt with this rifle so long life is rather important. It may sound like a bad idea but I want to do this myself. I promise to stay away from the dishwasher
And you just know it's getting some trigger work. I doubt that has any impact on this but I figured I better mention it
I've decided it's time to do a bedding job. I'm not sure how to go about this. I know the wood needs trimming on the sides in a few places. The front and back corners of action and right side of barrel need some room. Maybe even the barrel channel just to make sure. This part is somewhat obvious as to how and what to do. My question is how much wood should I remove under action before bedding.
Remember I had to shim the floor plate? How should I address that? Bed action first then go after floor plate bedding?
What about pillar work? Is that really necessary for a hunting rifle with 99 years experience? This thing doesn't have a recoil lug. It's a .30-06, not exactly a light recoil like 223 but not a shoulder relocator like a belted magnum either.
What about kits? I see Brownell's has a few options. The most touted is Acraglass. I plan to have my grandchildren hunt with this rifle so long life is rather important. It may sound like a bad idea but I want to do this myself. I promise to stay away from the dishwasher
And you just know it's getting some trigger work. I doubt that has any impact on this but I figured I better mention it