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http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:36 GMT vBulletin 300 http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/images/styles/longrangehunting/misc/rss.jpg http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/ http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/adjusting-length-pull-49053/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:40 GMT This question may have been answered already and if it has I apologize, but I did a search and couldn't find an answer. I would like to know some methods to increase the length of pull of a factory composite stock. Please help! I have to lengthen it about an inch. ]]> Gunsmithing straightshooter http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/adjusting-length-pull-49053/ http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/rem-700-synthetic-stock-needs-free-floating-49042/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:03:43 GMT I just got a Remington 700 ADL .243 with their standard "synthetic" stock. I heard it's just plastic. Pic below is not the one in question, but identical model:



Anyway, my range was closed when I went to sight in, so had to go to an alternate place(gravel pit) and sighted in off the top of my car with a poor front rest with butt on my shoulder. Shaky as leaf, but managed a group that impressed me, considering the poor rest and setup I used.

However, I did notice there is significant contact between the barrel and stock when I lightly bump the stock. There's no way I could pass a dollar under the barrel. I got this gun because it's simple. I don't have to worry about scratches on a beautiful BDL stock or getting it wet, etc. It's my take-it-in-the-woods-and-hunt-with-it-gun.

I want to free-float the barrel. Before someone wastes their time telling me to get a Bell & Carlson or McMillan, I want to work with this pos stock I have now. I have other gun projects with other guns where I'll be purchasing the said stocks. I do have questions though:

1.) While Remington calls this stock "synthetic", it is plastic. Are other "synthetic" stocks plastic too? Or are the others made from fiberglass?

2.) These stocks are cheap if one is to look for them used. Are they a pos stock or is it the simplicity of it that makes it cheap?

What little I know of free floating, can't I just disassemble the stock from the gun and start to work away at the stock with my Dremel and die grinder? If so, how would I need to finish up? Or better question, how do I do it right? I've read some about free floating, but it was wood and I'm thinking working with this plastic has to be easier.

Is this going to be simple or are there things I have to look out for or do correctly?

Oh, one last question I almost forgot? This isn't one of those barrel/stock setups where there's a bump in the stock to give it an upward support or pressure, is it?

Your help, advice and/or opinions welcome.

Thanks,

iSnipe ]]> Gunsmithing iSnipe http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/rem-700-synthetic-stock-needs-free-floating-49042/ http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/aftermarket-boss-system-49039/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:49:47 GMT i have heard you can send in any make or model of rifle into browing and they can put a BOSS system on it. was wondering if you could have a gunsmith... i have heard you can send in any make or model of rifle into browing and they can put a BOSS system on it. was wondering if you could have a gunsmith do it, or if it is even possible. would love to do it on my savage 338.

thanks ]]> Gunsmithing savagebeliever http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/aftermarket-boss-system-49039/ http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/sendero-stock-49027/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:29:48 GMT Can a factory sendero stock be widened enough to accept a Krieger HV contour or should I go the aftermarket route? Can a factory sendero stock be widened enough to accept a Krieger HV contour or should I go the aftermarket route? ]]> Gunsmithing bobh918 http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/sendero-stock-49027/ http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/7mm-rem-mag-300-rum-49019/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:49:52 GMT Hello everyone! Sorry for the delay on my first post. Love the website and all the info that everyone provides! I am in the process of converting my... Hello everyone! Sorry for the delay on my first post. Love the website and all the info that everyone provides! I am in the process of converting my 7mm rem mag sendero to a 300 RUM. Got a 30" Krieger 1:10 that I am going to push some 208 AMAX or 210 Berger's. My question is should I have the smith open up the magazine box on the action to accomodate an aftermarket magazine (DBM) or is the general advice just to single feed? Going to mostly be used for target shooting and maybe a little hunting, like prairie dogs and mule deer. Can't really use it for elk in AZ as there are to many boneheads that like to road hunt and blow a lot of opportunities for most of us hunters. I have other rifles for the close range shots anyways. Anyways, if using an aftermarket is a good thought, what would be the way to go? I am all ears and appreciate any advice! ]]> Gunsmithing bobh918 http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/7mm-rem-mag-300-rum-49019/ http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/h-s-length-pull-49013/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:13:28 GMT I was looking into ordering an H-S stock for a model 70 I want to start doing a custom job on. When going to order they ask for the length of pull. ... I was looking into ordering an H-S stock for a model 70 I want to start doing a custom job on. When going to order they ask for the length of pull. How exactly do I get this? I've never done a custom rifle before, and there isn't a gunsmith close by so I figured I'd ask on here. All I have is the factory stocks on all but one of my guns, and the one has a B&C Medalist so I have never had to deal with this. Thanks for the help! ]]> Gunsmithing Greywolf18 http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/h-s-length-pull-49013/ http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/what-colour-gun-49009/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:21:14 GMT Image: http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/huntinghellsaroarin/defaultCAC18JMR.jpg I really like this colour. What do you think it is ? ...

I really like this colour.

What do you think it is ?

Tactical coyote brown ?

Thanks

DUH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDhrHJMiefk ]]> Gunsmithing Down Under Hunter http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/what-colour-gun-49009/ http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/beddin-day-48940/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:30:54 GMT Well after almost four years I finally whipped up some resin and got a stock done. I took a small collection of pics to kinda illustrate the... Well after almost four years I finally whipped up some resin and got a stock done. I took a small collection of pics to kinda illustrate the processes involved for how I do stock work. Many have asked over the last year or so and I promised someone at some point that I'd show it, so I'm making good on it.

Enjoy.

Chad

Set up: Telling the machine where the origin points are and getting the stock blank straight with the machine. Please excuse the barely visible explative language written on the one vice jaw in sharpie marker. I snapped a photo on my phone and sent it to an old buddy and I wanted him to feel right at home with my picture. (we verbally abuse one another at every opportunity)



Primary inlet: Getting material out of the way so the action has someplace to sit. Shown is the barrel channel being machined.



Checking the fit: The barreled action now sits in the stock. Everything is pointing in the right direction and at the appropriate height. The stock now comes out of the machine and moves into bedding prep stage. In this photo the action is actually sitting slightly above show line. This is because I had not yet removed the bolt stop on the receiver. Once removed the action sits half in/out of the stock.



Taping: it's too easy to slop bedding someplace you don't want it, so I get carried away with masking off the stock. Just easier for me this way. I have "pull tabs" that I remove once everything is in place. These tabs get the bulk of the bedding material off the sides making clean up much easier once it's time to pop the action out of the stock.



Action prep: Clay, clay, and more clay. Then spray on the release agent and install the pillar studs. Action is now ready for the goop.



Removal: I got a little ahead of myself. The action has been popped out and the deck surface of the stock has been rough sanded to bring the bedding/stock to an even finish height. From here it's back in the machine for the 2ndary inletting work. Side by side of before and after: This is a different gun of mine that I bedded years ago using the same method/procedure. Once finished the new stock will look very similar.



Hope you enjoyed this.

Cheers,

Chad ]]> Gunsmithing NesikaChad http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/beddin-day-48940/