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<blockquote data-quote="Coyboy" data-source="post: 648144" data-attributes="member: 3733"><p>I think this was said but the compatibility of that bottom metal to that stock is the issue. The only fix for the side profile would be building up the stock with epoxy and working it down to fit the bottom metal better. That BM looks wider than typical remy floorplate which 95% of after market stocks are designed for. The rear action screw area suffers from the plight of the stock radius and a flat profile on the bottom metal. I wouldn't expect a smith to weld up aluminum and re-profile a piece of bottom metal, and squaring off the radius in the grip would have looked really sick. This issue would have warranted a follow up call for guidance on continuing on with that bottom metal.</p><p></p><p>When 20 manf. make 20 different parts and a customer chooses xyz, sometimes compatibility doesn't work out real well. This is where the experience and guidance of the smith needs to be taken into account so that he can lead you to sound decisions on components.</p><p></p><p>I am sometimes disappointed with the inlet jobs on some high end fiberglass stocks, to include the sanding marks on some gel colored units. I try and dress them up with as little effort as possible, and not pass on additional cost to the consumer. Due to some molded in finishes this can often times be difficult at best.</p><p>This is why communication from the start needs to be very direct, if you looking for 100% hair seem joints and flawless fit and finish relay this to your smith so he can plan accordingly, and price his product for the time involved.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coyboy, post: 648144, member: 3733"] I think this was said but the compatibility of that bottom metal to that stock is the issue. The only fix for the side profile would be building up the stock with epoxy and working it down to fit the bottom metal better. That BM looks wider than typical remy floorplate which 95% of after market stocks are designed for. The rear action screw area suffers from the plight of the stock radius and a flat profile on the bottom metal. I wouldn't expect a smith to weld up aluminum and re-profile a piece of bottom metal, and squaring off the radius in the grip would have looked really sick. This issue would have warranted a follow up call for guidance on continuing on with that bottom metal. When 20 manf. make 20 different parts and a customer chooses xyz, sometimes compatibility doesn't work out real well. This is where the experience and guidance of the smith needs to be taken into account so that he can lead you to sound decisions on components. I am sometimes disappointed with the inlet jobs on some high end fiberglass stocks, to include the sanding marks on some gel colored units. I try and dress them up with as little effort as possible, and not pass on additional cost to the consumer. Due to some molded in finishes this can often times be difficult at best. This is why communication from the start needs to be very direct, if you looking for 100% hair seem joints and flawless fit and finish relay this to your smith so he can plan accordingly, and price his product for the time involved. [/QUOTE]
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