Keep in mind that the barrel channel file doesn't work very well on a laminated stock. The laminate makes it basically solid glue, when it does cut, it will be uneven and chatter. A mill is the best option but I realize that's not an option for everyone. Sand paper cuts the glue and wood the best and in the most even manner, at the cost of time. A regular half round wood file works well as well and the straight edge of the file can help keep the channel lip true.
More likely than not, what you got was a Boyd's stock. Their linleting is rough at best, make sure to check the action inleting and the bottom metal before you get too carried away with the barrel channel. I would also recommend bedding it, the last two Boyd's laminated stocked that came into the shop had to have the bottom metal bedded as well to make up for the over cut inletting from Boyd's. I don't want to say they're bad stocks, just a lot of work so don't get me wrong. In most cases a two or three step bedding process is required to get it square as well as aesthetically pleasing before the finial barrel channel can be inleted fully for a proper float. Feel free to call the shop number below anytime you like if you need any information and have questions, we'll help you the best we can.
Wanted to throw my lot in with the brotherhood. I've been shooting my father's STW since eighth grade. It's a stock Rem 700 BDL with leupold 4.5-14x40 Vari-x 3 AO. My father passed from ALS Dec. 27 so carrying this rifle really holds a lot of sentiment. He purchased the rifle in the mid 90's to carry on a hunt in Labrador with Jack Hume Adv. but opted for his browning Abolt 7 mag. So this rifle stayed in the safe until he got a deal on some glass for it.
Thanks for all the load info, I'll be starting up that labor of love here shortly.
Sorry to hear about your Father.... That being said he sure left you a great and specilal gift. It will continue to be a memory maker for sure. Welcome to the brotherhood and as others will also say.... If we can help, you need only ask and we will help where we can...
Dan
Sorry to hear about your Father.... That being said he sure left you a great and specilal gift. It will continue to be a memory maker for sure. Welcome to the brotherhood and as others will also say.... If we can help, you need only ask and we will help where we can...
Dan
I appreciate it fellas. I've been jotting everything down in a notebook, planning a reloading bench and already planning a build. (My wife is going to dislike you guys.)
Guys, I am looking for a barrel channel rasp or file or what ever they are called. I am getting a laminated stock from Stockys, but by the dimensions that are posted, I will need to open it up around .030, to get the barrel to fully float. I have done the old " dowel and sandpaper" routine before, but that's going to be a lot of sanding, and I want it perfect. The barrel will be a # 4 Brux. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
I appreciate it fellas. I've been jotting everything down in a notebook, planning a reloading bench and already planning a build. (My wife is going to dislike you guys.)
I'm thinking in a year or two I'll build a lefty version of the sendero in 7stw.
Hey Lefty
This is exactly what i think i want to do now instead of dumping money in the old left handed rem 700 bdl. Would like to just build a left handed Sendero with 26" stainless fluted barrel..... Just don't know really where to start. I don't want to use the action from the 700 i have because it was my daddy's, didnt want to change much about the looks besides a little longer barrel. I think i will just leave it in the case like it is. Im scared that even after putting a 26" barrel, pillar bedding stock and truing action it still may not shoot all that great....