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<blockquote data-quote="Phil3" data-source="post: 626135" data-attributes="member: 17575"><p>Yes, this is quite helpful. Your clearly laid out a process which makes sense and not too intimidating! However, I run into trouble with hole alignment and use of the heat tape. </p><p> </p><p>There is substantial misalignment between the front action threaded hole and the 5/16" (.3125") hole in the bedding block. The front action threaded hole was so far forward of the 5/16" (.3125") bedding block hole, it was not possible to even start the screw (.230" OD smooth part). It was apparent that the rear tang area of the stock was bearing against the tang, effectively acting as the recoil lug. I removed some sticky material found in this area along with some burrs, that permitted the stock to move ever so slightly rearward. This was just enough to get the front action screw started, but the side of the screw is very nearly bearing against the forward wall of the bedding block 5/16" hole. With heat shrink fitted, it will not be possible to even start the screw into the action. Or fit the action with headless screws and heat tape into the stock. The action and stock hole are just too misaligned. The rear screw hole is fine. </p><p> </p><p>It appears the cause of the action being too far forward is that the rear stock tang area is acting as the recoil lug. There is a 1/16" gap between the recoil lug and the bedding block. The action needs to move rearward at least that much, which will likely fix the front misalignment. However, it will cause the rear holes to be misaligned. I do not know if the misalignment would be enough to prevent side loads on the screw from the bedding block, but I am not at all convinced it is possible to simultaneously fit front and rear screws with heat shrink. It is like the bedding block holes are just spaced too closely. </p><p> </p><p>I can bore out the front hole to gain clearance or use my milling machine (if I somehow find a way to hold the stock and not crush it) to elongate the bedding block screw hole. But I am very disturbed that Bell and Carlson would release a stock needing this level of modifications which is advertised as "screw it in and shoot". And then the fact that the recoil lug is not even TOUCHING the stock, with the rear tang absorbing all recoil? That seems pretty astonishing to me, but maybe I am expecting too much. ???</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for your tips. I am keeping this as I like the idea of the heat tape and maintaining clearance around the screws. </p><p> </p><p>Phil</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phil3, post: 626135, member: 17575"] Yes, this is quite helpful. Your clearly laid out a process which makes sense and not too intimidating! However, I run into trouble with hole alignment and use of the heat tape. There is substantial misalignment between the front action threaded hole and the 5/16" (.3125") hole in the bedding block. The front action threaded hole was so far forward of the 5/16" (.3125") bedding block hole, it was not possible to even start the screw (.230" OD smooth part). It was apparent that the rear tang area of the stock was bearing against the tang, effectively acting as the recoil lug. I removed some sticky material found in this area along with some burrs, that permitted the stock to move ever so slightly rearward. This was just enough to get the front action screw started, but the side of the screw is very nearly bearing against the forward wall of the bedding block 5/16" hole. With heat shrink fitted, it will not be possible to even start the screw into the action. Or fit the action with headless screws and heat tape into the stock. The action and stock hole are just too misaligned. The rear screw hole is fine. It appears the cause of the action being too far forward is that the rear stock tang area is acting as the recoil lug. There is a 1/16" gap between the recoil lug and the bedding block. The action needs to move rearward at least that much, which will likely fix the front misalignment. However, it will cause the rear holes to be misaligned. I do not know if the misalignment would be enough to prevent side loads on the screw from the bedding block, but I am not at all convinced it is possible to simultaneously fit front and rear screws with heat shrink. It is like the bedding block holes are just spaced too closely. I can bore out the front hole to gain clearance or use my milling machine (if I somehow find a way to hold the stock and not crush it) to elongate the bedding block screw hole. But I am very disturbed that Bell and Carlson would release a stock needing this level of modifications which is advertised as "screw it in and shoot". And then the fact that the recoil lug is not even TOUCHING the stock, with the rear tang absorbing all recoil? That seems pretty astonishing to me, but maybe I am expecting too much. ??? Thanks for your tips. I am keeping this as I like the idea of the heat tape and maintaining clearance around the screws. Phil [/QUOTE]
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