Gus McCrae
Well-Known Member
I recently bought a Boyds Prairie Hunter stock for my Model 70 Featherweight. I thought the fit was a tad sloppy so I've just started the process of bedding the action. I've done a pile of research online so I've got a good handle on the process, but I can't find an answer to my specific questions.
Do I need to relieve the area where the tang rests on the stock (just behind the rear action screw)? Should I take a 1/3 to 1/2 of this area down to accept some bedding but leave enough for the action to rest on?
I did a dry fit a little bit ago and it looks like I've got plenty of clearance without cutting a bunch of stock out, but I think I'll take a little bit out just to rough up the surface. I have a pillar kit on the way so I'm doing that at the same time too.
Thanks in advance.
Do I need to relieve the area where the tang rests on the stock (just behind the rear action screw)? Should I take a 1/3 to 1/2 of this area down to accept some bedding but leave enough for the action to rest on?
I did a dry fit a little bit ago and it looks like I've got plenty of clearance without cutting a bunch of stock out, but I think I'll take a little bit out just to rough up the surface. I have a pillar kit on the way so I'm doing that at the same time too.
Thanks in advance.
