Inlet for recoil lug on Rem 700

[4xforfun]

A few years ago I bought a used McMillan A-5 stock thinking I was going to love it. In fact, I gave my factory Sendero stock away to someone who needed it. Well, as time went on I became less thrilled about the A-5. Love the stock, HATE the hook design on the stock. Untill I replace it with a high dollar stock I was going to find a used sendaro stock. Problem is that I have an upgraded recoil lug..... .25 inch , and would need to chizzle away some of the bedding in front of the lug to make things fit. How important is the bedding in front of the recoil lug? Does the front of the lug need to touch bedding material, or just the back?.

Thanks,
Tod

 

[joshb]

Just the back.

 

[Clous]

Grind away!

 

[Big Mc]

A few years ago I bought a used McMillan A-5 stock thinking I was going to love it. In fact, I gave my factory Sendero stock away to someone who needed it. Well, as time went on I became less thrilled about the A-5. Love the stock, HATE the hook design on the stock. Untill I replace it with a high dollar stock I was going to find a used sendaro stock. Problem is that I have an upgraded recoil lug..... .25 inch , and would need to chizzle away some of the bedding in front of the lug to make things fit. How important is the bedding in front of the recoil lug? Does the front of the lug need to touch bedding material, or just the back?.

Thanks,
Tod

You can,t hurt it. If you do remove too much, just re-bed. Just my two cents Tommy Mc

 

[hogpatrol]

If you have access to a milling machine, it's an easy fix. For bedding put masking tape on the front and sides of the lug.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

If you have access to a milling machine, it's an easy fix. For bedding put masking tape on the front and sides of the lug.

Dont forget the most important of them all- the bottom

 

[4xforfun]

Dont forget the most important of them all- the bottom

NOW you tell me!!!

 

[4xforfun]

On a happy note...I DIDN"T give my Sendero stock away....it was hidden in places less traveled!! But...All I had for tools is a 3/4 inch chizzle and a flat head screw driver. And guess what....the lugs is not only thicker, but wider AND deeper. I've got quire a mess going on!!!!

 

[hogpatrol]

Dont forget the most important of them all- the bottom

Duh, yeah, don't forget the bottom.

 

[Riesel]

On a happy note...I DIDN"T give my Sendero stock away....it was hidden in places less traveled!! But...All I had for tools is a 3/4 inch chizzle and a flat head screw driver. And guess what....the lugs is not only thicker, but wider AND deeper. I've got quire a mess going on!!!!

3/4 inch chisel? Might be touch and go, better go slow. Surely someone you know in Walhalla has a Dremel tool with a nice rotary bit.

 

[jonbearman]

I dont think a chisel will work to well of fiberglass. A dremel is your friend.

 

[joshb]

I dont think a chisel will work to well of fiberglass. A dremel is your friend.

Oh, It’ll work...........a little hard on the chisel, but it’ll work. The Dremel IS the better tool tho!

 

[Clous]

The ol Tormek is gonna get a workout.