Inletting a basic inlet McMillan stock

[HitmanHart54]

I have a basic inlet McMillan A5 stock that I need to inlet. I have inleted laminated stocks before, but not a fiberglass. Any tips on working with the fiberglass. It is a molded in camo and I don't want to mess the finish up.

Also, anyone know of someone I could send it to to be inleted? Might be the easier way to go. I know McMillan, but the 4-6 month wait makes this not an option.

Thanks
Hitman

 

[Preacher]

It really is no different than inletting a wood stock..
Go slow and keep checking your cuts, and all will be good....

 

[kjcpoint]

Tom Merideth at T&m stocks works.

 

[HitmanHart54]

It really is no different than inletting a wood stock..
Go slow and keep checking your cuts, and all will be good....

Thanks, that is what I was wanting to hear. Just wanted to make sure before I wrecked a $500 blank.

 

[X Ring Accuracy]

We do inletting, and not turning business away, but go for it. In a composite stock if you completey wreck it, YOU can fix it. Some epoxy, sandpaper, patience and some matching paint, elbow grease, etc it will look better than what McMillan did.

 

[Scott Harris]

I would think one difference is to be sure and wear a mask....fiberglass ain't too good for the lungs.

 

[Dans40X]

And while you're at it-
Install some inserts so the sling swivel studs don't pull out of that McMillan stock.