Milling recoil lug for Remington 700 style action, how deep?

[Raydee]

Just wondering if there is a set depth that most will mill a recoil lug recess for a Rem 700 stock? I am thinking the depth really doesn't matter, I can always go back with bedding material and fill in if the recess is too deep?

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Just wondering if there is a set depth that most will mill a recoil lug recess for a Rem 700 stock? I am thinking the depth really doesn't matter, I can always go back with bedding material and fill in if the recess is too deep?

Too deep won't hurt but the lug shouldn't bottom out. Mainly in case anything gets under there when putting it back together, like a sliver of bedding material, for example. I typically bed the lug full contact but then take about .010-.015 off the bottom of the lug in a mill after pulling it all out and before final assembly. Works good that way too.

 

[Kurz]

Depending on whose advice you end up getting, you can use 'plumber's tape' which is a black plastic tape available at the hardware store:

https://www.acehardware.com/departm...x01JccAImdGdHD-MxoxoCnpoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It's usually about 20 mils thick so applying it to the bottom of your lug while bedding will yield about a 0.020" space when the tape is removed.

Everyone has opinions about bedding and taping is just one method. Bedding solid then milling out a relief works also. Remember to use an excellent release agent. Neutral clear shoe polish (Kiwi) is a favorite...

There should be a ton of articles about bedding and all the techniques. Do a simple search and read some.

 

[Raydee]

I have a stock that was supposed to be milled for a Rem 700 but the stock is only milled down to .150" for the recoil lug, I don't have my action to check but I am guessing that is way to shallow. I was just going to mill it deeper but wanted to at least get an estimate of about how far I should cut the slot. I think I will just wait till the action is in hand before I start cutting.

 

[joshb]

I cut an 1/8 inch deeper than the lug when I make a stock. When I bed, I put a few layers of tape on the front, bottom and sides.

 

[Raydee]

It’s here, mill time.

 

[Fast14riot]

I have a stock that was supposed to be milled for a Rem 700 but the stock is only milled down to .150", I don't have my action to check but I am guessing that is way to shallow. I was just going to mill it deeper but wanted to at least get an estimate of about how far I should cut the slot. I think I will just wait till the action is in hand before I start cutting.

Could always make the pillars a little taller.

 

[Raydee]

Just need to bed it now, first time so I am going to take it real slow

 

[joshb]

Blue painter’s tape is your best friend to protect that stock and action. Cover everything you don’t want goo on.