Short action in a LA stock?

[JohnD]

What all would be involved in converting a LA stock to accept a short action? Specifically a Rem. 700 ADL stock. I know it's sound crazy but I located a LA stock that I really want at a great price. Has anyone ever done this conversion and would offer advice? Many thanks, John.

 

[Preacher]

All you'll need to do is move the lug mortise and the front action hole back a ways..
Being a ADL you won't need to fool with the BDL cutout.... but you will need to deal with the cut-out on the side or just leave it as it is...
When ever I have needed to do it I just inlet a different piece of wood into the old hold down hole.. Good luck on your project......

 

[JohnD]

Thanks Preacher, so the bolt cut out in relation to the tang would be the same? Also, my barrel has a longer than normal shank so I think this would help fill up the space that I'm going to have in front of the receiver ring. The stock in question is Fiberglass/synthetic and I'm hoping this would be easier to work with. Thanks again. John.

 

[Preacher]

Yes, the bolt slot will be the same, the LA is about a inch longer in the front is all..