I'm getting started in-letting and finishing the exterior of a stock I got from Richards. I've done some minor stock work but this is a little more than I've done. I'm doing the inlet and basic outside dimensions on a mill. I have a few questions if anyone can help out I'd a appreciate it.
1. What is the typical height of the action. Currently I have the center line ~0.030 above the top of the stock
2. I will be using HV profile but plan to inlet the barrel channel straight. Is a 1 3/8" channel adequate. This should leave ~0.062 clearance near the chamber and a little more at the forearm.
3 Will a standard router bit work satisfactory in a laminated stock. I have a 1" ball end mill and cut the inlet and initial barrel channel with it. It cut great. I was wondering if I should spend $70 for a larger end mill or $15 for a router bit. The other option is use the 1" end mill and step it out and finish with some hand sanding.
4. What is considered a good height for the comb? This stock will not have an adjustable cheek piece. It will be used mainly for benchrest but I may try some F open. On the bench I shoot mostly free recoil. Setting the action (Rem 700) in, 0.53 below center line provides adequate clearance for bolt removal. The savage I have been shooting is ~0.720 below center line. I was thinking about leaving this one higher and using tall rings to avoid a cheek hold on the bench.
1. What is the typical height of the action. Currently I have the center line ~0.030 above the top of the stock
2. I will be using HV profile but plan to inlet the barrel channel straight. Is a 1 3/8" channel adequate. This should leave ~0.062 clearance near the chamber and a little more at the forearm.
3 Will a standard router bit work satisfactory in a laminated stock. I have a 1" ball end mill and cut the inlet and initial barrel channel with it. It cut great. I was wondering if I should spend $70 for a larger end mill or $15 for a router bit. The other option is use the 1" end mill and step it out and finish with some hand sanding.
4. What is considered a good height for the comb? This stock will not have an adjustable cheek piece. It will be used mainly for benchrest but I may try some F open. On the bench I shoot mostly free recoil. Setting the action (Rem 700) in, 0.53 below center line provides adequate clearance for bolt removal. The savage I have been shooting is ~0.720 below center line. I was thinking about leaving this one higher and using tall rings to avoid a cheek hold on the bench.