Just wondering how the pros do it. In the past, I have cut down the receiver tang such that a relief in the stock (for the cocking piece, when working the bolt) was not needed. But now, I really like the way the grip area looks, currently with a relief slot; if I shave that much wood off, it will look really thinned out.

Is this a no-no on a high grade gun, or can I leave it with the relief groove in the stock?

Todd

Todd,
I would think, since they ride pretty close, that you would want to clean this up... My 376, i just sanded and sanded until it looked right...

this on your 7x57?
jeffe

[ 02-22-2003, 07:51: Message edited by: jeffeosso ]

Todd, Ive done it both ways. On a high comb stock, I can't see any other way around it.

Todd,

There is no fast and hard rule for your dilemma. If the receiver is where it needs to be and you are happy with how it looks, then you have no choice, you will need to provide clearance for the cocking piece.

Instead of just cutting a groove in the wood, try this. Measure the area of the stock you need to cut the groove, and then with a piece of steel, fashion an extension, which can be inletted and permanently placed in the stock to provide a seamless joint with the tang. This could be blued to match the reciever or made of brass or something ornamental to show off your creative abilities...

Whatever you do keep it sharp and clean. Make it the most beautiful groove, well perhaps second most beautiful groove you have ever seen...


Malm

Todd, it is not a no-no to have the slot in the wood. I just don't like it so I always grind the rear tang so it disappears. This also allows you to round the top surface of the tang and make it blend better.