I am looking at opening the barrel channel of a Sako Fiberclass stock from the OEM 375 H&H contour to a Sako factory 416 Rem. contour? Is it safe to do so, or is there a risk of compromising the integrity of the stock? Should I use a wood Hunter stock instead? Lou

If you say it is a McMillan, no problem. Use the Gunline BBT tool (barrel bedding Tool). Go slow so you don't take out too much.

I had to cut pretty deep into the forearm on mine to bed a #5.5 contour Shilen. Exact same stock. I felt no difference in stiffness afterward but to be sure, I wrapped the barrel with some tape and full-length bedded the channel to cover the foam with epoxy before painting. That left my barrel free-floated once the tape was removed.

Thanks, gentlemen. appreciate the help.

Jim, I may still need you to make me that thread protector if I end up selling that came with a thread protector that fit's the SAKO. Lou