18 November 2005, 00:45
Yentna Riverplease help
I just recieved an HS Precision stock for my Rem700LH rifles.The front screw that came with the stock is too long and prevents the bolt from turning.The factory screws seem a bit short.I could use washers under the bottom metal but that pushes the bottom metal so that its not flush with the bottom of the stock. What sould I do?
18 November 2005, 00:48
mhoShorten the screw which is too long.
- mike
18 November 2005, 01:39
Jonathan Tomlinsonplace the screw into soft jaws in a vice, take a fine junior hacksaw and cut off at a length in between the long screw and the one that you say is too short, take a smooth file and rotate around the cut edge to take away the buur and to put a small chamfer around the new lead thread and there you go, of course if you have access top a lathe, even better.
Don't worry there is nothing in gun lore to say you can't do simple jobs like these yourself at home with basic kit
18 November 2005, 02:04
Yentna RiverJust got off the phone with HS Precision.Their solution was the same as yours and Mikes.Shorten the screw.Jobs done and every thing works.Thanks for the help guys.