There's no requirement for the trigger to match the slot for it except that it needs to have a little (or even a lot) of clearance.

It can be done with a (quiet now) dremel tool, a wood chisel, or a sharp wood carving tool....almost anything except dynamite.

After the wood has been removed sufficiently to allow the new trigger to totally enter the stock, a bit of polyurethane should be applied to the exposed wood with a q-tip or similar applicator to prevent intake of humidity.

If you're doing this to a very hi-$ custom rifle you might want to have a pro do it for you. Some folks actually think the inside inletting should match the metal as good as the visible exterior. Usually them folks get real queezy when you mention glass bedding too. I'm not among them.

What are the best tools to use to inlet a stock for a Timney Sportsman trigger? It is going into a Rem. 30s factory stock, the action and barrel lug are already glass bedded. I would like to do it right the first time (remove enough wood), as it is a very tight fit. Any tricks for pre-measuring, pre-fitting, etc. would also be helpfull.

Thanks,

Hog Killer

You should not remove any more wood than necessary in front of the trigger housing (between trigger and magazine mortise). You can measure from the rear action screw to the front and rear edges of the trigger housing, and use those measurements and the width of the housing to establish the vertical cuts for the housing mortise. Use sharp chisels and take your time. Good luck.