action screw length
I just removed and replaced the HS Prec. VS model stock on my rem 700 with the HS Prec. PSS model stock. However upon reinstalling the action screws I noticed I couldnt lock my bolt down... I looked into the receiver area where the bolt lugs turn in and saw that the front action screw was protruding out by a thread or two. (no I didnt get the screws reversed) I can back off on the screw and close the bolt properly, however the screw is not torqued anywhere near spec, or remotely adequately for that matter... aside from the obvious fix of getting a shorter screw, what happened here?
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I think you got a BAD new stock I would see if HS perc will replace it . 0 -
what would be the chances? (of either) 0 -
Why don't you just take a couple of threads off the screw? If the floor plate fits flush it will not hurt a thing. Sometin=mes Remington had a washer for a shim in the front of the floorplate to level things out. 0 -
yeah, those sounds a little more like sober suggestions than replacing the stock, thanks. I was thinking either shave a bit off the screw with the ol' grinder, or a washer...even a shorter screw. I mean, Im not a complete frikken moron here, but I just sort of found it odd that HS-P would manufacture 2 similar stocks for the same rifle with such a tolerance inconsistancy. My experience with these items is limited so I wasn't sure if they had allowed for that much difference in the alum blocks or if their manufacturing methods were tight as a drum and right down to the last "nth". I'll see if my local gun shop has any such shims or if he thinks any little washer in ther will do. 0 -
This is not real unusual when changing stocks. the simple thing to do is file a thread or two off the screw. The big thing to look for is , since evidently the floorplate or screw escutchion is closer to the reciever , is the magazine box being squeezed ? This happens very easily and will keep the action from seating into the stock. I have seen ADL models with the stock cracked by the magazine being pushed down against it when the screws are tightened. Be sure it has a little clearance between the bottom of the mag and the floor of the recess or floorplate. If the mag is too wide from top to bottom sand off the bottom until it clears , if its jammed together accuracy is usually badly affected. Ive had to correct this on some rifles as they came from the factory. 0 -
I checked the mag "box" fit and to my relief found it to have just a hair of play up in there, so I knew it wasn't mal-fitting or jamming anything up when I first mounted it. I can drop the floorplate and follower down and reach up in with my fingers and rattle the magazine frame about somewhat. I guess I'd rather have it doing that that tight as hell eh? The trigger guard assy all fits in it's cutout flush as heck, as does the rest of the contours of the action all the way 'round...and two Geo. Washingtons together will slide right up to the recoil tang when wrapped between the stock channel and barrel so there plenty of free-float clearance. Other funny thing I took note of, this stock has no palm swells on either side of the grip. Other PSS stocks I have handled had either a right side swell, or both. (this was a new Remington item in orig box too... Rem logo but pad and all) 0 -
Sounds good . File the screw off and all should be well. 0
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