Have a Remington 700 w/scope mounted and just got a new stock w/full length bedding block. The barrel is not centered in the stock channel, it's touching the left hand side of stock with a gap on the right approximately 1/16. I've heard you can tap the recoil lug with a brass hammer to adjust the recoil lug position to correct this problem. Don't wanna go banging away prior to some sage advice. Appreciate the input. If it's attributed to the stock, how to fix?
Gunsmithing Remington 700 Recoil Lug or Stock? How To Fix???
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Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
Attempting to move the recoil lug will not fix the problem.
The stock is the problem.
Fix the stock.
Attempting to move the recoil lug will not fix the problem.
The stock is the problem.
Fix the stock.
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2156SMK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Attempting to move the recoil lug will not fix the problem.
The stock is the problem.
Fix the stock. </div></div>
Thanks for the reply. Any suggestion on what to do with the stock then?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2156SMK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Attempting to move the recoil lug will not fix the problem.
The stock is the problem.
Fix the stock. </div></div>
Thanks for the reply. Any suggestion on what to do with the stock then?
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
2156SMK is right! If your stock is B&C stock loosen the front and rear action screws. Snug the front action screw up just tell it touches your bottom metal (not tight) then start snugging your rear one and see if the tang starts to shift down into the bedding block. I like to look down the length of the gun from the breech end and watch as I snug the rear screw. Had this problem with B&C and HS stocks. Good luck!
2156SMK is right! If your stock is B&C stock loosen the front and rear action screws. Snug the front action screw up just tell it touches your bottom metal (not tight) then start snugging your rear one and see if the tang starts to shift down into the bedding block. I like to look down the length of the gun from the breech end and watch as I snug the rear screw. Had this problem with B&C and HS stocks. Good luck!
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tac284</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2156SMK is right! If your stock is B&C stock loosen the front and rear action screws. Snug the front action screw up just tell it touches your bottom metal (not tight) then start snugging your rear one and see if the tang starts to shift down into the bedding block. I like to look down the length of the gun from the breech end and watch as I snug the rear screw. Had this problem with B&C and HS stocks. Good luck! </div></div>
It's a Hogue Overmolded. I know, but I gotta beer budget. I see what you're saying though. Should be same concept you'd think?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tac284</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2156SMK is right! If your stock is B&C stock loosen the front and rear action screws. Snug the front action screw up just tell it touches your bottom metal (not tight) then start snugging your rear one and see if the tang starts to shift down into the bedding block. I like to look down the length of the gun from the breech end and watch as I snug the rear screw. Had this problem with B&C and HS stocks. Good luck! </div></div>
It's a Hogue Overmolded. I know, but I gotta beer budget. I see what you're saying though. Should be same concept you'd think?
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tac284</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2156SMK is right! If your stock is B&C stock loosen the front and rear action screws. Snug the front action screw up just tell it touches your bottom metal (not tight) then start snugging your rear one and see if the tang starts to shift down into the bedding block. I like to look down the length of the gun from the breech end and watch as I snug the rear screw. Had this problem with B&C and HS stocks. Good luck! </div></div>
Well that worked great, but only till the front screw began to be tightened, then same problem. Not schooled in stock correction issues, even what may be considered "basic". Would shimming the opposite side of recoil lug recess/bed make any practical sense? Would think it may work, but how well, for how long, and then cant of scope issue, which would be a simple fix. Just throwing that out there.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tac284</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2156SMK is right! If your stock is B&C stock loosen the front and rear action screws. Snug the front action screw up just tell it touches your bottom metal (not tight) then start snugging your rear one and see if the tang starts to shift down into the bedding block. I like to look down the length of the gun from the breech end and watch as I snug the rear screw. Had this problem with B&C and HS stocks. Good luck! </div></div>
Well that worked great, but only till the front screw began to be tightened, then same problem. Not schooled in stock correction issues, even what may be considered "basic". Would shimming the opposite side of recoil lug recess/bed make any practical sense? Would think it may work, but how well, for how long, and then cant of scope issue, which would be a simple fix. Just throwing that out there.
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
The overmolded stock is notorious for touching with a little pressure. You could try sanding the stock but if you want the accuracy with consistent results I agree with 2156SMK. Sell the houge for 50 and buy a berret stock even of it comes off another remington. Buy once, cry once. Do it right the first time and upgrade. Sorry bro. I removed mine immediately after getting my AAC-SD.
The overmolded stock is notorious for touching with a little pressure. You could try sanding the stock but if you want the accuracy with consistent results I agree with 2156SMK. Sell the houge for 50 and buy a berret stock even of it comes off another remington. Buy once, cry once. Do it right the first time and upgrade. Sorry bro. I removed mine immediately after getting my AAC-SD.
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
Googled Berret Stocks and come up with nothing. Not right spelling? Made by seperate named company? Haven't had time to do the testing I'd like to see how it shoots for a outta the box gun. Maybe it'll shoot for what it's for, 600yds and in, or you're right, may just have to change out.
Googled Berret Stocks and come up with nothing. Not right spelling? Made by seperate named company? Haven't had time to do the testing I'd like to see how it shoots for a outta the box gun. Maybe it'll shoot for what it's for, 600yds and in, or you're right, may just have to change out.
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
I thank he ment better.
I thank he ment better.
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
Yes, buy a new stock!! I have a full length bedding block model that was touching. So, trying to fix the problem by bedding it I have run into hell!!! So hard to mask, the cosmetics are not that great, and I can't get the Devon to adhere well to the rear tang. Pain in my ass!!!! Anyways I pulled it off another rifle, so no loss, but go with another stock, won't be disappointed!
Yes, buy a new stock!! I have a full length bedding block model that was touching. So, trying to fix the problem by bedding it I have run into hell!!! So hard to mask, the cosmetics are not that great, and I can't get the Devon to adhere well to the rear tang. Pain in my ass!!!! Anyways I pulled it off another rifle, so no loss, but go with another stock, won't be disappointed!
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
If it is new, send it back. Maybe the replacement will be better.
If it is new, send it back. Maybe the replacement will be better.
Re: Remington 700 Recoil Lug
Also check to make sure the trigger is not binding causing it to misalign. Especially if you have an aftermarket trigger.
Also check to make sure the trigger is not binding causing it to misalign. Especially if you have an aftermarket trigger.
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