Barrel channel too small..

[CleanMoostang]

Got my new barrel today for my new 6xc build but ran into a problem. We was test fitting it in the stock and the barrel (Krieger #10 mtu) is too large fir my hs precision stock.

It looks like if we sanded the channel it would almost take off both walls to make it fit. We had also discussed lathing the barrel and making the overall diameter smaller.

But would this effect my accuracy in the long run?

 

[sgtsmmiii]

My suggestion is to sell the HS Precision stock and use the funds to buy another stock. I don't think I'd turn down a barrel to fit a barrel channel inlet.

 

[K_4c]

Send to a smith to open up the channel the right way... shouldn't cost you more than $75-100.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Which HS? You can get an MTU in a few HS stocks. The Police model stock, 5R black w/green web, VSF, VSSF2, and the vertical grip stock can all be openeding up that much. The LTR and the varmint stock that was used on older 5R's, VS, and VSSF can't be opened up that far without taking a bit of the sides, they'll take up to a #6.

I agree about sending it to a smith to have it done right if you're opening it up that much.

 

[camocorvette]

Why not just get a dowel slightly larger than the barrel, wrap in sandpaper and sand it down? I feel your over thinking this if your really considering turning the barrel or selling the stock. Takes 15-20 to get a perfect fit.

 

[CleanMoostang]

Im going to upload the only picture I took of it yesterday, unfortunately its a side view but you can tell it needs a lot of drop to go in. I think its a pss stock, got it from ebay.

The smith it is at said we could trim the walls of the stock but it could potentially ruin it by making the walls too thin and at the should coming to too thin of a point..

 

[CleanMoostang]

Here it is, in order for you to be able to slide it in the stock, the contour'd area is almost halfway down my cheek piece.
The smith just said we could do that in order to not ruin the stock and shave almost both walls completely down, just take a little off of the barrel and a little from the stock each until it fit and was still free floated.

 

[CleanMoostang]

Just to add, the diameter of the barrel is .960, and my factory SPS barrel was .850 and it still had room on the sides that wasn't really close to touching. I know we could turn the barrel some and sand the stock but how would this effect my accuracy, etc., when I start reaching out to say 800-1000?

 

[Greg Langelius *]

This is the event we all had in mind when we decided it is wiser to 'measure twice, cut once'. Either the barrel or the stock needs to go; investing effort and treasure to make this mistake right by forcing an accommodation is not an effective application for either. I would say, offhand, that when you ordered the barrel, the stock was already acceptable to your preference, so I'd replace the barrel with something that fits, probably a profile very similar to the original SPS barrel. Barrel profile has a bearing on accuracy, but only one bearing among many, and for most of us here, an MTU #10 profile is kinda overkill; and I'd expect you could sacrifice excess profile without an unacceptable accuracy loss.

Greg

 

[CleanMoostang]

Thanks everyone for the advice and input. For reference, can anyone tell me what the suggested minimum thickness of a stocks walls is preferred to be? Just incase we decide to sand a little.

 

[K_4c]

Unsure about the stock thickness, but if this was my project.... one of the two has to go. I'd part with the stock

 

[lawman29]

Southern Precision (bugholes) has McMillian stocks in stock (no pun intended). They have the A3 & HTG in 700 SA BDL. I have a #10 MTU from Krieger in an A-3. You'll have to open the barrel channel, but there is still plenty left on the sides.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

That's a police model stock which has a ton of room on the sides. An MTU will work in it no problem. Personally I'd find a new smith if he's telling you it's going to ruin the stock, the only way the stock would get ruined is if he doesn't know what he's doing and fucks it up.

 

[KYS]

I would not alter my barrel diameter to get it to fit in a sub par stock. I would cut that stock loose and get a chassis or stock that will give you proper fitment.

 

[Clout]

Is that barrel even chambered yet? I would fit the barrel to the action first and deal with the stock later when you have a final dimension...That HS stock should have plenty of meat to handle it.


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[CleanMoostang]

I completely agree KYS that I need a better stock, but right now after funding the barrel and work to be done, I will have to hold off on it. I honestly think that the barrel will fit once I give it a little sand paper love.

That picture was taken as soon as the barrel arrived at the 'smiths house and he called me and we took it out to the shop for opening. We just laid it up on the stock to see if it would fit without being turned or any work being done to it. Its still brand new as of now.

 

[GrantA]

I agree with redneckbmxer above, that stock should be able to handle it, I think the smith is the issue here.

 

[RDSHOOTER]

That stock will handle the #10 just fine, I would look for a different Smith...

Same barrel and same stock.,..