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    Gunsmithing Maybe a dumb question: Shimming a stock?

    Re: Maybe a dumb question: Shimming a stock? Ok.. thanks for all the responses guys. I guess this leads up to my next question: Does anyone make an aftermarket stock for this rifle that has the proper bedding, proper clearance in the forend, and a hogue like finish? I really do like the...
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    Gunsmithing Maybe a dumb question: Shimming a stock?

    Re: Maybe a dumb question: Shimming a stock? Should I just do this? Stress-Free Pillar Bedding
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    Gunsmithing Maybe a dumb question: Shimming a stock?

    Re: Maybe a dumb question: Shimming a stock? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JACQ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A new stock would suit you well. </div></div> I was thinking some shimming material would be about $400 cheaper than a new stock...
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    Gunsmithing Maybe a dumb question: Shimming a stock?

    Re: Maybe a dumb question: Shimming a stock? I guess one would have to know how much actual contact is being made "as is" in the factory condition to see if loss of contact would even be measurable at that point.. Play-Doh test?
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    Gunsmithing Maybe a dumb question: Shimming a stock?

    I'm putting together my first rifle; Remington SPS Tac .308. I've read about the floated barrel making incidental contact with the front of the stock, especially with a bipod or proper rest... and the possible effects it can have on accuracy after warm up. On my own rifle new out of the box...
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    Rifle Scopes Ring Height Info - How to Measure Correctly

    Re: Ring Height Info - How to Measure Correctly Ha!! I became a forum member just to ask this question. Just bought a SPS tactical and an Elite 3200 MIL/MIL from Midway. Was going to ask what height rings to buy. 40mm scope, low rings on a single piece rail. Thanks!!