Gunsmithing AICS Rem action screws? Do skins need to come off?

[snpr700]

Just picked up an AICS long action stock and tried putting my Rem 700 barreled LA into it. It fit fine except the sction screws don't go in to the action. Is there a way to get them in without having to take the skins off or is that the way it's done? This is my first AICS stock.

 

[bsp212]

Re: AICS Rem action screws? Do skins need to come off?

Depending on the tools you have available, removing the skins is the easiest way.

 

[snpr700]

Re: AICS Rem action screws? Do skins need to come off?

I tried it after removing the skins and the bolts go in too far. It looks like there is a small pocket where the bolts might sit to prevent them from going into the action. Is that correct? Thanks for the reply.

 

[bsp212]

Re: AICS Rem action screws? Do skins need to come off?

You should have a bolt and a washer. Do you have both?

 

[snpr700]

Re: AICS Rem action screws? Do skins need to come off?

Nope. Does the AICS come with the washers? The Rem actions have no washers. Can I pick some up somewhere?

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: AICS Rem action screws? Do skins need to come off?

I use 1/4-28 bolts and cut them to fit (pretty much any rifle I've got with an aftermarket stock).......


But your AICS should have had screws with it (and yes they go under the skins).

 

[bsp212]

Re: AICS Rem action screws? Do skins need to come off?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snpr700</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nope. Does the AICS come with the washers? The Rem actions have no washers. Can I pick some up somewhere? </div></div>

That's probably the problem. I would contact some of the people here on the site that sell or work for AI and get the specs on them. If you don't get a response, PM me and I will pull one out of one of my rifles and measure it.

Good luck,
bsp212

 

[snpr700]

Re: AICS Rem action screws? Do skins need to come off?

I appreciate the help. I'm building a rig for work and want to get it right.