Gunsmithing Fitting a center feed 10FP in staggard feed stock?

[JRose]

I have a buddy with a new 10FP Savage S/A that desperatly needs a new stock. He was donated a Choate stock that's inletted for a staggard feed style Savage.

Now I haven't had a chance to put hands on the project yet, but would it be possible to open up the bolt holes in the stock in the mill, and maybe bed some sleeves in there to make it work?

If so, does anyone know off hand if the front bolt location can just be moved forward, or do they both need to be outboarded in order to have proper placement?

Thx

 

[deadeye]

Re: Fitting a center feed 10FP in staggard feed stock?

Just the front one needs to move.

The best is plug/fill existing hole and bore the new one - once bedded it doesn't show on the inside and on the outside, I use an oversize escutcheon which makes it look real professional.

 

[JRose]

Re: Fitting a center feed 10FP in staggard feed stock?

If only the front needs to move this will be easy. Thanks Deadeye!