Gunsmithing Lawton 7000 in R700 Stock ?

[AK10mm]

I have an older, Barney era Lawton 7000 action and have a chance at a ready to ship, R700 LA Manners stock. I plan on running PTG Remington bottom metal and the action is already fitted for a Wyatts EBM.

My question is, will the Lawton drop in or how much fitting is required? I understand the PTG bottom metal will require a bit of fitting according to their website.

 

[x ring accuracy]

The action will be a drop in fit, but bed it. The DBM will need inletting. If it is a Barney era action, it will be a shooter.

 

[darrenk75b]

It's been a while since I had my Lawton, but I think the stock will need to be relieved for the bolt release lever

 

[AK10mm]

Both replies are correct, the Lawton was a drop in fit and I had to relieve the stock for the bolt release, in addition, the stock needed to be relieved a wee bit, appx 3/8" for the rear of the ejection port. Perfect fit, bedding the action tonight with Marine-Tex


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