Not sure I'm in the right area for this question, but...…….I recently installed a Hunter 700 stock/mag well on my SPS Varmint 308. Cheapest way I could upgrade the stock/mag conversion - it's a start. I know there's better stuff out there but so far I'm happy with it. Access to other brands can be a challenge here in Canada. My question - I need to install studs for bipods/slings, etc. Of course there's the M Lock stuff. But if I decided to just drill and insert screw in studs (which I'll have to do at the rear of the stock anyway for a sling) standard 3/4" stock studs appear that they might be too long and the smaller 1/2 I'm not sure would hold stronger enough given the weight of the rifle. Anyone done either and could offer any advice on the best way to go ? Thanks