Gunsmithing Need help installing PTG DBM

[29aholic]

Posted this on the bolt action board but figured I might get more help here.

I bought the PTG bottom metal (DBM) for my HS Prec. stocked 700SPS. I thought it would be close to a drop in deal....it's not.
So now the question is, has anyone here fitted one without the use of a mill? What tools are best, etc?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

PS I would not be opposed to sending to someone to do for me if I know they are reputable.
TYIA

 

[sgtsmmiii]

Send it to Chad Dixon at LongRifles, Inc. They'll do it for a nominal fee.

 

[dinc]

You can send it out. Chad has been mentioned. GAP will also do it. Ask about lead times.

I've done a few with a Dremel. Drill it out until the pillars fit. Then Dremel away at the bottom until it rattles around (get the aluminum block below the level of the pillars). Then bed the action onto the top of the block and the DBM to the bottom with the pillars providing the spacing. You usually end up with a small bit of epoxy filling the space between the sides of the DBM and the stock.

I think it works well but then I believe ALL stocks need to be bedded.