Gunsmithing Opening the barrel channel on Stevens 200

[dudz]

Ok. I have a savage stevens200 3rd generation.
I have ordered a lothar walthar 28" heavy barrel (21mm at mouth)
I am going to keep the crappy factory composit stock until I can afford a better one.
Withouth machining tools , what is the best way to open up the barrel channel ? What hand tools would I use ?

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Opening the barrel channel on Stevens 200

Coarse sandpaper wrapped around a socket or dowel of the correct diameter has worked for me on wood stocks--obviously refine the grain as you go. Not perfect, but works in a pinch, particularly useful with a cheap stock.

 

[former naval person]

Re: Opening the barrel channel on Stevens 200

And, the coarser the paper the better. I use a 40 grit disk sander disk. Stiff and cuts fast.

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Opening the barrel channel on Stevens 200

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Steven Dzupin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do your fingers a favor and wrap that socket with double sided masking tape before applying sandpaper.</div></div>

Steve- that would have saved me a headache or two!