Trigger guard in way of bolt release on new stock

[VermontMarksman]

When I replaced my old factory stock on my Remington 700 sps varmint, with an HS Precision stock, my trigger guard is in the way of my bolt release button in front of my trigger (x-mark pro). When I press it down, it gets stuck and won't reset. Would it hurt to file the trigger gaurs down a bit? Also, it seems the safety is a little stiff because part of the trigger that goes with the safety is coming in contact with the aluminum bedding block. Will it just take some time for my rifle to "get used to" it, or do I need to modify the stock and/or contact HS?

Thanks,
Ethan

 

[callen3615]

Re: Trigger guard in way of bolt release on new stock

Pics?

 

[Outsydlooknin75]

Re: Trigger guard in way of bolt release on new stock

The problem is in the HS stock, pull your action out of the stock and lay both stocks side by side, you will see the area that needs to be inletted for the new trigger......

Its a simple 5 minute process if you have a dremel .....

You will see the area on the back half of the opening for the action where the safety is that needs to be opened up.

 

[zenbiker]

Re: Trigger guard in way of bolt release on new stock

I just dealt with a very similar problem after rebedding my 700 PSS in the HS precision stock. In my case, the lower front surface of the trigger housing was interfering with the floorplate release pivot. I used "poor man's DyChem" (lipstick) on the front of the trigger housing, installed the action, worked the floorplate release pivot, then removed the action. The area of interference showed as a rub in the lipstick on the trigger housing. Using a dremel tool and a grinding stone, I relieved and polished that surface about 2mm deep and applied cold bluing and wiped it down with WD40. Reassembled, functions perfectly.

Your problem sounds simlilar; if I read your problem right, you need to relieve the aluminum bedding block where it contacts the bolt release mechansim. A round grinding stone in a dremel should do it; put the lipstick on the bedding block, install the action, work the bolt release, then remove it; look for the spot where the bolt release contacts the stock and relieve generously.

As stated, should take about 5 minutes.

 

[VermontMarksman]

Re: Trigger guard in way of bolt release on new stock

Ok, sounds pretty simple. Glad to hear it's nothing major. Thanks.

Ethan