GuysModel94
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Are these DIY improvements or should i have a professional do this? If DIY what are these best sources of info for this project? Rifle is Marlin XL7 in 30-06, laminate stock with an adjustable trigger.
Most barrels have taper, so this doesn't always work. I prefer to put some duct tape (2 layers works well) on the barrel instead. I then sand out the channel by sliding coarse sandpaper back and forth along the length of the barrel channel (between the barrel and forend) while I progressively tighten the action screws. (Use care along the edges of the barrel channel so you don't round them over.) Once it's locked down, I have the room I need, but I still roughen the channel up a bit more with a Dremel.snakeman said:As far as floating your barrel goes it's real easy just get a dowel that's slightly larger in diameter than your barrel and wrap it in sandpaper and sand out the barrel channel with it. It takes a little while but leaves the channel uniformly floated.