Have any of you folks out there done the inletting required to fit a long action model 70 with 2 piece bottom metal into a Bell and Carlson stock? The lady at Bell and Carlson called it "extensive." Not entirely sure what that means and if it's a venture worth tackling. Thanks in advance for any insight and feedback.
Bell and Carlson stock + Model 70
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While your changing the stock upgrade to one piece bottom metal. I have this on 2 of my older Winchesters when I put them in McMillan stocks. Mine are aluminum and the quality is BETTER than factory. Not only that but you'll save 1/4 lb compared to the older 2 piece steel bottom metal. It is available in uncoated metal to match SS Rifles too. Both of my rifles are SS. They do offer it in steel, but they are expensive and not the way I'd go.
http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/winc...action-winchester-oberndorf-bottom-metal.html
You'll never get a perfect fit with the 2 piece bottom metal on that stock. It is possible to make it work by simply placing 2 flat washers between the stock and the bottom metal where the front action screw goes through. You don't really need to modify the stock. You might need to do a little grinding on the washers so they will fit. There will always be a small gap between the floorplate and trigger guard if you use 2 piece bottom metal with stocks designed for 1 piece bottom metal. It is purely cosmetic and does not hurt function. I used mine that way for a while before buying the 1 piece bottom metal. Which I highly recommend.
It is going the other way, trying to get a newer rifle to fit an older stock that requires extensive work on the stock to work. The opening for the magazine and floor plate is slightly smaller on the older stock and stock material needs to be removed. That is also why there is a small gap when using new stocks on old rifles and 2 piece bottom metal. The floor plate on the 1 piece is slightly larger and completely covers the opening in the stock.
http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/winc...action-winchester-oberndorf-bottom-metal.html
You'll never get a perfect fit with the 2 piece bottom metal on that stock. It is possible to make it work by simply placing 2 flat washers between the stock and the bottom metal where the front action screw goes through. You don't really need to modify the stock. You might need to do a little grinding on the washers so they will fit. There will always be a small gap between the floorplate and trigger guard if you use 2 piece bottom metal with stocks designed for 1 piece bottom metal. It is purely cosmetic and does not hurt function. I used mine that way for a while before buying the 1 piece bottom metal. Which I highly recommend.
It is going the other way, trying to get a newer rifle to fit an older stock that requires extensive work on the stock to work. The opening for the magazine and floor plate is slightly smaller on the older stock and stock material needs to be removed. That is also why there is a small gap when using new stocks on old rifles and 2 piece bottom metal. The floor plate on the 1 piece is slightly larger and completely covers the opening in the stock.
A better idea. I'd almost forgotten about these adapters. B&C used to ship them with their stocks.
https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/WINFPALA
This does basically the same thing as using the 2 flat washers. I still like the idea of upgrading bottom metal. You'll still have a small gap, but this is probably the easiest way to make it work.
https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/WINFPALA
This does basically the same thing as using the 2 flat washers. I still like the idea of upgrading bottom metal. You'll still have a small gap, but this is probably the easiest way to make it work.
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