Congratulations on installing pillars. Now use hex head action screws & torque from 40 to 60 lbs & record, noting your results. Let us know how it shoots!My stock for the 11 broke though when I drilled it out. There just was not a lot of material there. I forget which hole but it really didn't matter, the epoxy filled in. I used the lamp rod and drilled bigger than 3/8. It all turned out much better than I originally thought. Definitely over thought this one but it was my first.
It would have been the rear, id forgotten how little material there is on those till i went and looked at mine this morning (this one isnt pillared). I dont remember it cracking or punching thru on the two i did. BUT that was a few years ago, and Im pretty sure I used smaller id/od steel tubing, as i still have a small chunk sitting here.My stock for the 11 broke though when I drilled it out. There just was not a lot of material there. I forget which hole but it really didn't matter, the epoxy filled in. I used the lamp rod and drilled bigger than 3/8. It all turned out much better than I originally thought. Definitely over thought this one but it was my first.
Thats a good point, especially if your working with a stock that dosent have a forward action screw hole, like the Richards that i bought for my 11.You need a divot at the center of where you drill and the brad point drill bit type has a sharp point that will stay in the divot until the shoulders of the drill bit begin to bite. Keeps it from walking from your center