fitting a choate stock

[ratherbefishin]

I picked up a nice used Choate stock from Tradeex for my 6.5x55 swede,and while it drops in-the trigger won't work,I'm wondering if there is some tight spots that are preventing the full movement of the trigger.Looks like the barrel is tight too-would some judicious sanding to make it free floating be adviseable?
The original stock is a bubba'd military stock-and I wanted something a bit more serviceable for hunting in the rain and getting knocked about-this is a working rifle-not a show piece

 

[saskgunowner101]

Anything is doable with careful sanding and dremel work....yes....I said dremel. The best way to hog out the channel is using an appropriate size wooden dowel found at cambodian tire or lumber supply places. I used a coarse grit sandpaper stapled to the dowel for one of my rifle stocks, along with a fine file and emery cloth. Others have used the handle from a socket wrench.

I am also working on a Ramline stock right now for my Husky model 46a. It is about 90% fitted with just a few touch ups needed. In my case the barrel channel was already perfect for the barrel except near the rear sight. Slow and steady with the dremel and a sanding wheel. Followed with the file and emery.

I'm not sure what would cause the trigger to bind up though...just take your time and you'll get the stock fitting correct.

 

[ratherbefishin]

the barrel fits alright-but I'm thinking it is too tight,and I'm wondering about how you go about bedding a composite stock,or if it needs it-the action is tight ,

 

[saskgunowner101]

For the free floating of the barrel all you need is to be able to slip a piece of paper or $$ bill under the barrel without it touching. It might start touching again when the barrel warms up so a bit more sanding/filing might be needed.

I haven't bedded a rifle yet, so you can take this for what it's worth. I'd go shoot it and if the groups are acceptable leave it alone.

My .02

 

[ratherbefishin]

problem solved-the stock fit the action fine but couldn't figure out why it wouldn't fire- the stock indent at the bolt wouldn't let the bolt close down quite enough -it was slightly high, a little filing and sanding on the notch fixed it.I think the new stock weighs a bit more but its certainly more durable and practical for rainy weather hunting which comes with the west coast.