What is involved in removing the stock from a Savage FCP

Bill Daniel · January 12, 2012, 07:37 AM

What tools are needed to remove the stock from a Savage FCP and will a non machinist, as me, mess up the accuracy of my rifle? I found some rust along the barrel in the free floated portion of the stock and am concerned as to what might be under the action portion.
Thanks, Bill Daniel

4runnerman · January 12, 2012, 07:40 AM

A allen wrench and to remove 2 screws. Both in front of trigger. The one behind trigger guard does not need to come off. You will not mess anything up doing it. You might want to check (google or someone here can post) The front screw gets tightened first to a certian tourqe and then the back screw when you put it back in stock. While you got it out you can adjust the accutrigger if needed too.

Bill Daniel · January 13, 2012, 06:31 AM

Is a 30 dollar torque wrench precise enough or is the Wheeler system needed? How many pounds of torque is recommended to re-attach the stock?
Thanks, Bill Daniel

4runnerman · January 13, 2012, 07:35 AM

Savage reccomends 25 to 30 Inch lbs. You need to do the front screw first.
As to being right on at 25 or 30 inch lbs. I don't think it matters that much. Just dont over tighten them.

January 12, 2012, 07:37 AM	#1
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	What is involved in removing the stock from a Savage FCP What tools are needed to remove the stock from a Savage FCP and will a non machinist, as me, mess up the accuracy of my rifle? I found some rust along the barrel in the free floated portion of the stock and am concerned as to what might be under the action portion. Thanks, Bill Daniel __________________ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless. "Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt 1903

January 12, 2012, 07:40 AM	#2
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	A allen wrench and to remove 2 screws. Both in front of trigger. The one behind trigger guard does not need to come off. You will not mess anything up doing it. You might want to check (google or someone here can post) The front screw gets tightened first to a certian tourqe and then the back screw when you put it back in stock. While you got it out you can adjust the accutrigger if needed too. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

January 13, 2012, 06:31 AM	#3
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	What is involved in removing the stock from a Savage FCP Is a 30 dollar torque wrench precise enough or is the Wheeler system needed? How many pounds of torque is recommended to re-attach the stock? Thanks, Bill Daniel __________________ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless. "Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt 1903

January 13, 2012, 07:35 AM	#4
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	Savage reccomends 25 to 30 Inch lbs. You need to do the front screw first. As to being right on at 25 or 30 inch lbs. I don't think it matters that much. Just dont over tighten them. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional