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T. O'Heir · October 12, 2018, 02:03 PM

I'd send it back. They advertise the thing as 'drop in'. Might be that they sent you the wrong stock.
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Using a rotary tool isn't difficult, but it takes a light touch so it doesn't damage anything. They're kind of easy to get away from control. An actual Dremel(being a brand name like Kleenex) tool is an expensive thing to buy for a one time job too. So are the assorted attachments/tooling. Mind you, Home Depot shows a basic cordless tool with just 6 accessories for $18.84.
Anyway, try it before you do anything. Since it's supposed to be drop in, it might just fit without fiddling with it. The way is supposed to.
What you'd be doing is removing any high spots. Put in on without tightening the screws and see if it wobbles or moves. Then tighten the screws and look at the barrel channel to see if the stock touches the barrel anywhere. Run a dollar bill under the barrel to the chamber to check there. The buck should, um, not stop(sorry. Couldn't resist.) until it gets to the chamber area.
Then look at the receiver fit. No odd sized or obvious pressure signs/points anywhere.
Then fold out the stock and shoot it off a bench. You're looking to see how it shoots and if there are any cycling issues(rub spots) with the new stock.
You'll probably have to try a box of as many brands as you can again. A new stock is basically a new rifle.

October 12, 2018, 02:03 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	I'd send it back. They advertise the thing as 'drop in'. Might be that they sent you the wrong stock. https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/cate...turn-policy.do Using a rotary tool isn't difficult, but it takes a light touch so it doesn't damage anything. They're kind of easy to get away from control. An actual Dremel(being a brand name like Kleenex) tool is an expensive thing to buy for a one time job too. So are the assorted attachments/tooling. Mind you, Home Depot shows a basic cordless tool with just 6 accessories for $18.84. Anyway, try it before you do anything. Since it's supposed to be drop in, it might just fit without fiddling with it. The way is supposed to. What you'd be doing is removing any high spots. Put in on without tightening the screws and see if it wobbles or moves. Then tighten the screws and look at the barrel channel to see if the stock touches the barrel anywhere. Run a dollar bill under the barrel to the chamber to check there. The buck should, um, not stop(sorry. Couldn't resist.) until it gets to the chamber area. Then look at the receiver fit. No odd sized or obvious pressure signs/points anywhere. Then fold out the stock and shoot it off a bench. You're looking to see how it shoots and if there are any cycling issues(rub spots) with the new stock. You'll probably have to try a box of as many brands as you can again. A new stock is basically a new rifle. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!