Question about Choate tactical stock with Savage Action

[Onewolf]

From this page on the Choate website:

"There will be an 3/16 gap under the safety on all the Savage Varmint, Tactical and Sniper stocks. The action should only touch on the V of the bedding block and back of the recoil lug. The gap at the back is normal for Savage actions when installed in our stocks. "

Can someone explain what that means or better yet, post a photo of what that looks like?

Thanks

Doug

[GaryB]

Everything I have read and been told says that the tang(where the safety is located) of the Savage action should be free floated for best accuracy.

It doesn't really look that bad when just holding the gun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/1Michele/10fde73f-a28f-479b-b5b1-a83dc20955db_zps7cb9e4a4.jpg

[Onewolf]

Thanks for the very quick reply and photo! Very helpful.

[Camar068]

Glad I looked at this one. Never heard it. Thanks for the info guys.

[smoooth]

Nice photo, I would be afraid of getting dirt / debris under there and really making a mess of things. Planning to order this stock tomorrow and will be doing a little tang bedding just to be on the safe side. A little black silicone would keep dirt out and still be soft enough for the tang to float, too.

[missed]

I saw the gap on a buddies rifle and it doesn't bother me. I'm going to get one my self. I don't think any more crud would get in the gap than anywhere else.

[GaryB]

I really like the stock. It's heavy and very stiff. I do almost all of my shooting from the bench so heavy is not a problem, it will only be carried from the truck to the bench and back. It should also ride the bags very well.
I did have to remove a little material for my aftermarket Timney trigger, but that took all of 15 min. with the Dremel. Now it fits like a glove.

I think you will be pleased!
Gary

[Onewolf]

One more question. Is the Savage Varmint Action #18524 a straight-forward drop in for the Choate 25-06-01 stock?

http://www.riflestock.com/store/do/product/TRS/25-06-01

Thanks!

Doug

[GaryB]

That's a question I can't answer. I am not familiar enough with all the different Savage actions to be able to say yes or no. My recommendation would be to call Savage or Choate, or both, and ask their advice.

Good luck
Gary