Measuring Pillar Length

[packratt]

Getting ready to try my hand at bedding a stock. What's the best way to determine the correct pillar length?

[foxx]

I cut them long, insert into an enlarged action screw hole and grind/trim them back until right. (Even with the top of the stock's surface that meets the bottom of the action.)

[Texas10]

If you're looking for new, original style or generic pillars, go here; https://www.stockysstocks.com/accessories/bedding-supplies.html

After bedding the action, I waxed the pillars and epoxied them into the stock. This made the pillar hole an exact fit to the pillar, which can then be removed if you wish. I used the original Savage pillars, which are hat shaped and required a 1/2 inch counter bore.

They are installed recessed so the action screws are not proud on the bottom of the stock.