Front Action Screw Dimples Floorplate
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I have had a Savage 93R17 BTVS for a year or so, and it has ended up being my "can't miss" varminter. A great firearm that handles and shoots like a dream.
One thing about mine irritated me though, I do not know if it is the same on yours.
Tightening the front action screw would dimple the floorplate, distorting it a little.
I took the floorplate off and found that the front edge was held up flush with the stock by a little tit of wood near the front edge. When you tighten the front action screw, there was uneven pressure upon the floorplate, so it dimpled.
My fix was to use a small wood chisel to remove the little tit of wood, and I dug up a washer of the proper thickness and hole size to fit the front action screw closely.
The thickness of the washer should allow you to tighten down the action screw while floorplate ends up flush with the stock. Part of the washer that I found had to be ground away in order to clear the magazine box, as can be seen in the following image.
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A drop or two of super glue keeps the washer from getting lost when I disassemble the firearm, it ends up being a permanent part of the stock. - No more dimples!
Re: Front Action Screw Dimples Floorplate
Just buy a heavy bottom metal. It solves the problems with the wood in the stock, holds the torque better, does not bend and helps the accuracy.
My Best, John K
Re: Front Action Screw Dimples Floorplate
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Originally Posted by dksac2
Just buy a heavy bottom metal.....
You can even get one in stainless from D.I.Products,Inc
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Re: Front Action Screw Dimples Floorplate
hi im new here i made my own heavy bottom metal out of 3/16 x 1 inch alum.only toke about 20 min with jigsaw drill and file.i made it to use both action screws.makes a big differance.
Re: Front Action Screw Dimples Floorplate
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Originally Posted by bob woodie
hi im new here i made my own heavy bottom metal out of 3/16 x 1 inch alum.only toke about 20 min with jigsaw drill and file.i made it to use both action screws.makes a big differance.
Welcome to the forum Bob. Be Careful....it's addicting! If you get a chance, would you please check the thread I started...you did something I am thinking about doing (and I am not afraid to learn something from a newbie) ;D. Do you have any photos?
See: http://savageshooters.com/SavageForu...html#msg336647
