You can delete the clip but the box should be snug in the the stock
Also, the retaining "L" sets on top of the rear pillar
If you remove it, the action will not be setting on the pillar
You will need to add something to make up the space to insure action is setting on pillar
Possibility of splitting the stock if the space between the pillar and action are not dealt with
Bedding the stock takes care of that issue
Also adding shim in that area will also do the trick
Jack
EDIT: I just read your post again - the above information was meant for a savage stock
The Boyds stocks I have did not have pillars
I am sure a lot folks just install action and go with it
I would use the clip if I was not going to bed the action
You might have to dremmel a little out of the mag well to fit but if I think they come with the inlet for the clip
I hope this helps
jack
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