With barreled action in hand it was time to set things together to check
fit and finalize the center screw. I learned long ago to check the threads
on the action first, and glad I did. Two out of three needed a tap run in.
I then made my measurement for the center screw, and drilled that out.
With that done, I set the action and ran in all 3 screws to check for clearance,
and see how much I needed to shorten the new center screw. Front screw
was spot on, center screw needed 1/4" cut down, and the rear screw was
2 threads too much. I made the adjustments, gave them a torquing and went
on to check tang clearance.....And where the fun began !! Tang was hitting,
and by a lot. I dug out the electric die grinder with a course burr, and hogged
away. Tightening things down again, paper still would not slide under, so I took
more out. Nada !! One more, and it was a go. Tang was clear and assured the
action was on the v-block.....Probably cut down almost 1/8th inch !! Well if
you can guess; The action screws are now too long, and need dressed down
some more.....I'll save that for tomorrow. I put everything away, and headed
for the fridge. I think it's time for a cold one or 3......