pillar length

[stewart33]

I just want to confirm my procedure for this measurement.

1. tape barrel 1'' inside fore end

2. tape tang providing sufficient clearance

3. tape action securely to stock (not so tight to bind action)

4. measure front action screw port less Boyds bushing thickness

5. measure rear action screw port less S.S.S. trigger guard thickness

I believe that I understand this principal

1. the bearing of the action must be metal to metal

2. their must be no binding of the action between its anchor points

3. the barrel nut, recoil lug and rear tang must free float

special considerations:

1. recoil lug

a. recoil lug must have clearance on front, side and bottom faces

b. relief to back inside corners for maximum bearing on rear face

2. rear tang

a. tang should free float from bolt handle in let rearward.