Thanks very much for your help. The stock came today and everything fits.




Now a few more questions. I'm going to attempt to pillar bed this rifle and stock. Are these a good starting point? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/33...-remington-700 or these https://www.midwayusa.com/product/76...teel-pack-of-2

If I'm understanding Larry Potterfield's video correctly, you need to drill 5/8" holes where the current .305" (19/64" ish) holes are now. Is there enough meat in the stock for those large holes? Assuming the pillars are 1/2", is there enough space between the hole and the front of the sear? It appears there's only about .120" there and wouldn't I need at least .250? It appears the back of the rear pillar in the factory stock has been milled away. Is this what I need to do to either the score high or ptg pillars to get the clearance for the sear?



Does somebody make a smaller set of pillars? I like the adjustable ones because I don't have a mill. But I do own files. I like the score hi ones since that kit comes with the stock screws to keep them in place while the expoxy is setting.

Should I make some clearance under the tang and if so, how much? My reading says the tang should not touch the stock for best accuracy. Take it out of the wood or bed the action up a little higher on the pillars to create the clearance? I'll bed the rest of the action once I get the pillars in, so lifting the receiver up a little shouldn't be difficult.

Suggestions are appreciated.