Has anyone here used a pilot drill bit of any kind to enlarge their stock's action screw holes for pillars? If so, how well did it work? Since I'm not likely to do my own bedding job on more than one or two rifles I just can't justify the cost of a jig just for that task.
I use a 1/2 counter bore with interchangeable pilots then turn my pillars to .470-.475 for a little slop, attach them to the action then glue them in and bed the stock at the same time, one shot and done.Originally Posted by WuzYoungOnceToo
Most times the existing screw holes are over sized for a 1/4" screw shank, so I make the pilots a close fit to align and keep the counter bore from walking. I use either the mill or drill press, but I would imagine you could bore them with a hand drill.
Bill
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