drilling length for pillars

**foxx** · 03-31-2015, 11:03 PM

I assume this is a blind mag?

I would drill a hole slightly larger than the pillar all the way through, then cut the pillar so it is flush with bottom of the stock (or slightly longer) so the action screw is tight against the bottom of the pillar when tightened. The pillar needs to be epoxied to the stock when or before bedding the action.

**Bowers** · 03-31-2015, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by foxx

I assume this is a blind mag?

I would drill a hole slightly larger than the pillar all the way through, then cut the pillar so it is flush with bottom of the stock (or slightly longer) so the action screw is tight against the bottom of the pillar when tightened. The pillar needs to be epoxied to the stock when or before bedding the action.

Yes, model 10 blind mag, centerfeed.

If I drill full length and cut the front pillar to be flush with the stock, then wouldn't the screw head be sticking out past the stock when installed. I'd like for it to be recessed like the factory. I assume it's just a personal preference.