Gunsmithing Advice Requested - Installing PTG DBM on a McM Htg stock

[RedRyder]

Howdy,

As stated, I want to install PTG DBM on a McMillan HTG stock. I've never trimmed a stock before and I'm just a little nervous about this operation. I have a Dremel tool so the machinery aspect is covered. Obviously, I want to trim the stock's mag well in VERY small amounts so as not to overdo it. It does appear that a fairly substantial amount of stock needs to be removed. Can anyone offer advice on the best way to do this? Also, is there any type of sealant that I should put on the trimmed stock?

Your wise and experienced answers are appreciated.

 

[Garyc]

This might not be the advice you're looking for, but if it were me I'd send it to someone like score hi gunsmithing and let them inlet it for you with their CNC mill. That way it'll turn out perfect with no chance of messing up your expensive mcmillan stock. For the $75 they charge it'd be worth it for me. Here's a thread where it's discussed:

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...ng/47592-inletting-bottom-metal-question.html

 

[slayer_21420]

I agree with Gary, if it were a cheap B&C or a factory stock I'd say have fun but I'd not suggest trying you first dremel inlet on a McMillan

 

[nashlaw]

Not being smart with you, but you are smart to be nervous. No reason to halfass a $600 stock that you will probably have for years to come. Send it to Badger Ordnance and have them inlet it on their CNC machinery for their M5. Same inlet as the PTG. $75 including return shipping and they have about a 2 wk turnaround.

Chad Dixon at Longrifles also does this and i am guessing his work is just as good.

Too many professionals out there that can do it correctly. I have had 2 stocks done by Badger and that look like they left the McMillan factory with teh inlet.

 

[Turd in the Pool]

I agree with all. The sensible thing to do is send it to someone set up to machine it.

However, I suspect the answer RedRyder is looking for is this.

Obviously you have the ability or you wouldn't be posting.

I tend to prefer to do things myself instead of paying someone to do it for me. The hard part of doing it with a dremel is getting the flats at the guard screws. Just plan on bedding it. Might as well put in some pillars while you are at it.

I say go for it and put the $75 into ammo or reloading components ;-)