1. Disassemble rifle - suggest removing trigger, safety and bolt release. (After bedding install these parts into action and
relieve areas in stock so they will fit without contacting stock.) 2. Apply release agent to metal. (Paste floor wax works well.) Whatever you use, be liberal with it. The voice of experience is here to
say that separating a stuck together barrel & stock is no fun whatsoever!
3. On a Remington, drill 5/8 diameter holes in stock for both front and rear guard screws. (Use a drill press if possible.)
4. The length of the pillar depends on your stock; you want one pillar for each guard screw that is just slightly shorter (1/16") then the length of the hole in the stock. Trim the pillars to desired
length with a hack saw.*
5. On a Remington the screw thread is 1/4 x 28. Obtain 3" long screw with only a short section threaded. Cut off the head of the screw. Apply release agent to screw.
6. Make a 5/8" round washer out of a match book cover. Screw headless screws into receiver. Place washers on screws. Place pillars on screws.
7. Make sure the 5/8" holes in the stock
are roughed up a bit so the epoxy has a "bite."
8. With the action setting upside down, place the stock onto the pillars. Set up fixtures so stock is not tilted to a side and so the action lines
up in stock. Wrap the barrel with tape so as to center the barrel in the barrel channel.
