Dual Side take-down screws

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Discussion Starter · Mar 3, 2003

Has anyone tried adding side take-down screws through the forearm of the stock into the action take-down block? I am considering this possibility as a means to stabilize the front/ back rock that the single screw has. I would drill and tap a hole perpendicular to, and on the same plane as the V-block screws, as close to the action as possible to create a three point method of securing the action/barrel to stock. I would also use flathead hex screws, just about long enough to reach the V-block screws, countersunk through small brass pillars to minimumize obtrusivness.

I think this would also provide some side to side tunability by tightening/losening apposing screws similar to windage adjusting scope mounts.

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Chief Dave

· #3 · Mar 3, 2003

I'm thinking that drilling into that boss might become self defeating, in that if it weakens it at all, you might be inducing flex into that area. While the barrel/receiver atachment design is conveinent, it is also a weak link for stability of the unit, and any modification would tend to weaken an already marginal stable situation.

The idea is interesting, but I wonder if it might end up being a net loss? Not saying it would be, just woundering if it could be?

Ron

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