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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jan 9, 2014 22:50:21 GMT -5
I expect grief from Jimh, but this problem can occur anytime you swap stocks.
I bought a synthetic stock for my marlin 917v 17hmr. The stock is for the new Marlin XT's but inletting wise, it fits fine. One of the stock screws is a smidge too long, the other a smidge too short. My thought is it's easiest to just buy a longer screw for the one and a couple washers.
Do you foresee any problems with putting washers (probably plastic) on the outside of the stock? I don't think it would be a problem
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Post by Jack on Jan 10, 2014 9:02:37 GMT -5
Check and make sure you don't have the screws reversed.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jan 10, 2014 23:31:48 GMT -5
Nope, they are two totally different screws
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Post by jmarriott on Jan 11, 2014 14:14:00 GMT -5
Find the exact size you need and buy them. Mc'master car catalog has every screw size ever made.
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Post by jmarriott on Jan 11, 2014 14:14:13 GMT -5
Find the exact size you need and buy them. Mc'master car catalog has every screw size ever made.
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Post by jimh on Jan 11, 2014 16:24:42 GMT -5
Red why not cut a little off the one too long?
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jan 12, 2014 10:30:21 GMT -5
For some reason a 15cent washer seems easier than cutting the screw... Everything is done now. The stock shaved a little over a pound off. So might get another scope which should probably drop the weight another 1/2 pound. Rimfires shouldn't weigh 8 1/2 pounds  |
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Post by twomoons on Jan 15, 2014 9:28:31 GMT -5
I was going to ignore it but Ijust can't... Why not just shorten the screw? Why do a Bubba job when doing it right will only take a few seconds longer. Heck, mail me the screw and tell me how much shorter you want it and i will do it for you for free.
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Post by twomoons on Jan 22, 2014 9:43:55 GMT -5
Gee offer to do it right and for free to boot and no taker?  PBR have you reformed, are you no longer parsimonious? |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jan 22, 2014 20:59:15 GMT -5
Sorry, I forgot about this thread
Thank you for the offer.
As I got looking at the problem, I realized the screw was not too long. It's just that the stock is flat and not countersinked.
Though this reminds me, I have a 1851 navy I bought last year that doesn't have a sight on it. I need to get that taken of! Let me dig that thing out. I remember something else was wrong with it too. I'll pm ya in the next day or so
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Post by twomoons on Jan 25, 2014 10:43:43 GMT -5
They are NEVER too long, just remember to call a Doctor after 4 hours. If you had sent it when you posted you would have it back already.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jan 26, 2014 21:57:06 GMT -5
PM headed your way TM
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PBR have you reformed, are you no longer parsimonious?