Winter Project

[idnative1948]

Bedding screws have kind of been holding me back. Have seen spring clamps, surgical tubing, rubber bands, etc.

idnative, I just bedded my 721. I used the Acra-glas gel kit. It isn't difficult, just take your time. Use lots of rlease agent. If I do another one, I'm gonna get or make some bedding srews. mtmuley

 

[mtmuley]

I did use painters tape to apply firm pressure. It's just less nerve wracking if you don't thread in the actual action screws and pray you used enough release. mtmuley

 

[idnative1948]

Almost Done!

From this-




To this-
Must have had it apart 900 times.....

 

[noharleyyet]

...quite nice.

 

[idnative1948]

Still need to knock down the shine to satin, then think about scope mounts. Will be punching the rear sight out for scope clearance. Don't want to, but needs to be done. Now I know why dad had a little dinky, skinny Western Auto scope mounted on it. Cross hairs so fine I can hardly see them in bright light. He was always going to put K-4 on it. A bud set me up with one in trade. The thing doesn't even have so much as finger print on it. That and his leather sling and I hope he smiles down from above.

 

[T Bone]

Bump to the top. Looking at restocking my 721.

That Boyd's stock looks great. I like the straight comb compared to the original ones.

Question for you idnative1948. Boyd's website lists that stock to have a l.o.p. of 13 3/4". Will you please confirm that? If that is accurate, I'm ordering promptly. A 1" pad should put l.o.p. 14 1/4" which is perfect for me.

 

[idnative1948]

Will go home and lunch and double-check that for you.

 

[idahofishnhunt]

Nice job...a real looker now for sure.

 

[idnative1948]

T Bone, here you go. Keep in mind that this is with a half-inch recoil pad from Boyds.

 

[Bambistew]

I've had a couple 721s, but its been a few years back. IIRC most M700 parts are interchangeable with a little bubba-smithing. A stock should be pretty easy swap. The CDL stocks are really nice looking and should drop in fairly easily.

Another option is Richards Microfit stocks. Similar to Boyds, but may require a bit more work. Lots of options and wood to chose from.

 

[T Bone]

dead nutz 13 3/4".

Thanks very much idnative1948!

I'll be ordering one promptly.