7mm08
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Adding a sling mount to a wooden stock. Assume smaller drill bit than the screw going in.
It's going on a Marlin 336.
Thanks
It's going on a Marlin 336.
Thanks
Any tricks to…..
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Carlos
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I'd look up Larry Potterfield with Midway USA. He's got quite a few instructional videos out there.
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This is a very brief how-to. I guess it's a simple task compared to everything else I've seen this guy do.
One tidbit. The white bullseye that looks like a marker isnt for a swivel stud. Its decorative and too high on the stock, go just below that.
7mm08
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Thanks. I saw that,as apparently blasphemy to drill into the trademark " bulls eye".
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Thanks. Now I have to chase down a " special drill bit". Ha
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I found the coarse threaded screw arrangement to be a point of failure.
You twist your sling the wrong way, the screw is unloosened ever so slightly. Repeat, the screw gets a bit more loose.
I threw the 700 ADL on my shoulder to have both hands free negotiating a slippery muddy crossing. The top screw pulled out rifle flipped barrel down into 6 inches of mud. Hunt over.
Can't reuse the coarse screw, hole is too large.
Also happened on Bell&Carlson stock for Winchester model 70 in 300 WinMag so it isn't just wood. D&990374576490 screw is too coarse and the leverage of the sling can loosen it up. Even if you catch it, you are making the hole loose. Eventually it will pull out.
Look for something more solid. My solution is more closely aligned to hanging mufflers with a coat hangar than a cool fix.
You twist your sling the wrong way, the screw is unloosened ever so slightly. Repeat, the screw gets a bit more loose.
I threw the 700 ADL on my shoulder to have both hands free negotiating a slippery muddy crossing. The top screw pulled out rifle flipped barrel down into 6 inches of mud. Hunt over.
Can't reuse the coarse screw, hole is too large.
Also happened on Bell&Carlson stock for Winchester model 70 in 300 WinMag so it isn't just wood. D&990374576490 screw is too coarse and the leverage of the sling can loosen it up. Even if you catch it, you are making the hole loose. Eventually it will pull out.
Look for something more solid. My solution is more closely aligned to hanging mufflers with a coat hangar than a cool fix.
I have all the tools and parts you need. Grovtec parts. I will let you use them if you pay shipping.
Just drill the hole the size of the main part of the screw, minus the threads.
After you drill it, take a larger bit the size of the head of the screw, just a little to countersink it a tad.
Put the screw in and you are done.
You don't need any special bits or tools.
After you drill it, take a larger bit the size of the head of the screw, just a little to countersink it a tad.
Put the screw in and you are done.
You don't need any special bits or tools.
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What Ruger posted will work as well.
Or you could order a synthetic stock/forearm set for just $50. They really look great on those rifles IMO.
Or you could order a synthetic stock/forearm set for just $50. They really look great on those rifles IMO.
Epoxy on the screw and it ain't moving
7mm08
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Thank you but I ordered the bits off Amazon…… figured I would keep them or pass on to someone here……
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But the question is, won't it expand and possibly split the wood/stock?
Sorry, but I tend to overthink a situation….. nature of my previous life.
Doubtful. If you think it may, high strength super glue. But if they screw has already pulled out, it has room to expand without damage
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Glad you finally found a 336!
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After the stud is installed, the threads in the wood can be strengthened.
Remove the stud and put 3 or 4 drops of thin super glue in the threaded wood. Allow it to dry and reinstall the stud.
Remove the stud and put 3 or 4 drops of thin super glue in the threaded wood. Allow it to dry and reinstall the stud.
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Virgin stock.
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Yes! 1990 CS in .35 REM
IF it has a scratch on it I couldn't find it. Shoots and cycled shells great. Front sights removed and XS sights placed by original owner. I found a front ramp and hood in great shape to take that back to original and I am putting a DNZ scope mount & Vortex Crossfire II 1x4x24 scope on it.
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