WebFeb 23, 2015 · 111 Posts. #6 · Feb 22, 2015. I have 3 of the Ruger Americans (30-06, .223, .243) and I would like to achieve a 13" LOP vs the 13.75 that they have now. I would think that if the stock is hollow then a couple of different things could be done to shorten and then remount the but plate. One thing I have thought of is filling the stock with epoxy ... WebMar 24, 2007 · I have shortened many of them and the best way I have found, 1: remove factory hard no good son of a pad and throw away. 2: cut stock to lenght (normally …
Ruger American rifle stock shortening and recoil pad install
WebMar 16, 2024 · The tube can get shorter by an inch or so giving you a 12-12.5" LOP with pad, but there are some signifigant issues with how that will affect action spring compression and gun operation (the tube also has to be re-threaded). For reliable operations the spring retainer and follower need to be modified on that re-threaded tube as well. - 870Pilot J WebMar 27, 2024 · A shorter length of pull will allow you to get the stock closer to the pec instead of the shoulder. This gives a lot more control, especially with heavy recoiling rounds. Shorter length of pull also plays a role with pump guns in the sense that less reach to the forend allows for more aggressive manipulation and more reliable use. d health study
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WebApr 30, 2024 · I bought my Tikka T3x Superlite 30.06 used last winter off of Rokslide, and planned to replace the stock to lower the overall weight of the rifle. Starting weight for the rifle, with my Leupold VX3i 4.5-14×40 scope and spiral fluted bolt, was 109 ounces (6.8lbs). The factory stock weighs in at just over 28 ounces. WebA 1/8″ drill bit is used to drill two pilot holes 3/4″ deep. The tape tells me when the holes are deep enough. The screws are inserted into the recoil pad and coated in wax. The recoil pad screws are tightened. I use a scribe to carefully trace the profile of … WebJul 7, 2008 · first thing first, i determined by how much i would shorten the stock. factory length of pull was 14.5", so i decided on 2.5" of shortening for a 12" length of pull. this is the removed section, and in it you can see the factory holes for the butt pad. the holes are located in rib-like structures that run the length of the interior of the stock. cigarettes comparable to marlboro