McMillan stock was only inletted for Remington hardware and Sendero barrel profile, stock need to be reworked to accommodate pillar bedding of new barreled action/contour. DBM also required installation.  Raw Components, McMillan Stock, Stiller TAC30 barreled action, Timney Trigger, PTG Stealth DBM. DBM was mocked and trial tested to ensure reliable feeding prior to installation.   Inletting DBM Profile.  Trial fitting. Still required more relief, off to hand fitting.  Hand fitting DBM's fine lines with various files.  Freshly Cerakoted in Sniper Grey, nice subtle tinge of blue.  Milling additional grooves in the supplied pillars. Ensures good adhesion with epoxy.  Milling out stock for pillar installation. Applying epoxy to bed DBM and install pillars.   Initial separation of bedded DBM, perfect crisp lines with zero movement. Also provides a solid foundation for a perfect stress-free bedding.  Relieving stock to accommodate new barreled action profile/contour.  Trial fitting barreled action.   Stock roughed, degreased, putty seals area of unwanted bedding. Ready for epoxy.  Barreled action prepped, release agent applied, putty seals area of unwanted bedding.   Bedding barreled action to stock.  Initial separation. Perfect stress-free bedding.  Milling reliefs.  As with all rifles we build, nothing is overlooked. We final fit and check all parts ensuring clearance where needed. Due to wide assortment of parts and manufacturers differences, parts always require fitting to ensure peak accuracy.     Paint was transferred on the DBM, shows area of binding.  Relief cut made.   Trigger pin clears but now indicate trigger plate contacts, more relief is required.  Relief cuts made to accommodate trigger plate, ensures perfect bind-free fit and maximum accuracy. Cold bluing application will follow.        Nice Cerakote colour combination, Sniper Grey with black accents. Slick.  |
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