Black Bellamy
I suppose I can cut the bolt and create a recessed area for the nut so it doesn't interfere with the ramrod, or I can just screw in my original sling stud an inch away from the first hole (in which case I can't use the bipod because it will work itself out again).
You will need to drill a recessed area in the stock for the "nut" - only drill the depth that you need, in fact I leave the cavity a bit short and a bit undersized so that when I pull it down with the stud it makes a very tight fit. It is very common to cut or fit the stud to the length that you need.
When you cut it, if you leave the nut installed as low as you can then cut the stud - then turn the nut off it will repair the threads on the way off.
I suppose I can cut the bolt and create a recessed area for the nut so it doesn't interfere with the ramrod, or I can just screw in my original sling stud an inch away from the first hole (in which case I can't use the bipod because it will work itself out again).
I am thinking that you can use the same hole for you new assembly. If you choose not to use new assembly and want to install a wood screw type asembly back in the orginal hole - fill the orginal hole with some bedding glass and redrill it to accept the screw stud.
Good luck in what ever way you go...