statjunk
OK - I'm back got a couple of things I would like you to look at and one thing to try...
Look at the barrel itself... Look for bright spots in the finish along the barrel channel....
Then do the same along the forearm of the stock - the barrel channel - look for bright spots - with the camo stock it is going to be harder to see and you might have to get a CSI bright flashlight and look along the barrel channel....
Experiment - leave the two shims in the front pocket- remove the two shims in the rear pocket put the action sctrews in - tighten the rear screw snuggly- screw in the front screw till itis snug. With this done start the dollar bill down down under the barrel and see if slides OK...
Gotta get some practice plans done right now then i will get back with you... Do you have a carpenter's square?
later - mike