I took my ML stock off the rifle, put it on my chop saw and cut it off with one smooth cut. Took the recoil pad and my razor knife and slowly carved it a little at a time until it fir perfectly. Had to redrill the screw holes inside the stock but even that was no problem. My rifle looks like it came from the factory that way and performs great. Just take your time and be real careful. If you start to get frustrated put it down and come back to it later on.