Is there a gunsmith you would recommend to do these things? I'd even ship out if it's not local to me. I'd also like to know more on lapping the rings, etc. as these are all things that I have read about and seem to make a marked difference for the better. Any advice?
Thanks!
ORIGINAL: bigbulls
That's the cheap, cheasey and easy way to do it and usually results in less than appealing visual asthetics.
To do it properly you should, if you do not have access to a mill, measure everything perfectly and exactly the thickness of the wood between the bottom metal and receiver. Once you have done that you need to drill out the action screw holes about ten thousandths over the size of your pillar. Screw the pillars to the receiver useing your action screws. Use modeling clay to plug up any holes and crevices that you do not want bedding compound to get into. Wax the receiver and the very bottom of the pillars and action screws, and also the inletting for the bottom metal (furniture wax will keep the bedding compound from sticking to it). Tape up the rest fo the wood with masking tape. Useing your favorite bedding compound cote the inside of your holes and cote the pillars also. Insert the receiver with the pillars attached into the holes and clamp the receiver in place with bar clamps (protect the wood with something so you do not dent it). Wipe off any excess and allow to dry for 24 hours.