Specifications

TM 05539-IN

SKIM GLASSING - CONTINUED 0026 00

0026 00-4

PREPARATION FOR STOCK - CONTINUED

3. Inspect the top half of the stock (17) to ensure that all areas have been prepared for skim glassing.

4. Insert three layers of 2-in. masking tape, 1.5 inches in front of the recoil lug’s position.

5. Invert stock (17) in the vise. Using a 1/8-in. rotary tool bit, route the bottom bedding surface (18) of the stock very

lightly for the trigger guard assembly.

NOTE

Removing excess material will disturb alignment of the bottom components to the stock.

6. Dry fit barreled action in stock to ensure there is a minimum of 1/16-in. clearance and a maximum of 1/8-in. clearance

between the barrel and forward edge of barrel channel. Dry fit the trigger guard to ensure it is flush with the bottom of

the stock.

7. Set torque wrench to 60 lb-in.

NOTE

When mixing and working with epoxy, appropriate precautions should be taken in accordance with

the manufacture’s recommendations.

8. Mix epoxy.

NOTE

Ensure torque wrench is set to 60 lb-in. prior to skim glassing.

SKIM GLASSING

1. Place stock (17) in vise, bottom side up, and with a small putty knife apply a light coat of epoxy/glass to the bottom bed-

ding surface (18) in the stock, and the sides and bottom of the trigger guard assembly.

M40-069a

M40-069b