Smith/machinist input please

[dobarker]

So, I have this “bottom metal” that came with a Ruger American Ranch stock I ordered.
I’m not particularly thrilled about trying to bed and torque action screws on plastic.
It’s basically an ar-15 mag well with trigger guard and front screw hole.

Does anyone know of a machinist or gunsmith who could use this as a template and get me one milled out of aluminum or steel?
I’ve tried contacting a few higher end options who mass produce bottom metal to no avail.

 

[Sasquatch]

Probably not what you're in the market for, but its all metal...

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And probably just as cheap, or cheaper than having a custom trigger guard / mag well machined.

 

[dobarker]

Probably not what you're in the market for, but its all metal...

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And probably just as cheap, or cheaper than having a custom trigger guard / mag well machined.

I appreciate it, and know being stubborn is going to cost me.
I’ve looked into chassis options but really want the feel of a more traditional stock on this one. It’s a .277 Wolverine rebarrel to those interested.

The stock is great, I’ve got it fit for the light Palma barrel, I just can’t stand doing things right all over then trying to put torque on screws biting in plastic.
I thought about installing bushings into the plastic to just “float” it, but, it would still be the one thing I couldn’t get over.

 

[dobarker]

This may turn into a “how to” thread.
I’ve tried the professional route with machinists and toolmakers and was either ignored, told they were too busy or told it would take $300/hr.

I’m debating on just buying a mini mill and doing it myself. That would be about $1500 in, but, id call it a good investment as I’m fairly regularly cutting 3/8 dovetails by hand or doing things the hard way because I don’t have a mill.

Other option and by far the cheapest is to epoxy a stainless spacer into the screw holes of said plastic bottom metal, then, bed it all in with pillars between the v-blocks and bottom metal and live with it.

I’ll keep this thread updated as/when progress occurs.

 

[toddnjoyce]

Whats your problem with epoxying bushings into the stock so they accept the torque)

 

[cycleguy2300]

Does Pacific Tool and Guage or DIP not make what you are after?

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[dobarker]

Whats your problem with epoxying bushings into the stock so they accept the torque)

Mainly the life expectancy of the plastic. Remington 660’s after 20-30 years with bowed plastic bottom metal. I don’t trust it. I understand how it’s a trivial gripe to some. To me, it’s a matter of making things that last longer than me.

 

[dobarker]

Does Pacific Tool and Guage or DIP not make what you are after?

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Tried both. They don’t.

 

[Sam7sf]

You’re over thinking this. That plastic will be fine. That wood stock is softer than you think. Using the correct torque will not hurt a thing. Most of my bolt guns shoot using 55 inch pounds. It’s fine dude.

You do you. No way in hell I’d pay someone to machine anything for a ruger American.

Life expectancy of “plastic” is a broad topic. First you gotta know what it’s made of but in this case the force used with the action screws are a nothing burger. If you dropped the rifle I suspect other parts will hit first.

It’s an American…