ATI Stocks

Jimmy243 · 04-29-2008, 06:34 AM

I have a SMLE MK3 in 22 Hornet (they exist, spare the arguement- Lithgow small arms factory produced them as the Slazenger Hornet after WWII.)
Because of the nature of the beast, the scope is mounted quite high, and I think the ATI monte carlo stock could be a good way to get some better cheek-weld and accuracy happening.
What I want to know is can I sand the stock out and bed the action for a free floated barrel, or is this just not done on smellys?
Any info appreciated, cheers.

runfiverun · 04-29-2008, 01:22 PM

ya gotta really rough it up to get the bedding to stick.
lotta guys actually drill small holes inthe areas that they want the bedding to hold onto.

mitch_mckee · 04-29-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by runfiverun

ya gotta really rough it up to get the bedding to stick.
lotta guys actually drill small holes inthe areas that they want the bedding to hold onto.

Yup. I sharpened a small, flat screwdriver and used it to gently chisel little holes and cuts where I wanted the bedding to go.

Jimmy243 · 04-29-2008, 08:18 PM

Thanks guys,
So it is the done thing to bed and float SMLE's? (Already sporterised so I'm not trying to preserve any military history)

04-29-2008, 06:34 AM	#1
Jimmy243 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28	ATI Stocks I have a SMLE MK3 in 22 Hornet (they exist, spare the arguement- Lithgow small arms factory produced them as the Slazenger Hornet after WWII.) Because of the nature of the beast, the scope is mounted quite high, and I think the ATI monte carlo stock could be a good way to get some better cheek-weld and accuracy happening. What I want to know is can I sand the stock out and bed the action for a free floated barrel, or is this just not done on smellys? Any info appreciated, cheers.

04-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
runfiverun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: soda springs idaho Posts: 281	ya gotta really rough it up to get the bedding to stick. lotta guys actually drill small holes inthe areas that they want the bedding to hold onto.

04-29-2008, 08:18 PM	#4
Jimmy243 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28	Thanks guys, So it is the done thing to bed and float SMLE's? (Already sporterised so I'm not trying to preserve any military history)