Steep learning curve.

[Nate]

Still trying to restock my #4. The fore stock went fine as did the butt. However, the stock bolt channel is about 1/2 inch too short and the bolt will not catch. My other never installed butt has the same short measurement. There is a metal washer at the bottom of the channel I never knew existed until now. I tried to hook it out with heavy wire but it didn't work. How do I go about fixing this? Every other stock swap in my past was with previously installed wood so I had no idea what I was getting into. Any help will be appreciated.

[JB White]

You're not adding an additional stock bolt spring washer if there is one already in there, are you? Coming up that short is often encountered by accidentally doubling up.

[John Sukey]

Have you thought about trying a different bolt? Or for that matter comparing the bolt you have with one that does work?

[Nate]

I have been hesitant to reply here since my collector friend brought some of his parts over with somewhat less hysteria. His butt stock was a perfect fit with a little persuasion. The part I thought was faulty was just that and we do not no why. I will investigate if a longer bolt will work but that shouldn't happen. So now the rifle is stocked up just fine and since John Wayne said an apology was a form is weakness, I won't offer one. But Thanks.