Best way to cut stock???

[snapperhead]

I have a 270 win 70 and a Browning A bOlt 308(synthetic) tha I need to cut the stock on so they will fit my wife and daughter. I'm fairly handy but have never done anything likr this. Before I go jumping into it just thought I would post the question. I'm also going to be putting on new recoil pads so any advice on that would be great as well.

[ar15barrels]

Wrap it with masking tape.
Mark a line on it.
Fixture it up in some way in a table saw so you make a single straight cut.

The masking tape helps eliminate "chip out".

I have had good luck cutting synthetic stocks made by HS precision in the bandsaw.
I clamp it in the vise and run the saw straight down after aligning the cut to my mark on the masking tape.
You simply epoxy and screw a new recoil pad to the stock's filler material.

[Ahhnother8]

I have used a chopsaw on a number of anschutz stocks. The key is to get a straight cut and the masking tape trick is always necessary on finished materials. Not too thrilled about the bandsaw, as most blades are not wide enough to track straight. Same goes with a skillsaw, the newer thin-kerf blades tend to wander a little bit.

[snapperhead]

Thanks for the advice. I have heard about the tape before cutting. I was thinking that a miter box might give me the best cut. I do have access to a table saw though

[taloft]

Another trick to prevent chipping is to use a scratch awl and scribe the line to be cut. I do this in conjuction with masking tape. A mitre saw is your best bet for getting a straight cut. A triple chip finishing blade will give you the best finish for this type of material. Measure twice, cut once.

[snapperhead]

Originally Posted by taloft

Another trick to prevent chipping is to use a scratch awl and scribe the line to be cut. I do this in conjuction with masking tape. A mitre saw is your best bet for getting a straight cut. A triple chip finishing blade will give you the best finish for this type of material. Measure twice, cut once.

Great trick, thanks!

[Utha Schleigle]

Also look or measure for any "INTERNAL" assspects of the stock cutting. Mounting screws - recoil springs {semi auto} - may need to locate shorter screw for new shortness of the stock.