installing sling swivel stud Bay Area

[Ryng]

Just got my new stock for 10/22 and wanted to add a bipod w/ sling mount and am super scared to drill into this thing. Scared I might not center it right or will mess up the stock.


Anyone know anywhere close that could help me do this? Obviously I would have to pay. I live in the Sunset but work in South San Francisco. Thanks!

[highpower790]

Its not hard,give it a try! I did one years ago,then sold the stock.

[Ryng]

really afraid to

[RandyD]

Just got my new stock for 10/22 and wanted to add a bipod w/ sling mount and am super scared to drill into this thing. Scared I might not center it right or will mess up the stock.


Anyone know anywhere close that could help me do this? Obviously I would have to pay. I live in the Sunset but work in South San Francisco. Thanks!

Go to eBay and buy a cheap second hand stock, which you can find for $10, and practice on it until you have a confidence, and then throw it away and do a proper install on your stock. Note, you can drill multiple holes on the used stock. There is a lot of satisfaction in being able to do something yourself.

[ar15barrels]

Go to eBay and buy a cheap second hand stock, which you can find for $10, and practice on it until you have a confidence, and then throw it away and do a proper install on your stock.
Note, you can drill multiple holes on the used stock.

Could also practice on a $3 piece of wooden dowel from home depot.

[RandyD]

Just saw this thread in the Private Firearm Parts & Accessories Sales Forum.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1362198

The seller has 4 wood Ruger 10-22 stocks for sale at $15.00 each.

[Ryng]

I might just drill the OEM synthetic stock or like you guys said use a block of wood and drill it. The main thing that im afraid of is centering it. There is a curve at the bottom part of the stock. Not sure if i need special drill bits either. I'll look around youtube some more.

[RandyD]

You don't need special drill bits. If you are drilling into synthetic, use a slow speed so that you don't melt the material. To insure you are centered, use a sharpie pen to mark the stock, and visually check it before drilling.

[Ryng]

do you guys know what drill bit i would need for these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rifle-Sling-Screw-Studs-Base-Uncle-Mikes-Swivel-Studs-Fits-Most-Rifle-Shotgun-/232218600231?epid=1200006060&hash=item36114ea327:g:6TgAAOSw2xRYimbx

thanks again for all the help guys. since no one is able to help me do it ima probably do it on my own

[highpower790]

Something smaller than the screw that attaches to the stock.

[RandyD]

I recommend holding the screw next to several drill bits to compare and determine which size drill bit to use. I would use a drill bit that has a diameter no larger than the solid core portion of the screw, which will allow the threads to bite into the wood, but it won't crack the wood as it is screwed in.

[divingin]

What Randy said. You don't want the screw shank to expand the hole.

Hold the drill bit in front of the screw portion of the stud, and compare the screw shank and the bit. Then swap places (bit behind the screw) and check again. Generally, being a bit off in either direction won't matter much (except on old, very dry wood, where you want the hole larger.)

Use masking tape on the bit to set a depth mark so you don't go too deep.

[RandyD]

To set the correct depth when drilling the hole, put a piece of white tape around the drill bit, at the depth you do not want to go past.

[zoner]

take your drill index and put the threaded shank of the swivel stud in the drill index holes till you find the hole that the shank will fit into then go DOWN two drill sizes for the bit to drill the hole

[Ryng]

So I haven't even gotten the swivel stud for the stock yet. I just got my 10/22 today and tried putting in a new barrel and trigger group. I'm already stuck on the barrel. The barrel won't go in anymore and I cant seem to get it out. I was basically doing all this on my coffee table at home with no vise.

Really need a gunsmith now not just for the sling swivel but the whole gun itself. Anyone got any recommendations?