01-26-2022, 05:37 PM
Old Bob Wrote:I have an Oregunsmithing Pendleton stock on my Howa mini with DIP, Inc aluminum bottom metal. The Pendleton stock was a little disappointing. The heavy Howa barrel didn't fit in the stock. I had to sand the channel until the barrel was a free-float fit. It took me about a half hour. Also, when the stock screws are torqued to 55 inch lbs, the barrel & action tend to lean to the left. If I put a wedge between the barrel & the stock to push things to the right before tightening, the action will sit centered in the stock. I guess I'm gonna eventually glass bed it so it always centers whenever I have to remove & reinstall the action. I like the stock. It fits me well. When I pick up the rifle & shoulder it, my eyeball is perfectly lined up with my scope mounted in low rings.
I replaced the floor plates on my Howa magazines with the aluminum floor plates from DIP. It's not to improve functioning but to make them a tad sturdier. If a full mag were accidentally dropped on a hard surface, they are less likely to crack. I've had no problems with the Howa mags. I have 4 & they all function well.
I have a Pendleton stock as well and inquired to the torque for action screws. They recommend 35ft lbs. I am more accustomed to 50-55 but will follow the manufacturers recommendation. I have the 20" lightweight barrel and am lucky enough to be in the general area so was able to have them custom bed for the small barrel profile. So far, no complaints.
I have bell and carlson stocks on several other rifles and have liked most of them.