long story, i got a little worried about a gap that i saw between the bottom of the action and the top of the detachable magazine. there was enough wood i was just not very comfortable shaving about 1/2 inch of wood off of the stock. i have taken the wood down to where the gap is almost gone. then i put the hinged floorplate in and it is canted. the floorplate is off center by about 1/8th of an inch so i am trying to get it aligned correctly. after that maybe it will be smooth sailing. i hope so i am a nervous wreck everytime i take out my hand plane. anyway i will keep you guys posted on the progress.......blake
