Thanks for the tutorial TC1! Your stocks look so good it's making me want to start work on my S&W branded 1900 Husqvarna that needs a facelift. I'm holding back because I can't decide whether to remove the M/C or leave it as is. A quick question: Where is the bolt release on your 1640?
The bolt release on the 1640 is still there, it's part of the ejector. I took it out and cut it short just before it comes out of the action and then when I made the pattern I ran the wood across the bolt release cutout. It's just enough to cover that area. To remove the bolt now you simply pull the bolt all the way back and push the ejector down with your finger. It's simple and about as fast as before. A Swede taught me that trick.
A quick question: Where is the bolt release on your 1640? 
