I recently got a screaming deal on an XP-100 in 7mmBR that is bedded in a walnut rear grip stock. I'd like to use it for deer and javelina hunting. It also came with an HS Precision center grip stock that has never been used. I'd like to switch to the HS stock, but don't have the original factory trigger (and linkage?) for a center grip configuration. What do I need to convert it back to centergrip? I'm guessing a new trigger (?) and some kind of linkage? How hard is this? I have switched rifle stocks before. Would a "take off" from someone else's center grip work or is there fitting to be done. It needs to have a safety.

The current trigger is 1.5 lbs. It's beautiful, but for hunting I'd want to carry with an empty chamber (which is no big deal for long range stuff).

If it was previoiusly a mid grip you will need the trigger and linkage. It is a shame that the previous owner did not preserve those parts, but someone else who converted one may have them. You can try to post a WTB ad in some forum classifieds. Not sure if any of the gun parts suppliers like Numrich or Brownells carry that stuff.

Iv got a trigger but no linkage.

I would try numrich.com they have schematic drawings of everything you would need.

Unfortunately the previous owner may have taken the linkage to his grave. I bought it from a friend who was liquidating an estate for the widow. There should be someone on here who converted to a rear grip and has no plans to convert it back.

Thanks, JIM

I will look tonight in my parts stash. I know I have two centergrip trigger assemblies but not sure if they are complete. I will let you know.

Mike

Is the recoil lug slotted with screw holes on each side? If not then you will need one of those also and the headspace checked after installation.

Send Ernie a PM - I bet he can help.

Did you find a trigger assmembly?
Mike

I talked to the guy I bought it from today and he is going to check if he has the original trigger and linkage. He didn't think so, but I'll wait a week or so to see what he says. I do want to switch this if I can get it without too much money. I did email Ernie and he helped. I need to take the stock off and see what I find. I wanted to shoot it first and did that today. Shot 4 3-shot groups. Without trying very hard, I shot a 1-3/8" group at 100yds which was impressive for someone who normally only shoots 1911s.

I'll look at the inside and see what I have and wait a week to see what my friend can find.

Gary look for my articles in TX Trophy Hunters mag and TX Deer Association magazine. Hawkeye, I'll let you know if I need one. I'm not even sure what parts I need as far as misc pins etc. Thanks!

Do you got plenty of brass? I have some brass that I don't think I'll ever use since I turned mine into a 260.

I think I'm good on brass, unless you want to make a donation, I'll pay shipping.

I am still waiting to hear if my friend has the original linkage and trigger, but in the meantime I tried to take the action out of the reargrip wood stock to look at the recoil lug. I removed the forward screw underneath the stock and then completly loosened the small screw on top that goes down into the action. I believe those are the only 2 screws holding the stock to the action, but could not budge the barrel/action assembly out of the stock. I see that there is some glue or bedding material visible. I thought I read about people actually gluing in the action. Hope that's not the case. Any ideas if this is bedding material oozing out of the stock or glue?






Thanks, JIM

Well it does look like someone did some work on it. If the barrel is floated pretty goo then you can squeez the barrel and the front of the for end together and sometimes they will break free, but that may not work in your case. You might just have to become creative and pull a little harder. A rubber mallet might be in order also to kinda jar it loose. That sure looks like a good glue job though. Good luck.

If all screws are removed and all else fails, put the the entire gun in the freezer at least overnight. Then rap it swift and sharp with a wooden or rubber mallet. If you are trying to salvage the stock you may have to put a piece of thick cow hide between the mallet and stock. If that does not work refreeze. Then if you have a heat gun, heat the stock only from the bottom side, especially the recoil lug area . It needs to be heated as fast as possible, but do not heat the metal, keep that as cold as possible. Then rap it again with mallet.

P.S. Not responsible for a broken stock, yes some guys have glued the action into the stock, these can be a bearcat.
Good Luck.

Benchrest guys do glue actions to the stock. I have read that the way to remove a glued in action is with an iron. Place the stock in a padded vise. Put a hot iron on top of the action. As the action heats up it makes the epoxy soft. Once the action is out you will have to take all of the bedding out and redo it. I haven't done it myself. Good luck!

Excellent ideas - thanks! I'll try those. I have a javelina hunt coming up in late Feb and its shooting good now so I'm going to see if I can take a javelina with it before I put it in the freezer (the gun can rest on the javelina meat in there).

Thanks for the help!

JIM

Just an FYI
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php/topic,3779452.0.html

Make sure the trigger guard scerws are removed also, They MIGHT be action screws.

If everything else fails, freezing usually breaks it free.

Larry
Tinkerer

H2OBUG: This link doesn't work for me even when I am logged on to accurateshooter.com.

JIM