Probably going to seem like a dumb ? but,

[ORBushman]

I just got this in very good condition T/C Hawken stock with all parts to mount my .45 T/C Hawken barrel on. Unfortunately, It will not seat and I can't understand why. The stock was listed to fit .45/.50. It slides into tang but, will not close down. Very hard tension and I'm afraid if I try and squeeze it down, I might break the stock. Any thoughts or suggestions??

 

[azmntman]

Was this a kit? May need to refit the tang. Could the barrel and stock be for 15/16ths and the other 1"? That would do it. All do work a bit different, and none ask me anymore (HA). Thats all I got. Those that I ask will soon tell us what else it could be.

 

[ORBushman]

Was this a kit?

There is a "K" stamped inside the barrel channel so, I'm assuming the stock was a kit. The .45 barrel fits my other stock that has my 23" .50 barrel currently mounted.

 

[azmntman]

Or maybe Kevin did the pre ship inspect? LOL Sorry. I wonder if tang related, like I said others here KNOW, I guess good (sometimes).

 

[64Springer]

Is the barrel flat binding up on the bolster/fence?

Try loosening the lock to make sure that area isn't pinched.

Take a black sharpie, mark up that tang and look for where she's binding.

Remove the tang from the rifle and see if the barrel and tang come together correctly.

Mark up the bottom of the barrel and see if it's bottoming out against the stock inletting.

It won't take but a few thou of an inch to cause interference.

 

[COTNTOP]

I ran into some that I had to lift up on the barrel for them to fully seat.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

What they said.

 

[OldRust]

I have run into a few TC Kit stock that did this on a barrel retrofit. Good call not to force it, I would remove the lock then see if the barrel drops in , if not remove both tang screws and try. You may need to remove some wood.

Thanks,
O.R.

 

[ORBushman]

Try loosening the lock to make sure that area isn't pinched.

A tip of the hat and nod to @64Springer! I loosened the lock screw two turns and Allawalla Peanut Butter Sandwiches, the barrel dropped right in! My humblest appreciation to all!

 

[TDM]

Take the tang out of the stock and see how it fits the barrel. You’ll be able to narrow down the issue to the stock or the tang. Might have to do some light filing and smoothing.

 

[Snooterpup]

Is the barrel flat binding up on the bolster/fence?

Try loosening the lock to make sure that area isn't pinched.

Take a black sharpie, mark up that tang and look for where she's binding.

Remove the tang from the rifle and see if the barrel and tang come together correctly.

Mark up the bottom of the barrel and see if it's bottoming out against the stock inletting.

It won't take but a few thou of an inch to cause interference.

Excellent suggestions, well done
64Springer