Shur Shot stock question: 870 16 ga

[HartClemson99]

I installed my Shur Shot stock on my 870 16 ga youth model tonight.  When I removed the factory stock it read 12 where the stock attaches to the receiver so I am guessing it should fit.   When I put the new Shur Shot stock on, I have about a 1/16" gap between the stock and the receiver.  See attached picture. Basically where the stock attatches the plastic is longer than it is from the factory.  Has anyone experienced this?  I imagine I will need to sand this down.  Any sanding suggestions?

[Old Gobbler]

If it looks like it can be made to go flush then use a steel file and take your time,  be cautious to leave a snug and tight fit so that there is no play

[gophert]

If it looks like it can be made to go flush then use a steel file and take your time,  be cautious to leave a snug and tight fit so that there is no play

Yep^^^^^This.......I had to do that to one of my stocks I put on an older Rem 1100.  I just filed it down slowly checking it every few times I filed and before long it fit like a glove.

[allaboutshooting]

I installed my Shur Shot stock on my 870 16 ga youth model tonight.  When I removed the factory stock it read 12 where the stock attaches to the receiver so I am guessing it should fit.   When I put the new Shur Shot stock on, I have about a 1/16" gap between the stock and the receiver.  See attached picture. Basically where the stock attatches the plastic is longer than it is from the factory.  Has anyone experienced this?  I imagine I will need to sand this down.  Any sanding suggestions?

You may want to check to make sure that there is on base plate (kind of an oval shaped piece of steel) that is still in your receiver. It may be hard to see after being in there for many years. You can remove it with a flat edged screwdriver or similar tool. They were used as spacers on many of the older Remington shotguns.

I'd sure check that before you start any work on that new stock.

Thanks,
Clark

[HartClemson99]

Thanks Clark and everyone.  I checked and it doesn't have a base plate.  The plastic on the factory stock appears to be about 1/16" shorter.  I'll use it's length to mark the new stock.  I appreciate the advice.  A file and a careful hand will be my next step. 

[HartClemson99]

Clark,
       I read you pm and after "double checking" I'll be darned if it didn't have a spacer plate hidden up in there!  A quick pop of a screwdriver and it was out.  It fits perfect...THANK YOU!

[allaboutshooting]

Clark,
       I read you pm and after "double checking" I'll be darned if it didn't have a spacer plate hidden up in there!  A quick pop of a screwdriver and it was out.  It fits perfect...THANK YOU!

You're welcome. They are hard to see on those guns.

Thanks,
Clark