Hoping for some help with a new stock

[Woodchuck]

I bought a Boyd's for my rifle and am working on getting it fitted as it came "semi-finished". So far I am happy with the results however my gun has a heavier barrel than some other guns of the same model. Is there a better way to open the channel up or is it just a sandpaper show?

[FC]

Sandpaper is the only way to do it that doesn't risk damage to the stock that I know of.

[Woodchuck]

A sanding i will go, thanx

[Jamieb]

I know sandpaper is slow but you wont go overboard that way and end up with a big gap between the barrel and stock.