Spartan Gunsmith adapter in Tikka T3x factory stock?

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Anyone ever mounted a Spartan Gunsmith adapter in a T3x factory stock? Anyone mounted one where I've laid this penny, directly against the internal cross bracing in front of the recoil lug?

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Without going too deep, my goals are:

1. Experiment with tripods/bipods at the range and carry the same option for hunting
2. Avoid protrusions from the stock
3. Add new flush-mounted option for a rail at the forend
4. Avoid structurally weakening (much) a perfectly functional stock

To tinker, I ordered a Spartan Gunsmith adapter along with their Arca adapter post to provide alternatives for goal #2. No bipod, but I have an assortment of worthy tripods. I realize the Gunsmith adapter will sit proud of the stock, but hopefully it won't be enough to impart a new source of friction into the recoil impulse if I shoot off a bag or V.

(I also have a couple rails from Salmon River Solutions I haven't completed layouts for to help with goal #3. A McMaster-Carr order for parts to craft a new epoxy bedded screw flush mount in the stock instead of using the provided T-nuts so I can change my mind about a rail without having to pop the action out. If that works, I'll start a new DIY thread.)

What says the WKR brain trust?
 
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if you're worried about strength, you can scuff up the interior of that area and fill it with epoxy/glass fiber and then drill into the stock
 
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