Installing buttplate screws

[Al Diehl]

I received the buttplate and screws for my NO1 MKIII and I am having a little trouble getting them to thread into the butt.

The butt is new and has never had screws in it before so, the screws are threading the wood as I screw them in.

The problem is that when I get about 3/4 of the way in the screws stop dead. (That's 3/4 of the way neccessary to tighten down on the buttplate) I did add a little lube to the screw thread to see if that would help.

I am afraid of slipping and fouling up the screws/stock. Is there any "trick" of the trade that would make this job a little easier?

Thank you guys in advance for your help.
Al

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