No 4 Mk1 Savage Stock bedding question

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I have NOS Savage No4 Mk1 forestock that I'm attempting to fit. I've researched various articles and especially the write up's by Mr. Peter L. on this site. As expected, the receiver did not go directly into the stock, and using a sharp chisel, I removed material from the draws to get the stock to begin seating to the point that I can place the trigger guard on and tighten the rear and main screw. There is firm contact at the receiver wrist interface. Prior to this I dabbed the receiver lugs, and reinforce area with engineers blue (pics attached) to determine the contact areas. There appears to be firm contact with the draws, but only minimum contact underneath the reinforce. Also, this stock has a cone shaped hollowed out area where the main screw and collar would attach to the receiver and normally have firm contact with the receiver. I can attach the trigger guard and screws and I tightened them to determine the contact points at this time and reflected by the pics. The trigger guard does not sit flush and when attached by the rear screw does not fall in place naturally, but is springy and sits proud around the main screw. It appears the stock does not fully seat as there is approximately a 1/16th inch gap remaining above the trigger guard to the stock. The trigger was hard to get in place underneath the sear. So, at this point, I don't want to move further and possibly "cock up" the stock if not already done so? My thoughts are that a little more material needs to be removed from the draws area to allow the stock to seat further down into the stock in order to get the required contact at the reinforce and front trigger guard areas. (I did have to lightly tap with a rubber mallet to seat to this point). As of now, the barrel appears to sit centrally in the stock channel, and is free from the reinforce up to the front sight. Any advice and guidance is greatly appreciated. I have this stock for a sporterized Savage No 4 that I recently obtained. This to go along with my No 4 (T) , Ishapore 2A and Faz. No4 Mk2. Really enjoying the Enfields. Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Tim

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