z1r Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Ok, here is a typical 98 stock form Richards. Requisite white spacers, angled fore end tip, oversize inletting, closed grip, and excess of material. And here is a '91 Mauser stock that for all intents and purposes was the same as that above. I cut off the tip, shortened the fore end, and glued the tip back on (at 90 degrees of course). Next, I removed the grip cap so as to eliminate the white spacer and thin it up some. While I was at it, I opened the grip up a lot and also slimmed it down considerably. Stock now weighs less that 2 lbs with the pad on it. Though you can't see it (pics later) I modified the cheek piece to a more old school german style. Stock still needs finishing. I only just applied the sealer and need to wetsand it, then finish. More pics when done. Oh yeah, I just remembered, it had a monte carlo on it, now it doesn't. I has a nice drop in it and is perfect for iron sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montea6b Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I like what you did there Mike. I'm not afraid of oversized on the outside, that's what rasps and sandpaper are for. In fact I like shaping it the way I want it. And I don't mind redoing the tip either. It's the inletting that I wonder about. The idea of "press fit" sounds absolutely wonderful to me. I HATE inletting... If the compaint is that there are some gaps, well, I can live with it if it's not too bad. 'Cuz if I do the inletting, guess what... there are some gaps! All this coming from a guy with 2 stocks under his belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 It's the inletting that I wonder about. The idea of "press fit" sounds absolutely wonderful to me. I HATE inletting... If the compaint is that there are some gaps, well, I can live with it if it's not too bad. 'Cuz if I do the inletting, guess what... there are some gaps! Thanks, I kind alike it too, so does my son. I modified the military rear sight so it has a two bladed sight that folds kinda like the M1 carbine peep. Anyway, problem with oversized inletting is that even when you do a near perfect job, you're stuck with the gaps already there. If it's just a knock about rifle and you need it together fast then they will usually suffice. But, as I said, I had the luxury of cherry picking these. I've seen then off center, or inletted too deep so that the metal will be proud of the wood, very proud. That said, I believe they have a generous return policy, that's where the blems come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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