Hogue overmolded mini-14 stock metal liner questions.

silvermane_1 · January 26, 2013, 02:24 AM

i just got a Hogue overmolded mini-14 stock, it didn't come with a metal liner, but i installed it without it, was this a good idea?, from the reviews i read most put the liner in, but from looks of the stock there doesn't seem to have the room for the liner, has anyone have experience with this stock?, thanks.

hodaka · January 26, 2013, 09:00 AM

I have one on my Mini-30, a 581 series. I put the liner in mine. I imagine it would work fine without it but the hot gases may be rougher on the plastic than the aluminum. The Hogue stock is really an improvement to the feel of the rifle in my opinion.

Arizona Smithshooter · January 26, 2013, 10:17 AM

It was put there for a reason..to protect the plastic and your hand. If it wasn't needed they won't have included it.

Rmart30 · January 26, 2013, 01:20 PM

ya take the liner out of the factory stock and put it in the hogue..only takes a minute to do

silvermane_1 · January 26, 2013, 11:46 PM

thanks for feedback and info, i did end up putting the barrel liner in,i do like the fact that hogue overmolded has better ergos.

January 26, 2013, 02:24 AM	#1
silvermane_1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: Burien,WA Posts: 229	Hogue overmolded mini-14 stock metal liner questions. i just got a Hogue overmolded mini-14 stock, it didn't come with a metal liner, but i installed it without it, was this a good idea?, from the reviews i read most put the liner in, but from looks of the stock there doesn't seem to have the room for the liner, has anyone have experience with this stock?, thanks. __________________ Ruger:MK 3 .22lr 6",Sec. Six '76 liberty .357 4",SRH .480 Ruger 7.5",Mini-14 188 5.56/.233 18.5", Marlin: 795 .22lr 16.5",30aw 30-30 20",Mossberg:Mav. 88 Tact. 12 ga, 18.5",ATR 100 .270 Win. 22",S&W:SW9VE 9mm 4",Springfeild:XD .357sig 4",Llama:Super Commanche .44 mag 6","hey lois look, the two symbols of the republican party, an elephant and a big fat white guy who's threaten by change." Peter Griffin Family Guy

January 26, 2013, 01:20 PM	#4
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January 26, 2013, 11:46 PM	#5
silvermane_1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: Burien,WA Posts: 229	thanks for feedback and info, i did end up putting the barrel liner in,i do like the fact that hogue overmolded has better ergos. __________________ Ruger:MK 3 .22lr 6",Sec. Six '76 liberty .357 4",SRH .480 Ruger 7.5",Mini-14 188 5.56/.233 18.5", Marlin: 795 .22lr 16.5",30aw 30-30 20",Mossberg:Mav. 88 Tact. 12 ga, 18.5",ATR 100 .270 Win. 22",S&W:SW9VE 9mm 4",Springfeild:XD .357sig 4",Llama:Super Commanche .44 mag 6","hey lois look, the two symbols of the republican party, an elephant and a big fat white guy who's threaten by change." Peter Griffin Family Guy

January 26, 2013, 09:00 AM	#2
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,527	I have one on my Mini-30, a 581 series. I put the liner in mine. I imagine it would work fine without it but the hot gases may be rougher on the plastic than the aluminum. The Hogue stock is really an improvement to the feel of the rifle in my opinion.

January 26, 2013, 10:17 AM	#3
Arizona Smithshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2011 Location: Western Arizona Posts: 162	It was put there for a reason..to protect the plastic and your hand. If it wasn't needed they won't have included it.