Synthetic Stock DUMB Question

Redwood · December 27, 2001, 03:41 PM

I am considering getting a new hunting rifle with a synthetic stock. (possibly a Sako or Tikka or Browning A-Bolt) I like a 13" length of pull. Is it possible to have a gunsmith shorten the LOP on a sythetic stock???

kurt IA. · December 27, 2001, 05:01 PM

should be, it may be that a pice will need to be fit inside, as most are hollow.

JR_rcsd · December 28, 2001, 11:38 PM

What you will need is a new recoil pad and spacer. The pads are usually glued on, so you'd have to rip the old one off, have the end of the stock ground back, then glue the new recoil pad and spacer back on the end of the stock. Then the contour of the pad would need to be ground to match the stock. Check Brownells and see if the have a kit for that type of stock. Most synthetics ARE hollow at the butt, but doesn't really matter much, no need to fill. Guess you could if you wanted, I don't usually, unless I'm installing a recoil reducer.

later

JR_rcsd · December 28, 2001, 11:40 PM

just make sure the drop in the stock isn't screwy for ya if you cut the stock back, have the gunsmith help ya out, you'll be ok..

December 27, 2001, 03:41 PM	#1
Redwood Member Join Date: November 8, 2001 Location: Gonic, NH Posts: 40	Synthetic Stock DUMB Question I am considering getting a new hunting rifle with a synthetic stock. (possibly a Sako or Tikka or Browning A-Bolt) I like a 13" length of pull. Is it possible to have a gunsmith shorten the LOP on a sythetic stock??? __________________ Ernie Shipman [email protected] 603-335-4116 Gonic, NH

December 28, 2001, 11:38 PM	#3
JR_rcsd Member Join Date: November 23, 2001 Location: Newcastleton, Scotland Posts: 25	shorten synthetic stock What you will need is a new recoil pad and spacer. The pads are usually glued on, so you'd have to rip the old one off, have the end of the stock ground back, then glue the new recoil pad and spacer back on the end of the stock. Then the contour of the pad would need to be ground to match the stock. Check Brownells and see if the have a kit for that type of stock. Most synthetics ARE hollow at the butt, but doesn't really matter much, no need to fill. Guess you could if you wanted, I don't usually, unless I'm installing a recoil reducer. later __________________ Every day's a holiday

December 28, 2001, 11:40 PM	#4
JR_rcsd Member Join Date: November 23, 2001 Location: Newcastleton, Scotland Posts: 25	oops just make sure the drop in the stock isn't screwy for ya if you cut the stock back, have the gunsmith help ya out, you'll be ok.. __________________ Every day's a holiday

December 27, 2001, 05:01 PM	#2
kurt IA. Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 141	should be, it may be that a pice will need to be fit inside, as most are hollow.