"C" Stock Question

[Col. Colt]

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[SC Mike]

As far as I am aware the only difference (other then prefered shape) between the A1 or the A3 is the inletting for the A3 handguard ring. On a A1 in said stock you will see a small distinctive gap at the stock line where the ring goes. The shape of the stock can be worked carefully to A1 config.

[maj75]

Thanks!

Since I've been told my stock is a later C type anyway, I think I'll try sanding off the checked areas. I'll have to thin the fore end, and pistol grip but not much. I doubt it will be noticeable. I think it will improve the look of the rifle and the checking is not the greatest.

[Kurt]

Another option; http://www.northridgeinc.com/store/index.cfm/c156/i416

I bought one a few years ago when they were much cheaper and they are American bowling and Billiards stocks. I picked up another one later they had on ebay priced buy now for $145. I think someone screwed up when they put that one on but hey...They are good solid stocks with minimal work needed, pretty much drop in. They are fat like a Keystone but you can thin them up nicely. I used a profiling tool and duplicated an SA C stock I have and it came out very nice. They are quite spendy now.

Just another option

Kurt

[SC Mike]

Northridge is way too expensive for my application. Probably go with the Minelli.

[jgaynor]

If you want a real nice stock check out Mike Kokinda in PA. Mike has passed away but his company is still in business. I bought a stock from him a few years ago and it was exact.

bnew I believe the late owners name was Mike Kokolus The company is now doing business as CRS Custom Rifle Stocks website http://www.gunstockduplicating.com

[SC Mike]

Just checked w/ the Brownell folks. The Minelli 03A3 stock has the notch for a A4 bolt. So it is basically what I already have.

[PeteDavis]

I'd ask Brownell's again for a clarification. The notch should be for the A3 handguard ring, not the A4 bolt.

[SC Mike]

I specifically asked about a Bolt notch. I looked closely at the web site image and I believe that I can see a notch.