Guys thinking about moving my '98 from wood to synthetic. I need some ideas on a decent one from now or past in case I run across one on ebay. Do not want to spend $250-$300. powdr

I have used several from MPI, of Portland, Oregon. Lower price and good quality. Maybe a little more prep/finish work required.
Jerry

no one makes a decent one on the cheap

Hogue makes the best in the $100 range.

Might try ebay there are often 98 stocks for sale. There was a guy selling MPI seconds on ebay a while back.

ramline works.. good? well, the interarms one work, too...

i will NEVER buy an MPI stock again

I've used several Bell ans Carlson, no complaints so far.

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I'm curious, Jeffeosso, what problems you've had with MPI stocks.

I've owned several + I personally prefer the Houge over the B+C due to the external soft rubber gripping feature.Much better in cold + wet conditions.

Bell and Carlson would be the only choice at that price point on a Mauser.

McMillan might have one on sale if you watch their sales page.

+1 on this "i will NEVER buy an MPI stock again"
Bansner / high tech specialties are nice...I've used several on 98's
just my 2 cents

Bell & Carlson are decent synthetic stocks and you can get them in an assortment of colors. Be careful when you order. They offer one stock inlet for military M98 Mausers and another inlet for Mark-X and similar commercial Mausers.

This.

http://forums.accuratereloadin...2711043/m/9341018912

that...

quote:

Originally posted by Jerry/AK:
I'm curious, Jeffeosso, what problems you've had with MPI stocks.

Sure thing
gaps and holidays in epoxy lay up

poor quality of the stock - not "straight" anywhere, requires bondo in many places -- which makes it much heavier

(not saying these have been bent, they aren't graceful)

poor intetting,

one has PISS POOR epoxy mix, very brittle

frankly, these aren't even a starting point for me -- a $69 ramline at least can work with about 10 minutes work, and don't get much heavier

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^YEP ! that pretty much covers it...like everything else they made nice ones a long time ago....

Not sure about this brand, but......

http://castboolits.gunloads.co...-Stock-for-98-Mauser