Gents, what is the best aftermarket stock options for a 9.3x62 oberndorf M98 with a 3 position wing safety?
Please feel free to supply pictures of your 98’s in synthetic stocks.

Thank you

I don't have any pics, but if I was going synthetic I'd probably use Brown Precision. They make for Mauser '98, not all do. And, it's a quality product.

Bell and Carsen offers one for 98s. Used a couple in the past. no complaints.

https://www.bellandcarlson.com...lay&category_ID=1104

Could I question the project?

That sounds like an iconic rifle, deserving a stock that is at least made of wood.
As to Bell and Carson stocks, a buddy had one where the finish went bad (sticky) within 10 years. Caused him a lot of trouble.

Thought I commented on this; forget that plastic crap on a Mauser. Listen to Sambar.
Wood.
Plastic is for Walmart Mossbergs.

I agree the only real option is wood, either solid or laminated. Of all my rifles, only one has a synthetic (plastic) stock and that’s because it came with one. It’s a $290 Savage Enfield No4 Mk1* that someone put a Butler Creek plastic stock on it. All the metal is original and I’d love to put the correct wood back on it. Maybe one day. Got too many projects going on.

Thanks for the advice lads

I have walnut on it. I hunt Sambar exclusively in the slop…., leggo stocks have their place.

Thanks again

Bansner & Company makes a drop in for a M98. I have no personal experience with them, just passing on information.

Hogue overmolded is kind of an acquired taste, but they seem well made. I like the two I have, for synthetic. Very good for absorbing recoil and providing a solid bed for the action.

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Originally posted by dpcd:
Thought I commented on this; forget that plastic crap on a Mauser. Listen to Sambar.
Wood.
Plastic is for Walmart Mossbergs.

Absolutly agree.

While not my first choice, plastic fantastic stocks exist for reasons

Ended up picking a figured piece of Mitta Mitta walnut. Once it’s complete I’ll post a picture.

Pray tell, what is mitta mitta walnut? When I google it all I get is a campground. Picture of the blank?

Aussy

... not to be confused with aussi.

It is a river and valley in NE Victoria known to grow sambar and aussi walnuts.

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Originally posted by Wstrnhuntr:
Hogue overmolded is kind of an acquired taste, but they seem well made. I like the two I have, for synthetic. Very good for absorbing recoil and providing a solid bed for the action.

X2 on the Hogue!

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Originally posted by tsturm:

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Originally posted by Wstrnhuntr:
Hogue overmolded is kind of an acquired taste, but they seem well made. I like the two I have, for synthetic. Very good for absorbing recoil and providing a solid bed for the action.

X2 on the Hogue!

I have one that I use for testing barreled actions I've acquired so I can see how they shoot. It works well for that purpose. Not likely to win any beauty contests but as stated above, an acquired taste. As Wright said, " Form follows function".

I had a Hogue and it was a taste I never acquired. Went with a Stockys laminate.

I have an upcoming project using laminate from Finland...Lam's are about .075 each.

soaked a very thin piece in water overnight, could not make any seperations.

I think it has possibilities and might not look all that bad

God I love this place! With a big smile on my face I wonder why so many cant just answer the mans question, and instead offer only their own opinions. I love wood and blue steel but if I were he, I would go with a Hogue. Merry Christmas all! Luke

I ordered a Bell and Carlson to me 13.75 LOP. Ergonomically it is great, but they could pay attention to some finishing. They are not as finished as well as an HS, but I would (and likely will) use one again. I have seen B and Cs for the Mauser rhat do not have checkering, but mine does. I’d put these in the utilitarian category and not the bespoke category.

Wood and rust blue, sorry could not help myself!

The only synthetic stock I ever liked was the old Pacific Research stck it felt good and was on the lines of an American classic..I see them for sale on the internet occasionally.

I have a Bell & Carlson that has been on a M70 30/06 for 30+ years and has held up just fine other than a small amount of scratched paint. I also have a Hogue on a Rem 700 in 20 cal that I'm also happy with, but I think for heavy use the finish on the B&C will hold up better getting dragged through scrub if you hunt in that environment and is also able to be repainted.

To bad Ram Line isn't still making stocks.

They worked well.

Might find a use one of ebay.

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Originally posted by Atkinson:
Wood and rust blue, sorry could not help myself!

The only synthetic stock I ever liked was the old Pacific Research stck it felt good and was on the lines of an American classic..I see them for sale on the internet occasionally.

Ray, you've also said you like the ruger skeleton stock - remember, don't use the wrong tool .. no more than you would use a stanley screw driver on an HH double, why would you mouth off about using crystal for a hammer?

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Ray, you've also said you like the ruger skeleton stock

Many times.

I have two plastic stocks to this day, they are hanging on the wall and fit my wood stocked 9,3x62 and wood stoked.338. I never said I didn't have one or wouldn't have one..Certinly there is a place for them such as Alaska. I do not like them but the Ruger boat paddle is tough and can be jammed upright in the snow or used as a shovel..Iconfess Ive only used the Ruger on one late Idaho hunt. they are there if I need them..

You two are getting a little Picky Pickyd IMO, Join a ladys bridge club might be more fitting for you..

Had a cute reply but erased it, so how about!

busted, but cant I change my mind? from time to time?

Hogue on an FN/Sako 375 Wea.

Speaking of paddles, I used my plastic-stocked Tikka as one to guide a sitting gissade I felt need to make once in NZ. The stock got scratched and can't be refinished as wood could, but I don't care too much 'cause it's only a plastic stock.

PS: Rich, your FN Sako looks fine but with such a collectable background really deserves a nice piece of wood.

I still have the FN stock for the Sako.

Excellent! (as Mr Burns would say)

Butler Creek made a nice stock, maybe a little bit of flex in the forend. I think they did a lot of the factory stocks for Daly and Rem on the Zastava.



factory Daly/Zastava.