...Winchester LA FWT stock? My Husky M98 9.3x62 needs a stock with far less drop in the comb for comfortable scope use. I have access to a free M70 LA FWT stock. Can or would it be worth the effort to fit the Husky to the FWT stock?

Guess anything is possible with enough epoxy. I have never tried nor even laid a 98 action on a m70 stock. The M70 action is longer and the bolt spacing is shorter. Not to mention the complete difference in the rear tang area. But then again since I have never tried it I'm thinking before morning .

No, not if you care what it looks like. Too much stuff is completely different to expect any kind of decent fit.

Now if you want to use the stock as a pattern I bet you could pull it off. I've got a Husky 1640 with a stock patterned from a BRNO 21H. IMO, it looks great.

Terry

I don't suppose you could get the stock, spend a little time cleaning it up, and then try to trade it here in the classifieds for something that would work better?

others have said it .. no, not correctly .. but yes, can be epoxied in and used as a pattern ...

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ramrod340: Guess anything is possible with enough epoxy.

Thanks for the info. The stock belongs to my father-in-law's friend. He's willing to hand it over as a project but will keep it if it's not going to be used for such.

With that in mind, what reasonably priced synthetic would you suggest for stock replacement? I have one McM Edge in the stable...can't afford another. The straighter the comb, the better.

Thanks.

The M98 Bell and Carlson Carbelite stock is an excellent value.

I have a Hogue on my 400PDK. 300&400 gr bullets at 404J velocities and it works great. I did add a little weight to improve the balance to me.

Thanks for the info. Regarding "less expensive" synthetic stocks, are there significant differences with Bell & Carlson, Ramline and Butler Creek or is it simply make a purchase based on available sales prices?

Alan I had an old style Bell and Carson and found it heavy and I didn't care for the shape. Never used one of the new Carbelites. Ramline I felt was very cheaply made and I have never used a Butler Creek. As I said earlier for $100 the Hogue will get my vote. If you want something other than black you will need to look for something other than the Hogue.

I've also used High-Tech, MPI and Brown Precision but they don't exactly fit in the "less expensive" category.

Thanks Paul. I've handled the Hogue stock...appears to be well made but I just don't care for the rubberized texture or the grip angle.

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I've handled the Hogue stock...appears to be well made but I just don't care for the rubberized texture or the grip angle.

Yep that is why they make a Ford and Chevy. Makes it easier for this old man to old. How it looks and feels to you is 90% of what matters.