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22 October 2007, 01:25
brasskeeper
A-bolt stock help
Ok A-bolt Gurus I have a Browning A-bolt Stainless Stalker II 338 and I would like to switch from the synthetic stock to a wood stock to add weight and lesson some of the recoil. My question is; what other browning rifle has a wood stock that will fit this rifle? I want to try to find a used one
22 October 2007, 21:13
larrys
A-Bolt Hunter or Medallion both have wood stocks. It may be cheaper and faster to get a semi-inlet and finish it yourself. I don't see any of these used.


Larry

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23 October 2007, 07:56
stocker
You will need to find a stock made for the magnum calibers. Stock for 30/06 size (i.e.) is different.


stocker
23 October 2007, 08:01
tiggertate
Midwest Gunworks is the go-to place for factory replacement Browning stocks. Midwest


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23 October 2007, 08:53
woody7
I have a Browning A-Bolt in .338 with the factory synthetic stock. I installed a Pachmayr Decelerator on mine and it made a world of difference. Next time I'm going to try a Limbsaver pad. I think the Limbsaver does even a better job of reducing the recoil. From my experience, a synthetic stock does a better job of absorbing recoil than wood. I would add weight to the rear of the stock before I would switch to wood or better yet go with a good synthetic stock such as a McMillan.
23 October 2007, 15:15
brasskeeper
thanks for the info guys. I've been trying to decide weather to sell the gun sense I dont shoot it or replace the stock and keep it.