OK gang, I felt something loose in the buttstock of my .280 handi-rifle last night so I took it apart to investigate. After taking the recoil pad off I found two pieces of foam and a 8.5"x.5" metal bar with a plastic cap on one end. Under the plastic cap was a spare washer. The only thing I could come up with is that this is some sort of counter weight...but I reassembled without it and prefer the balance now.
Anybody else done this?
Dave

Dave, and you bought this rifle new?

Brand Spanking a couple of years ago. Definately a factory piece. The bar has the same finish as the reciever/frame.
Dave

Dave,
Now, you've got me wondering if my .280 NEF has a counter-weight. I guess I'll have to check it and see.
Nashcat

had my NEF 30-06 stock off to refinish but didn't find anything like Dave mentioned. Would be interesting to find out if anyone else has this counter balance. Note; Does your 280 sport the 26 inch barrel?

whis., yep 26" tube. I failed tome mention that my stock is the synthetic/plastic/polymer ..whatever it aint the wood one. The two pieces of foam held the butt end of the mystery rod in place just forward of the recoil pad.
Dave