Just a thought on cheekpieces, here is my take on them. I like them short, just what it takes to be in the right place for your face. I like to do something at each end to "dress them up". Here's a photo of one I did a while back; I posted a thread as i was doing this stock.



I wish I had duplicated this stock for a pattern before I sanded it; I really like that rifle.

I could still duplicate it, but hard to not dent it and do a good job of duplicating it close.

dave

Ron
Wish I had a couple small ring or intermediate Mausers. I "THOUGHT" there was a small ring 98 that was the same oal as the larger ring that could be cut with the front ring area uncut.

If I could get access to a couple small or intermediate to copy I could cut the owner a deal.

Dave I actually made patterns from those two finished rifles stocks with no markings. Set the duplicator balance for a negative contact pressure, use a nylon guide, put a heavy coat of wax or layer the stock with a layer of tape.

ramrod...Been under the weather the past week. Thanks for your opinion. I still like the point into the grip. It doesn't look long to me, just a bit fat at the bottom. The Erfurt Mausers or Kar98 as they are marked on the side of the action are small ring M98's. Only the ring diameter is slightly smaller than the standard 98. Bolt, bottom metal are same dimensions. I forget about barrel threads. FWIW, I have a Mexican intermediate pattern 1910/1936 I might let go of. Needs more shaping, butt is chipped and there is no cheek piece. Barrel channel is #3 or 4. It'd be a good basis. Ray