Any opinions/suggestions on who makes good quality 80-90% drop in stocks for Mauser 98, CZ550, Dakota 76 and WBY MKV?

Looking for classic shapes. Not interested in adjustable stocks or other shapes.

I have a Brown Precision that I've had on a rifle for about 40 yrs. The rifle has gone thru 2 cartridge and barrel changes. No issues. Ever!

All the same to me whether you have the low end injection molded plastic, to the high end, hand laid up, kevlar; they are all fake, and all work for hunting.
Now, there is an alternative I use; Laminated birch; like sold by Boyds and others; they are actual wood, but much stronger than solid wood, and can be had in ten color schemes. And are a fraction of the price of a BP one.
Rifle stocks should be made from wood. Except for the Ruger 77s I have. Boat paddle, but cool.
Forgot, I do have a plastic one on a Model 70; it works.

Don't know if Brown Precision makes drop-in stocks or strictly custom fit.
They made a synthetic, including Kevlar, specially for my Left Hand Win M70.
Felt slightly strange to me when I first got it but the more I used the rifle the greater my appreciation became. It is an excellent stock.

Hard to beat Bell and Carlson.....


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For lightweight synthetic stocks my first choice is Brown Precision Kevlar Pounder and McMillan Edge followed by Wildcat Stocks, I have found that most all the rest are too heavy and come close to wood stocks in weight. I have used Brown Precision stocks for 40 years and see no reason to change.
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Thank you all!

I will try and get into contact with the suggestions listed above. Hopefully they offer the inlets I am looking for.

DPCD - I agree with you. Just looking for some to keep in inventory. Everyone wants a Kevlar/fibreglass nowadays.

Lminated wood is ..realistically a good alternative to plastic...Always wondered why someopne does not offer walnut laminated blanks..Birch is a bitch to inlet properly...about the best I found is the birch laminated blank offered by an outfit in
Finland..Must be something to do with the processing

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Originally posted by Duane Wiebe (CG&R):
Lminated wood is ..realistically a good alternative to plastic...Always wondered why someopne does not offer walnut laminated blanks..Birch is a bitch to inlet properly...about the best I found is the birch laminated blank offered by an outfit in
Finland..Must be something to do with the processing

Actually there was a company in the US that laminated walnut I think they were called Serengeti or something like that, If I remember correctly.
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Originally posted by bigbull:
For lightweight synthetic stocks my first choice is Brown Precision Kevlar Pounder and McMillan Edge followed by Wildcat Stocks, I have found that most all the rest are too heavy and come close to wood stocks in weight. I have used Brown Precision stocks for 40 years and see no reason to change.
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Have spoken to McMillan, they not offering their Edge in most of the actions I am looking for.

Trying to get ahold of brown precision.

I remember seeing Serengeti stocks a long while ago. I have a Rem/Zastava that looks like plain walnut/walnut.

Doint forget about Bansner rifles- all their stocks are on on their website...

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Originally posted by JSM:
Doint forget about Bansner rifles- all their stocks are on on their website...

Thanks! I think Bansner and B&C will be the way to go. Can’t get ahold of Brown and MPI.

I did try to search Serengeti but I think they might be out of business. All that came up was some firearm manufacturer in Turkey.

The old PACIFIC research WAS THE BEST DESIGN, BUT ALAS NO MORE UNLESS YOU CAN FIND A USED ONE..Id love to have one to fit a Mauser or pre 64..

Most laminated stocks are too heavy, a fellow in Mt. would laminate your factory or custom stock but he passed away a couple of years ago..Someone may have his business???

I've had a Brown Precision on a left-handed bolt gun since about 1985. I didn't know that they were still in business.

This is the last phone number I have for Brown Precision 530-384-2506
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Originally posted by bigbull:
This is the last phone number I have for Brown Precision 530-384-2506
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Thank you Sir, I have managed to make contact and they have been most helpful!