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Stevens 311 w/tenite stock - how to shorten?
« on: May 22, 2005, 04:47:19 PM »
I got a Stevens 311 20ga with a tenite stock for my wife to shoot. Turns out the stock is too long for her and she can't shoot it comfortably. I don't want to turn her off shotguns so...:!:

Does anyone have any experience with this material, or have any suggestions how to shorten it... or know where I can get a wood stock for it (preferably cheap).

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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2005, 11:23:50 AM »
Boyds lists stocks for tenite stocked 311's(there is a difference), as do most of the stockmakers..  You might also try fred Wenig at Wenig's in Lincoln, MO--    http://www.wenig.com/   --  is their website.
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2005, 01:06:52 PM »
Thanks gunnut 69, but I'm not actually looking for another tenite stock. I'm looking for a way I can shorten one (cut it down) for my wife... if that is possible. If anyone has any ideas or experiences with doing this with tenite..?

I have emailed Wenig, but, I don't really want to spend the money to purchase a new stock for it until I've tried other options to either shorten this one, or find an inexpensive stock to get shortened.

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Stevens 311 w/tenite stock - how to shorten
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2005, 03:05:45 AM »
I believe that you will find your stock hollow and having no material in the areas necessary for recoil pad attachment. This does not make the job impossible; only a bit more difficult. Once the stock is cut (and this should be done by hand with a hack saw to prevent melting), you will need to add support at the center. This will keep the stock from caving in. This can be done by installing a support and fastening it in place with Brownells Acra Glas. You will also need to add material at both the heel and toe of the stock opening to support the recoil pad's attaching screws. Plastic body filler (bondo / can) will work well for this. When the support has been installed and the heel and toe have been modified to accept the attaching screws, true the butt on a belt sander, drill the mounting holes for your pad, install the pad and grind it to fit the Tenite stock.

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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2005, 03:12:23 AM »
Quote from: michael orlen
I believe that you will find your stock hollow and having no material in the areas necessary for recoil pad attachment. This does not make the job impossible; only a bit more difficult. Once the stock is cut (and this should be done by hand with a hack saw to prevent melting), you will need to add support at the center. This will keep the stock from caving in. This can be done by installing a support and fastening it in place with Brownells Acra Glas. You will also need to add material at both the heel and toe of the stock opening to support the recoil pad's attaching screws. Plastic body filler (bondo / can) will work well for this. When the support has been installed and the heel and toe have been modified to accept the attaching screws, true the butt on a belt sander, drill the mounting holes for your pad, install the pad and grind it to fit the Tenite stock.


Just a suggestion depending on how much material you cut off the tenite stock........You can sand/grind down the cutoff portion to fit inside the stock opening and glue it in to re-establish a solid block for the recoil pad.

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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2005, 05:48:21 AM »
michael and savageT:

Thanks guys, that is the kind of info I was looking for...I appreciate it.

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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2005, 09:40:46 AM »
For good balance, especially for hunting, those tenite stocks were a abomination. Get a wood stock set up for her and she can really enjoy the 311 and learn with a positive mind. Shells and a frustrated wife aren't cheap. Ask any long-timed married man.LOL. :?
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« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2005, 02:49:06 PM »
If you decide to go with a wood stock, and I would if I were you, please consider selling your tenite stock. There were two types. The length of the top tang is either 3 1/8 or 3 1/4 inch. Type 1 or 2 respectively. I need a type 1 stock. I will buy your old one if it is in good shape and you can buy a good wood stock which is easy to shorten. Gun Parts in West Hurly NY has wood stocks.  Tenite is hollow and not strong. Do yourself a favor and go with wood.   Bruce

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« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2005, 08:30:52 PM »
Bruce, I sent you an email. Did you get it?

If you are interested in the tenite stock PM or email me.

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