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Offline JRW209

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Strait Stock
« on: October 28, 2010, 07:07:30 AM »
I think this has been discussed before but I have been looking through pages and pages of old posts and did a search and I couldnt find much. I have seen some pics of some of your guns with the "english Style"(I think) strait grip and I really like the way it looks. I was thinking about turnin and old wood stock into one. Is it hard? what does it intail besides removing wood?  anything I should watch out for? I havent worked alot with wood, my fabrication background is mostly in metal. Any advise would be appreciated.

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P.S. I have never handled a pardner with a strait grip. Do they point well? Feel good?
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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2010, 07:39:49 AM »
See RESHAPING STOCKS in the FAQs.

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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2010, 08:14:01 AM »
Once I tried a Pardner with a straight grip I haven't been able to go back to pistol grip. All of my H&R's wear straight grips now. I think most people prefer pistol grip, though.
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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2010, 09:12:20 AM »
All of my handis now have straight stocks.  My first conversion was done with a hacksaw and a 4-in-1 rasp.   I had no previous experience, but the slow progress by hand allowed me to figure it out as I went.  I've since acquired a used angle grinder. I'd say go for it, and best of luck.

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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2010, 11:48:22 AM »
Thanks Quick I guess I just skipped over it.

Thanks guys I just might have to try this now. From reading in the FAQs the tools that was mentioned the most was the rasp. Is this my best bet?
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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2010, 11:50:10 AM »
 "I've since acquired a used angle grinder. I'd say go for it, and best of luck."


What disk do you use on the angle grinder? A course sanding disk?

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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2010, 12:42:10 PM »
You don't want to remove too much material too quickly until you are familiar with the process.  I did my first stock reshape (not on a handi) when I was 17 using 400 grit sand paper and stopping often to dust it off and check look/symmetry/feel.  Then I used 600 grit to smooth and steel wool to finish grain it.  I then used Birchwood Casey's Gunstock Oil and did several coats over a few days letting each one absorb completely.  Still using it after 20+ years without issue and have added a layer of oil once.  ;)  If you do this, don't use sanding blocks unless they are the flexible type, or you will have little flats which are harder to smooth.  ;)
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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2010, 02:40:00 AM »
What disk do you use on the angle grinder? A course sanding disk?

Yes, a coarse disk.  This removes material quickly.  I follow it up with hand sanding to smooth the stock out.  I also use a dremel tool at the stock/receiver junction.

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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2010, 02:32:27 PM »
i had MSP Ret do a set for me . i love em ! i tried to do one and buggered it up ...
 
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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2010, 02:40:40 PM »
Thats nice I like it alot!
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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2010, 03:26:43 PM »
 I did it, anyone can ;) One warning I have not read yet. Be very careful about cutting and sanding the stock at the end where reciever mounts up. If you take to much off, the lip of the reciever will get your hand. :o

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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2010, 09:06:16 AM »
Quote from: Lon371 on October 30, 2010, 03:26:43 PM
I did it, anyone can ;) One warning I have not read yet. Be very careful about cutting and sanding the stock at the end where reciever mounts up. If you take to much off, the lip of the reciever will get your hand. :o

 Lonny

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Thanks Ill keep that in mind! 
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Re: Strait Stock
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2010, 02:41:25 PM »
It  looks like a winchester 94 to me.  The stock that comes on them works for me except I seem to point it naturally low.
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