Howa barreled action buyers

[Hunter307]

If anyone is interested in taking on a stock project similar, and I HIGHLY suggest it as the original "Hogue-like" stock just doesn't feel right when paired with the mini action, here is a run down of what you need.

Bench mounted vice
hacksaw
drill w/ drill bits (to mount the swivel stud)
a couple of large files and rasps (I have an old school one that is a 4 in one file/rasp combo)
sander
epoxy (two part like jb weld. I used this to secure the end cap and front swivel stud)
sand paper (I think I started at 120, moved to 220, and finished with 300 something)
paint (primer, textured paint, final color paint..i used od green, and if you want webbing paint, oh and I used clear plasti-dip for the final coats).

I chose the green stock because on another forum I found where a member was also reshaping them and said the green stock had a better plastic quality (when compared to black).

Depending on which companies come out with aftermarket options (hoping for Manners or McMillan) I might buy a boyds and hack it up and see how much further I can push the envelope in reduction (maybe like the Kifaru rambling rifle)

[LRRPF52]

You can order blanks from Boyds too.

[Hunter307]

For anyone interested the final weight with scope is 6lbs 4oz. With ammunition it is 6lbs 8oz. And don't use plasti-dip instead of clear coat

[nuthead]

You can order blanks from Boyds too.

are there any boyds stocks without the monte carlo comb?

[nuthead]

For anyone interested the final weight with scope is 6lbs 4oz. With ammunition it is 6lbs 8oz. And don't use plasti-dip instead of clear coat

thats a pretty bloody good weight! is that with the 22" barrel?

with these little cartridges for a walk-around hunting rifle I prefer them to be light... If theyre the same weight as a normal hunting rifle I'd rather it chambered in a full powered cartridge instead (just a personal preference)

[Hunter307]

Nevermind, I've decided to keep it .

After some initial shooting at 100yds the gun shows potential as a hunting rifle. The first two rounds are always almost touching, however the third is always about an inch low. This is very repeatable. I think a bedding job and slower rate of fire would tighten the groups. I'll worry about the bedding on my next stock.

[nuthead]

Hey Hunter307,

If you're still thinking of getting the Pendleton can you please let me know when you're sending it off?

They need an action to make a mold from and they won't make one for me unless someone sends one in (i live in Australia)

[mtptwo]

are there any boyds stocks without the monte carlo comb?

The "Classic" stock has a straight comb.

[Hunter307]

Hey Hunter307,

If you're still thinking of getting the Pendleton can you please let me know when you're sending it off?

They need an action to make a mold from and they won't make one for me unless someone sends one in (i live in Australia)

I plan on hunting this year (sept. to jan) with my current stock to see if the rifle fits my needs. If I love it I'll send it off. This forum will be the first to know when I send it off and get it back.

[nuthead]

legend!

[Hunter307]

I stretched the howas legs a bit today and tried out my new steel ops 12" gong. Very impressed by how hard the grendel hits out to 400yds. 300 was a chip shot, but need more practice at 400, especially in the wind.

Also I don't reload and don't think I'll start, what's a fair asking price for grendel brass per case?

[Troutguide]

I'll take it for $0.35!

But seriously $.50 is going rate. Used is the same as new apparently.