New M1a stock

[Lonesome Dove]

Well the new stock arrived. This is a blem/ second and the only thing wrong is two very small chips on the barrel channel not noticeable once assembled.
Stock liner set screw holes are less then 1/8" off inline. Easily fixable and for $40
It's a darn nice piece of wood with both straight grain and swirl grain on both sides.

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

I've had good luck using Devcon to bed in the rifle to a stock. My last boyds stock got so tight, it makes a suction noise when you seperate the rifle from the stock. It's good stuff. Nice project you got there

 

[Lonesome Dove]

I've used Devcon as well but never bedded a Springfield.

 

[BrianMDTX]

Looks good. I did a Big Red with a simple linseed oil thinned with mineral spirits finish for my SOCOM 16. Turned out great.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

I'm gonna do a True oil on this one I haven't used that stuff in ages but I really liked it.
I'll do two 50/50 coats, one 60/40 and two full strength with just a light buff to smooth it out.

 

[BrianMDTX]

I’ve used Tru Oil on many stocks. But as this was an old USGI stock for an M14, I wanted to use linseed oil to keep it true (no pun intended lol). It turned out great, but it took 12 or 13 coats. I lost count.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

One more coat some steel wool and just a very slight buff then wait for a few new parts to arrive and done. Range time

 

[V-Tach]

Stock is looking great......

Your shop area is way too clean/organized though.............

 

[kbaxter60]

Your shop area is way too clean/organized though.............

Yes it is. Who does that?!?

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Stock is looking great......

Your shop area is way too clean/organized though.............

That's my 3rd car part of my garage. Much goes on in there.
Mechanics. Classic car
Fabricating
Wood shop
Paint shop
Staining
Reloading room
Gotsta keep it a bit tidy just to move around. The ladder is normally hanging from the divider beam.

 

[TheDan]

Well the new stock arrived.

Looks great! Where did you find it?

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Looks great! Where did you find it?

Thanks.

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www.dupagetrading.com

 

[TheDan]

Thanks.

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www.dupagetrading.com

Thanks!

 

[BrianMDTX]

Looking good. Looking forward to seeing it when it’s ready to shoot!

 

[Tnhawk]

Well the new stock arrived. This is a blem/ second and the only thing wrong is two very small chips on the barrel channel not noticeable once assembled.
Stock liner set screw holes are less then 1/8" off inline. Easily fixable and for $40
It's a darn nice piece of wood with both straight grain and swirl grain on both sides.

My first M1A had an O.D. synthetic stock when I purchased it, I tried to like it but had to replace it with a walnut stock.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

My first M1A had an O.D. synthetic stock when I purchased it, I tried to like it but had to replace it with a walnut stock.

This is how I bought mine then I painted the stock black untill I could find a walbut stock. It was cool for the type but I just wanted an official appearance.

 

[V-Tach]

An M1A in the right walnut stock is just down right sexy........

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Got parts and everything fits.
Now I need to decide on cheek riser. The adjustable Kydex one it came with or maybe a leather style.

 

[jordanmills]

Oh that's pretty.

 

[BrianMDTX]

I’d go with leather.