Well I have my next project.
I have a 308 Win Left hand "M40A1 clone" rifle built by Mike Lau of Texas Brigade Armory. I have sought a similar 22lr rifle so that I can train and practice without the cost of burning through 308 ammo.
This picture is one that is RH (from the TBA website)
This NOT my profession, it is merely a hobby for me, so close is OK for my purpose.
I recently bought a Savage mark II BTVLSS and while the thumbhole stock is "nice" it isn't like the M40A1.
I have learned that replacement stocks are available from McMillan and from Manners composite, I simply couldn't pony up the cash needed for those choices.
I shoot left handed since I am left eye dominant. Boyds makes a variety of stocks, but options for LH actions are limited. I was able to acquire a RH Boyds "rimfire hunter" stock in "AppleJack" (Red & Black) finish.
I was pleasantly surprised how closely the lines of the Boyd's RH match the McMillan M40A1 stock
I have 2 questions about fitting this stock to my LH action.
First I plan to use a Dremel with a carbide burr or sanding drum to mill the stock to have a mirror image of the cutouts on the LH side. Is this how I should shape this part of the laminated stock? Are there better options?
Here are some images of the cut outs I need to duplicate.
The second question is what should I plan to fill the old cutouts (on the RH side with when I am finished. I am a bit concerned about having deep cutouts on both sides of the stock. Should I use an epoxy? Or will ordinary "Bondo" auto body filler be enough?
I plan on painting the stock when all is finished so I don't need to match the "applejack" finish.
Thanks for your opinions.
I have a 308 Win Left hand "M40A1 clone" rifle built by Mike Lau of Texas Brigade Armory. I have sought a similar 22lr rifle so that I can train and practice without the cost of burning through 308 ammo.
This picture is one that is RH (from the TBA website)
This NOT my profession, it is merely a hobby for me, so close is OK for my purpose.
I recently bought a Savage mark II BTVLSS and while the thumbhole stock is "nice" it isn't like the M40A1.
I have learned that replacement stocks are available from McMillan and from Manners composite, I simply couldn't pony up the cash needed for those choices.
I shoot left handed since I am left eye dominant. Boyds makes a variety of stocks, but options for LH actions are limited. I was able to acquire a RH Boyds "rimfire hunter" stock in "AppleJack" (Red & Black) finish.
I was pleasantly surprised how closely the lines of the Boyd's RH match the McMillan M40A1 stock
I have 2 questions about fitting this stock to my LH action.
First I plan to use a Dremel with a carbide burr or sanding drum to mill the stock to have a mirror image of the cutouts on the LH side. Is this how I should shape this part of the laminated stock? Are there better options?
Here are some images of the cut outs I need to duplicate.
The second question is what should I plan to fill the old cutouts (on the RH side with when I am finished. I am a bit concerned about having deep cutouts on both sides of the stock. Should I use an epoxy? Or will ordinary "Bondo" auto body filler be enough?
I plan on painting the stock when all is finished so I don't need to match the "applejack" finish.
Thanks for your opinions.
