FN small ring mauser help - The Firearms Forum

JLA · 11-24-2012, 06:41 PM

I have an FN small ring mauser barreled action (cocks on closing) that I need a stock for.

Action screws measure 7 1/16" center to center and the magazine is a single stack set up.

Its chambered for the .300 savage.

Does anyone have any leads on where i might find a stock for it?

Twicepop · 11-24-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

I have an FN small ring mauser barreled action (cocks on closing) that I need a stock for.

Action screws measure 7 1/16" center to center and the magazine is a single stack set up.

Its chambered for the .300 savage.

Does anyone have any leads on where i might find a stock for it?

The first place I would look is Stocky's, then on the Boyd's, then to Bell and Carlson, and then to Calico Hardwoods. Put rifle stocks into your internet search engine, and several more than these mentioned will come up also. Brownells and Midway are a couple of other places you could look also.

those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

Fast Forward · 11-24-2012, 07:48 PM

Boyds is Backordered in small ring solid wood ,,,try Richards,,,I have a Boyds and I can,t complain

JLA · 11-24-2012, 08:29 PM

Boyds doesnt list anything with the spacing i need for the action screws. This is a commercial mauser action and is a 1/4 inch shorter than the shortest small ring stock Boyds offers.

Im half ass tempted to just order a small ring and do a little wood work to get it to fit. But im afraid it wont be something i can easily cover

Jim K · 11-24-2012, 08:42 PM

I don't know if Boyds and the others offer custom stocks or not, but at one time stock makers did. It might be worth a call or e-mail to see if they would sell you a small ring stock partly inletted for the barrel and action but not inletted for the bottom metal or the recoil lug.

Jim

JLA · 11-24-2012, 08:47 PM

Im afraid thats what im up against Jim. Problem i have is the customer doesnt want to spend a bunch of money on this one. So I aint touching it if I aint got to. Ill dig around a little more but I may have to call him and see if he wants to take on the cost of having a stock custom fit to it.

Helix_FR · 11-24-2012, 10:01 PM

Boyds does make a small ring stock but the inletting on them is excessive. I bought on and had to bed the whole action just to make it look decent.

Helix_FR · 11-24-2012, 10:04 PM

double post

Fast Forward · 11-24-2012, 11:21 PM

Im going to try Richards for my next stock,,Iv,e got a Small ring Mex Mauser ,,re-barrel and I think they do Mods ,,,I like Boyds but they only offer 1 type of wood for solid Stocks,,,Richards has more wood types and styles

JLA · 11-25-2012, 12:01 AM

link to Richards please sir..

Dog Soldier · 11-25-2012, 01:10 AM

Usual reference to a small ring refers to a SR Mdl.98 Mauser. The Mdl. 98 Mausers all cock on openning regardless of ring demension. The Mauser Mdls. 95,96 etc. cock on closing but also require a much smaller stock bed.

JLA · 11-25-2012, 12:30 PM

and thats what im up against.

Fast Forward · 11-25-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

link to Richards please sir..

Google,,,Richards Microfit Gun stocks,,,,,I believe you can ship them your action and they will fit it for ou,,,,don,t know what the charge is

JLA · 11-25-2012, 02:59 PM

Thanks FF!

Fast Forward · 11-25-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Thanks FF!

Let us know how you make out

Inthewind1976 · 11-26-2012, 12:54 AM

Many years ago, probably atleast 15 years, I bought one of Richard's "microfit" stocks for a Model 70 300 WM I had. The stock I ordered was actually one of their "budget, slight blem" stocks, and when it arrived the grain was beautiful, and the "small blem" was so BARELY noticeable that I was amazed that they called it a blem! As time has "worn on," I have no idea about Richard's products today, but I can tell you, at one time, they were an EXCEPTIONAL value.

Airdale · 11-26-2012, 06:12 AM

Josh,

I have never dealt with this guy but he comes highly recommended. He'll inlet your blank or use one of his own from laminates to custom exotic hardwoods.
If nothing else check out the pictures of this guys work, kinda the Woodnut of rifle stocks.

http://www.russoriflestocks.com/

Here's a thread I found in Long Range Hunting Magazine of rifles put together with Joel Russo stocks, enjoy.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/foru...ee-them-33179/

JLA · 11-26-2012, 08:03 PM

I sent an email to Richards microfit. I am awaiting a response.

Ill check it out Airdale. Thanks

11-24-2012, 06:41 PM	#1
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	FN small ring mauser help I have an FN small ring mauser barreled action (cocks on closing) that I need a stock for. Action screws measure 7 1/16" center to center and the magazine is a single stack set up. Its chambered for the .300 savage. Does anyone have any leads on where i might find a stock for it? __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF! -->

11-24-2012, 07:48 PM	#3
Fast Forward Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chaska Minn Posts: 529	Re: FN small ring mauser help Boyds is Backordered in small ring solid wood ,,,try Richards,,,I have a Boyds and I can,t complain

11-24-2012, 08:29 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: FN small ring mauser help Boyds doesnt list anything with the spacing i need for the action screws. This is a commercial mauser action and is a 1/4 inch shorter than the shortest small ring stock Boyds offers. Im half ass tempted to just order a small ring and do a little wood work to get it to fit. But im afraid it wont be something i can easily cover __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-24-2012, 08:42 PM	#5
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: FN small ring mauser help I don't know if Boyds and the others offer custom stocks or not, but at one time stock makers did. It might be worth a call or e-mail to see if they would sell you a small ring stock partly inletted for the barrel and action but not inletted for the bottom metal or the recoil lug. Jim

11-24-2012, 08:47 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: FN small ring mauser help Im afraid thats what im up against Jim. Problem i have is the customer doesnt want to spend a bunch of money on this one. So I aint touching it if I aint got to. Ill dig around a little more but I may have to call him and see if he wants to take on the cost of having a stock custom fit to it. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-24-2012, 10:01 PM	#7
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,621	Re: FN small ring mauser help Boyds does make a small ring stock but the inletting on them is excessive. I bought on and had to bed the whole action just to make it look decent. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

11-24-2012, 10:04 PM	#8
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,621	Re: FN small ring mauser help double post __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com Last edited by Helix_FR; 11-24-2012 at 10:06 PM..

11-24-2012, 11:21 PM	#9
Fast Forward Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chaska Minn Posts: 529	Re: FN small ring mauser help Im going to try Richards for my next stock,,Iv,e got a Small ring Mex Mauser ,,re-barrel and I think they do Mods ,,,I like Boyds but they only offer 1 type of wood for solid Stocks,,,Richards has more wood types and styles

11-25-2012, 12:01 AM	#10
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: FN small ring mauser help link to Richards please sir.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-25-2012, 01:10 AM	#11
Dog Soldier V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Great Desert Posts: 154	Re: FN small ring mauser help Usual reference to a small ring refers to a SR Mdl.98 Mauser. The Mdl. 98 Mausers all cock on openning regardless of ring demension. The Mauser Mdls. 95,96 etc. cock on closing but also require a much smaller stock bed.

11-25-2012, 12:30 PM	#12
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: FN small ring mauser help and thats what im up against. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-25-2012, 02:59 PM	#14
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: FN small ring mauser help Thanks FF! __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-26-2012, 12:54 AM	#16
Inthewind1976 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 533	Re: FN small ring mauser help Many years ago, probably atleast 15 years, I bought one of Richard's "microfit" stocks for a Model 70 300 WM I had. The stock I ordered was actually one of their "budget, slight blem" stocks, and when it arrived the grain was beautiful, and the "small blem" was so BARELY noticeable that I was amazed that they called it a blem! As time has "worn on," I have no idea about Richard's products today, but I can tell you, at one time, they were an EXCEPTIONAL value.

11-26-2012, 06:12 AM	#17
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 750	Re: FN small ring mauser help Josh, I have never dealt with this guy but he comes highly recommended. He'll inlet your blank or use one of his own from laminates to custom exotic hardwoods. If nothing else check out the pictures of this guys work, kinda the Woodnut of rifle stocks. http://www.russoriflestocks.com/ Here's a thread I found in Long Range Hunting Magazine of rifles put together with Joel Russo stocks, enjoy. http://www.longrangehunting.com/foru...ee-them-33179/ Last edited by Airdale; 11-26-2012 at 06:31 AM..

11-26-2012, 08:03 PM	#18
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: FN small ring mauser help I sent an email to Richards microfit. I am awaiting a response. Ill check it out Airdale. Thanks __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!