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Subtle differences in wooden GI stock by make

58K views 100 replies 26 participants last post by  IRON WORKER 
#1 ·
I don't have a camera to speak of just yet, but if you have photos to share that would make for a nice thread. I have a H&R USGI stock (It walnut). I know because of the "H" under the aluminium buttplate, at least I think any way.

My stock has a strait forend one it that does not have the same look like others I have seen. (Different manufacturers?) I was looking for the other look, and it seems they have subtle differences.

What is your favorite wooden GI stock maker, and why do you like/ disslike about the differences.?

If I could have chosen, I would have picked one with a thinner fore grip. If you could, please post picks of them, and do. Tell what the differences are and why you like them.
 
#74 ·
This was a great thread that gave detailed pictures and descriptions, but I'm afraid the time and energy to find the pictures is at least for me too great.

If you have a question about a particular stock, post a few pictures and ask away. Many here would be just too happy to help you out.

Ren
 
#79 ·
Thanks. The darkness is probably due to the poor quality camera on my phone....my flip phone. It isn't as dark with the human eye.

I hope to "recondition" this stock and install it on one of my M1A's. I don't like to work with wood, but I like how wood looks when installed.
 
#82 · (Edited)
Winchester presentation grade walnut,tiny DAS in trigger inlet (P) with serifs,gooseneck wrist ,half moon ferule crimp.
 

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#84 ·
TRW Birch,wide P ,pin punch ferule ,flat sides,v shape bottom.
 

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#85 ·
I reworked the stock thread by maker and added it to Hawks site, It will take some time to repair this thread due to current format.

In the mean time here is the improved thread.

 
#90 ·
Picked up anouther SA NM walnut duck foot stock from Colorado State Shooting team.
 

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#91 ·
In letting difference between SA and HRA

HRA forend radius /cutter profile on toward edge of ferule end resembles more Garand era stocks.

Notice SA radius profile is taken further toward ferule leaving less wood .

Going back and looking through my past and current stock this is consistent.

These cuts are machine done so most reliable distinction. Any external contours can and will fluctuate due to operator changes on the belt sanding equipment.
Earlly and late stocks are shown here.
 

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