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Post by brian1965 on Mar 13, 2023 13:19:09 GMT -5
Posted this in a "sub post" in error. Thought I would repost here. Hello, One of these showed up in the mail today for my new build. Looks like a fairly good value for $350 (factory second). Question is have any of you used this stock and did you route out the forend for a ramrod? I would really like to have an on board ramrod and if any of you guys have experience or suggestions I would appreciate your advice.
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Post by hillbill on Mar 13, 2023 18:08:05 GMT -5
I have used a couple of these but the best I remember the front is pretty slim? a picture might help?
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Post by brian1965 on Mar 14, 2023 7:46:31 GMT -5
Thanks hillbill...I'm a techno dummy...took me a while to figure out how to add an image.
My concern is if I start hacking on this think with it "un-ravel", or become weak and loose rigidity?
The second thing is how to go about routing out the channel. Do I try to build some type of jig for my router? do I just put an end mill bit in my drill press and drill a line of holes along the path and then smooth them out? I have no way of trying to actually drill a straight hole that deep. I also see Jeff has a ram rod kit with a tube available, are there any other options to use a friction type spring?
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Post by hillbill on Mar 14, 2023 16:09:24 GMT -5
Not saying it can't be done but the depth to the swivel studs looks very shallow to me.
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Post by caseless on Mar 15, 2023 18:31:47 GMT -5
I don’t know anything about those stocks , but I have install Jeff’s ramrod kit in a laminate stock . If I recall the aluminum tube is somewhere around a half inch O D , you will need a little more right on to epoxy the tube in . You will also have to mortise out for the aluminum block assembly in front of your recoil lug . I epoxied the block and tube in and infilled the rest with bondo. The stock I used already had a ramrod channel and I just opened it up some with my router and a guide that I made . The kit worked very well even with stout loads the rod never bounces out and with the tube bedded the stock was solid, I would definitely do a lot of measuring before I started cutting anything . I hope this information helps . I have drilled many ramrod holes in wooden stocks for smoker builds by using a piece of pipe in the barrel channel with thimbles fastened to the pipe for guides and a long single flute drill . If you decide to do this take your time to assure that the drill is running straight and true to the stock . I have seen many of nice stock blanks with a hole coming out of the bottom or side , not pretty. Good luck with your endeavor, sincerely
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Post by hillbill on Mar 16, 2023 4:37:38 GMT -5
A ramrod tube eats up a good bit of real estate, I,m not a proponent of ramrods on guns due to experiences from years gone by. I know its personal preference and if you want one you want one, by all means go for it. you must make sure you have enough depth below the barrel to make it happen though. I have done a lot of ramrod tubes in stocks but they were normally pretty beefy stocks. you can get into the swivel studs in a hurry. It can be done easy enough with a Dremel tool with the right attachmants, just take your time.
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Post by jeepeater on Mar 16, 2023 17:05:53 GMT -5
I had never not had a ramrod in a ML stock until I got a CVA scout conversion with one of the collapsible rods that Jeff sells. For 25+ years I can’t say how many times I walked backtrack through the woods trying to find where I may have lost a ramrod. They hang on limbs, or just get loose and fall out without notice. Now with 4 different smokeless ML’s they all have their own collapsible ramrod that either gets carried in a pack or pouch that I always have with me when hunting. I’m not saying don’t do it if that’s what you want, but it’s easy to use a collapsible too. I personally think a ML rifle looks better without a ramrod built in. It’s a lot of work to fit one from scratch just looking at it, but from what I’ve seen Jeff’s system holds the rod secure as they can be.
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