Recently I replied to: SAVAGE TARGET ACTION PISTOL STOCK QUESTION thread but I'm still thinking of other options to replace my Neil Cooper stock on my Savage PTA. (4.41") looking for Bench, F-class, Varmit styles

I have seen the cut down Choates, of course doing a laminate is easy. But how about cutting a Bell & Carlson? Has anyone done it? Easy to refinish? Any metal behind grip?

(B&C Tactical Medalist 2)

Thanks
Mike B

Well, taking the plunge. Just recvd the Medalist 2 stock. Test fit was great. minor barrel channel opening needed, forend not too long for my SP bbl.(no trim)
Looks like only cutting off Butt & finishing grip is all that's needed. Fit my Savage PTA great, looks like bedding not needed.

I'll update as project continues.

Mike B

Interested to see this progress.


-Freeze

Give us some pics Mike. Ever hear from Bryant C these days?

Jon

Just exchanged texts with Mk19, as had not shot with nor heard from him for a while. He's doing good, family & church his main occupation(s).

I'll take a few pics of the butt-ectomy, before & after.

Mike B

So I took the plundge

Unfortunately the pics did not seem to come through.


-Freeze

yeah, sorry tried to post as usual, hunt101.com not cooperation, smugmug also with issues. Meanwhile the pistol shot great yesterday.

feel free to text me 323-356-2144 for pics

Mike B.

If you want to send the pics and descriptions to the email in my profile I will gladly post them for you!


-Freeze

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Originally posted by Iowa Fox:
Give us some pics Mike. Ever hear from Bryant C these days?

Jon

How are you doing Jon? It's good to hear from you. Unfortinatly my health hasn't been the best lately so I haven't been shooting much..... well, actually at all. But I'm hoping that'll change soon so I can get back out there.

Bryant

Hi Bryant, it's great to hear from you. We miss your posts.

Wishing you the Best.

Jon

Thanks Freeze, sent you a few to post. Only thing left is finishing the cut area. I've been experimenting with tinting epoxy, in blk/charchol to finish over cut.

Went for a test shoot, and even tho I was shooting Load-D of a new bullet am very happy so far. The pistol shot in the 2s for the first time...

No bedding done.

Mike B

Mike,

I will post the pics numbered as you sent them .... that way you can walk us through anything that might need explaining or others can ask questions about a specific step in the process.

By the way ... nice work.


-Freeze

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Thanks Freeze!

Mike B.