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PRE-FINISHED REPLACEMENT SHOTGUN BUTTSTOCK & FOREND SETS Reviews & Ratings

Classic, American Walnut stocks are sanded and given a three-coat, Danish oil finish to provide excellent weather resistance and durability. Quality, straight-grained wood looks sharp and is easy to touch up if the stock is nicked or dinged. Includes plastic buttplate. 95% inletted and ready to install; only requires minor fitting.

SPECS: Walnut, straight grain, no figure. Accepts original hardware. Matches factory length of pull. Browning A-5 forend fits 12 gauge, 5-shot. Remington 11 forend is 12 gauge only; drilled to accept factory detent. Savage 94 forend comes relieved for .410 bore; can be opened up for 12 and 20 gauge.

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The PRE-FINISHED REPLACEMENT SHOTGUN BUTTSTOCK & FOREND SETS offers beautiful wood quality but often requires extensive fitting to work effectively, as many users reported challenges with alignment and the absence of pre-drilled holes. While some found it a great starting point for customization, a fair amount of woodworking skills and tools are necessary for optimal installation.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

60%

Reviewers generally praise the quality of wood, noting its beauty and finish. Many expressed pleasant surprise at the walnut, suggesting it met or exceeded expectations in terms of aesthetics.

Fit and Installation Challenges

80%

A majority of customers highlighted significant fit issues, emphasizing that the stock and forend do not fit 'drop-in' as advertised. Most mentioned needing to perform extensive shaping, fitting, and drilling, indicating a high level of effort required for proper installation.

Preparation for Installation

70%

Several reviewers pointed out that the lack of pre-drilled holes for the buttstock bolt was a major frustration. They recommended having the right tools ready and preparing for multiple adjustments to ensure proper fit, which could intimidate less experienced users.

Professional Recommendations

50%

Many comments advised that these replacement parts are best suited for experienced gunsmiths or hobbyists with woodworking skills, due to the intricate adjustments and labor-intensive fitting required for installation.

Customer Experience

30%

While shipping was generally praised for being prompt, there were mixed feelings about service in the event of issues, such as received cracks in wood. Users shared experiences of needing replacements, indicating varying satisfaction levels with customer support.

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Browning a5 stock

Even with the fitting required to get the stock to the receiver the shape of the stock is way off i have a 1/8" or more of the receiver steel on the bottom sticking out. I can handle shaping/unletting but nothing i can do if there is not enough wood left.

by Michael on November 26, 2024

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