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Getting ready for the black D752 Pachmayr recoil pad I have on order. Plugged up the old screws holes - with walnut no less . One odd thing I noticed early on when I first pulled the old recoil pad, was a large plug (skillfully executed) that almost looks factory. Could someone have drilled a Standard stock with the Featherweight holes, and plugged when they realized the mistake? I know many �collectors� never remove the pad/plate, but anyone seen anything like this before?

Also need an opinion on a sling for this gun. Thinking about the Brownells LATIGO Sling (1� or 1-1/4�) or maybe the Brownells Competitor Plus (military-like and seems to only come in 1-1/4� width). What�s more �traditional� and thanks for any ideas.