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Looking at a couple of fwt yesterday one has a cut stock with recoil pad and the other has a refinished stock. Which one's value is more affected. I know personally i would rather have refinished stock but that's just my opinion. Thanks Ricky
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Affect on the value will be the same.....
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A nice, original gun will come along if one is patient....
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The question is which...
I would go for the refinished stock...
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If it is to be a shooter, it shouldn't matter. Get the one you like. Depending on caliber you might prefer the one with a recoil pad added. Mine in .30-06. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i414/yo-andrew/mdl70-001mn.jpg)
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg
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I'm not buying either I was just wondering which of the two would you choose and why. I have a lead on a 270 fwt and hopefully I can get it. Tks Ricky
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"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
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In the world of "fwt's", theres only 1 that I'd pick. However, the OP just doesn't get the fact that they made many "fwt's". The ones made from '55-63 are my favorites...I am like Pal and can live with a nice rifle with a recoil pad installed. Hell, sometimes it makes them better. Like with his 30-06 for example. I'm sure it's much more pleasant to shoot than my aluminum butt plate 30-06. To the OP, this is a pretty vague question. This is my vague answer to it... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I still have a flinch from shooting the Weatherby .460 Magnum.  So a recoil pad is essential.
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I hear you pal, there's a reason they put them on heavy kickers... I prefer them on anything bigger than a 270 or 308 win...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I would choose the refinished rifle. When it comes to resale, both rifles would probably bring about the same, but a pre-64 with an uncut stock, and its original buttplate, beautifully refinished, will always sell much more quickly than one with a cut stock and recoil pad. Plus, if that pad doesn't look brand spanking new, then the price will be dragged down further.
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