I have built a number of Mausers and one Rem 700 with HTS stocks. They are a lot of work to finish. I have to cut off the flashing, fill the holes with putty cote, sand, glass in a block for recoil pad mounting, paint, etc.
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...-98-synthetic-rifle-stock-prod72816.aspx

I got an M70 pre 64 HTS stock already finished for $350 off the 24HCF classified from TomM1.

He did a better job than I do:(
So i am getting my hands dirty for $2/hour and doing substandard work?

I gotta kick this HTS habit, but the 20 ounce weight tempts me... I must be strong.

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