16 gauge butt stock

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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2014 4:30 pm
Hello all. I'm new to the forum. I have a 16 gauge featherlight that had the butt stock cut to a 12-1/2" LOP. The work was well done, but I need a 14 - 14-1/2" LOP. My question is: will a 12 gauge butt stock fit a 16 gauge receiver? Thanks in advance for your help
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2014 5:29 pm
Yes, but.........

The receivers are the same width, but the different gauges use different height receivers.

You would probably (probably) need to relieve some of the inletting and the stock would be a bit oversized and need finished down.

http://www.gunstocksinc.com

says that. they sell replacement 12/16's and 20 gauge stocks but are currently out of stock. I have found if they get enough interest, they do another run, so you could contact them.

http://www.gunstocksinc.com/web_pages/P ... stocks.htm

http://www.gunstocksinc.com/web_pages/P ... aca-37.htm

you can also get a new, completely finished stock from IthacaGun

www.ithacagun.com

most of the stocks you see out on eBay get subjected to bidding wars and end up costing a lot

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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2014 6:54 am
Dave -
Thanks for the reply. I had wondered about the fitting. I noted some 12 gauge stocks at Numrich, but no 16 gauge. Also, do you (or anyone else) have any experience with Macon Gunstocks? They advertise a stock for 16 gauge (also saying final finishing required). As a wood worker, don't mind the fit and finish; just don't want to try to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear..
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2014 7:07 am
Macon are decent folks to deal with. A friend bought one and it was a little big, needed sanded down to fit.

I would not hesitate to purchase one from them.

If you are going to spend the money anyway, there is a set out on gunbroker that I wanted but someone is bidding it up

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =413749576

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