Bill 0 Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Here are a couple pics of my 308 with the walnut furniture from BRG3- the finish is pretty good for my first attemp but I should have tried a 'slurry' approach that was recommended for filling in some grain issues on the forend-is not completely smooth. I have shot it and it feels good overall but I need to find a thin rubber recoil pad to replace the hard plastic one BR supplied. I have also found that it is little too long for me,hoping the recoil pad will fix it,otherwise may have to-ugh-contact BR about trying to cut about an inch off the back of it.......I do like the way it looks and will be trying a bipod out on it when possible. One thing- it sure seems longer and larger than my STG58,but I put them side to side and the oal is essentially the same,the FN is just 'thinner'! I tried the 'paint in the markings' thing with a gray paint marker and it came out ok,still have a little paint to cleanup-see pic. Hope you like the pics and comment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
44rdv4rk 0 Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 wow. that looks sharp! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 She's a looker! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
O.S.O.K. 0 Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Looks great IMHO. That wrist looks very comfortable to grasp - a definate improvement over the stock buttstock. Nice job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MINI SSS 0 Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Looks very classy. How is the reach to the trigger and the new angle? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t-amzn 0 Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 WOW is right!! That's one fine looking rifle. BR really does have a craftsmans touch. I still get," where did you get that cool grip from?," at the range, with the grip that he made for my rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunHustler 3 Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 i think it is very sweet looks great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spaker 0 Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Wow, that looks incredible! I want one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BattleRifleG3 16 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Don't sell yourself short on the finish job. We can always think of ways to do better, but I think you did great. Regarding shortening the stock, I believe it could be done, though some refinishing would be needed on your part. The buttpad would also be moving upward along the lines of the bottom of the stock. Alternatively, if you think 1/4 inch or so would do it, I could probably just shorten the buttpad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Hey BR how are you doing? Hope all is well with you! I am going to try shooting the rifle a couple more times and get a final feel for the stock. I am definitely going to need to swap out the buttpad for a rubber one(recoil hurts a little after 50 rounds) and i am hoping to find a rubber one that is about 1/4-1/2" thick. Will see how the fit is, otherwise I may need almost an inch off the length,guess the stock length works for me,I think my arms are short! I have never had any problems with the stock length AK stocks-I am 5'10". If i have to send it back to you I may also need some relief countouring done around the grip area-you know,like the factory wood stock-I have small hands-seems alright now but I need to put on some gloves for cold weather and shoot it ,then see what I need. I know I will have to do refinishing work so no worries there-that is price you have to pay for custom work!! The rifle does look much better now! Again thank's for the job you did for me. How is your work load on stocks right now,still backed up? I still need to figure out what to do about 1-2 of my rifles,may need to ship off a forend to you for a quote or 2. What kinds of wood do you have in stock right now? Looks very classy. How is the reach to the trigger and the new angle? JohnHi John,welcome to the forum-The angle seems great along with the trigger reach. the issue I have right now is that I have small hands-shit I know women with bigger hands than me and they are shorter than I am!!! I may need to send the stock back to BR and pay him for doing some contouring work and shortening the pull on it a bit, but I will take it to the range again first. I also need to get a different scope mount that centers the scope -and another scope- shoot it and see what I need to modify. I can whole heartedly recommend BR for wood work though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buckandaquarterquarterstaff 5 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Very nice stock. I really like it, alot. I'd like an upgrade on my 22" 308. I am wary of converting both of my 308's to something that's eventually going to be deemed illegal, so I'm liking the upgraded sporter look very much. Fill me in, how much, and how long would it take? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
headshot 52 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Holy SHIT! That is beautiful!! I have 2 16inch barrel S308s, and now I would like a 22 inch one just to get that furniture on it. NICE!!! Good job on the finish! BRG3, sweet stock! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BattleRifleG3 16 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 (edited) Very nice stock. I really like it, alot. I'd like an upgrade on my 22" 308. I am wary of converting both of my 308's to something that's eventually going to be deemed illegal, so I'm liking the upgraded sporter look very much. Fill me in, how much, and how long would it take? Sets for the S-308 would start at $130 shipped for absolute base (1kSon's set has various options). Estimated turnaround times are looking like 2 months give or take. I'm always happy to keep up communication on progress. Oh, and BTW, such a set would fit a 16" Saiga as well as a 22" Edited September 26, 2006 by BattleRifleG3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 0 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 hey, I think I would like to get a 16" 308 and have the same style furniture on it.... mAYBE I can do a ftf in AZ in DEC at the SAR/Crossroads show. Hey headshot-just a 'primer', if you get ready to buy a 22" -er and want to sell one of the 16"-ers 'keep me in mind'! Right now the SAIGA is a 'borderline AW- It is not an AW in KOMMIEFORNIA because it has no 'evil traits' yet it MAY BE due to it using an AK action but is also in 308 and NOT in X39. Like I said before, the worthless POSs at the DO(IN)J are making a new list up where they have to ban by name and model, cannot due a 'style ban'. I believe that since the rifle cannot accept-ahem- more than 8 round mag,the TG is modified and it has std furniture on it, I am ok,at least that is my position and arguement...... I figure-put a nice scope on it,have nice wood on it,no caamo,rail stuff, I am good to go at the range. like to see them try to shove an AK mag in it or ANY military 20-er and PROVE it is an AW Thank you for the compliment on the finish headshot.you also' $1 and a quarter' regarding installing the forend-you do not use the factory hardware-the woodjust fits snugly around the gas port. One more thing-I did have to grind down the rear pin on the gas port becuse it was interferring with the wood.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tacticalchicken 0 Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Posting to this old thread to give a fellow Californian a heads up. Saigas imported by EAA or RAAC are unlisted and legal to own and as of 1/1/07 the assault weapon list can't be added to. Thank you NRA. On the other hand Saigas imported by Kalashnikov-USA are listed as assault weapons and had to be registered as such by 1/1/00. Of course SB23 compliance still applies. Hate to see someone get in trouble without knowing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dinzag 31 Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Nice - purty wood there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BattleRifleG3 16 Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Yours is coming along too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Over DaHill 0 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Beautiful, just absolutely BEAUTIFUL, DROOL. Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Over DaHill 0 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) My bad, double clutched..... Edited May 10, 2007 by Over DaHill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kaiser 0 Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 wow, very nice job... i love the wooden stock! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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