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< 16ga. Guns ~ New A5 Sweet 16 "stock options" |
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Thu Oct 01, 2020 10:41 am
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Joined: 13 Oct 2014
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Location: North Shore of Boston
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Well it was Opening day for upland hunting today in NH, and my New A5 Sweet 16 accounted for 2 birds.
While trudging around I began to note the odd feel of the pistol grip, and have noticed in some of the postings that other New A5 Sweet 16 owners have opted for butt stock modification.
I've seen several pictures, but never took serious note - now I am.
So what "stock options" are there ?
I've seen photos of 'straight English stocks', and Prince of Wales (POW) - are there any others ?
Did those who had their butt-stocks modified were they satisfied with the end product ?, and is one style of modification more desirable than another ?
Who does this work (would like contact information) ?
How much does it cost, and how long does it take ?
Do the stock artisans who provide this service use your existing stock, or do they install a new one ?
And is t worth it ? |
_________________ Bill K
North of Boston
Browning New A5 Sweet Sixteen circa 2019
Browning Citori Upland 16 GA circa 2014
Darne R10 1962
Browning Sweet Sixteen 16 GA circa 1957
Savage Fox Sterlingworth 16 GA circa 1934 |
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Thu Oct 01, 2020 10:58 am
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Joined: 14 Feb 2017
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Send message to Cold Iron and Dave Erickson. They had theirs done and look awesome. |
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Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:24 am
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RE: Send message to Cold Iron and Dave Erickson - how do I do that ? |
_________________ Bill K
North of Boston
Browning New A5 Sweet Sixteen circa 2019
Browning Citori Upland 16 GA circa 2014
Darne R10 1962
Browning Sweet Sixteen 16 GA circa 1957
Savage Fox Sterlingworth 16 GA circa 1934 |
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Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:33 pm
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:43 pm
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Joined: 13 Oct 2014
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Location: North Shore of Boston
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skeettx
I copied & pasted the same subject and message to both of them - not sure where I should look for their responses though |
_________________ Bill K
North of Boston
Browning New A5 Sweet Sixteen circa 2019
Browning Citori Upland 16 GA circa 2014
Darne R10 1962
Browning Sweet Sixteen 16 GA circa 1957
Savage Fox Sterlingworth 16 GA circa 1934 |
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Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:46 pm
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Right below and to the right of the dove tail, you have a line saying
"You have # new messages
I just sent you a test pm
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Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:29 pm
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Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:25 pm
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Joined: 09 Mar 2016
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Location: Mn.
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I replied, any other questions feel free to ask.
I leave Sunday for most of the month of Oct. grouse hunting where cell reception and internet is pretty scarce so I may not be able to reply for a few weeks. Need to come back for 4 days in the middle of the month for work though. |
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Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:42 am
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Joined: 17 Oct 2019
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Location: New Jersey
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I saw one that was turned into a POW and it looked amazing ! I think it was Dave’s. I like an English grip but not so much on an auto loader. |
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Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:10 am
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Swampy16 wrote: |
I saw one that was turned into a POW and it looked amazing ! I think it was Dave’s. I like an English grip but not so much on an auto loader.
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The POW is Cold Iron's and it really turned out nice. I've since purged all my modern autos, but kept my 1933 Remington 11. |
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Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:30 pm
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Joined: 13 Oct 2014
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Location: North Shore of Boston
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Day 2 in the field had me focusing on the “obtrusiveness” of the pistol grip - so I’m pretty much convinced that something has to be done, although my friend advises against modifying the stock so as not to affect value.
As of the moment I’m thinking a POW grip is the way to go - seems more intrinsic for a semi-auto than a straight grip, they seem better suited to a double.
Now for what’s to be done, when to do it, and who to do the work.
I live in Massachusetts, are there any good gunstock artisans near me ?, or does my Sweet 16 need to go on a cross country vacation. |
_________________ Bill K
North of Boston
Browning New A5 Sweet Sixteen circa 2019
Browning Citori Upland 16 GA circa 2014
Darne R10 1962
Browning Sweet Sixteen 16 GA circa 1957
Savage Fox Sterlingworth 16 GA circa 1934 |
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Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:51 pm
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Joined: 01 Oct 2007
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Location: Minnesota
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I sent my new SW16 to Mark Larson in Oregon. He’s going to convert it to a POW grip, and do grain enhancement to the wood. It’s probably 30-45 days before it’s done. Will post results when I have it.
Thanks |
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Fri Oct 02, 2020 7:07 pm
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Joined: 14 Feb 2017
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If you are worried about resale value, you could buy another but stock. Have it converted. You’d have original if you plan to sell. If you like the shotgun and plan to keep it, sell the original. Just a thought. |
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Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:09 am
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Joined: 14 Nov 2020
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Location: Wyoming
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Just out of curiosity I’d like to see pictures of the straight English and Prince Wales stocks. The existing A5 Sweet 16 stock, with the correct shim, fits me like a glove so I’m not looking to make a change. |
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Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:21 pm
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