[EMSflyer]

Hi,

I've got a M-14 built on an Armscorp rear lugged receiver. I've also got a GI synthetic stock on the way to me.

I ordered the stock before I learned that fitting the rear lugged receiver was a problem. Can the stock be trimmed in the area of the rear lug or should I just send it back and stay with the GI wood stock?

I'm pretty handy with a dremel tool and not scared to try it if it's possible.

I had planned to paint my synthetic stock with some kind of dessert camo and was really looking forword to the project. Now I'm kinda bummed-out.

Thanks in advance for any ideas...

Flyer

 

[Trung Si]

In my HO the GI Issue Plastic Stock is too Flimsy to bed a Rear Lugged Receiver in, I tried it before with a GI walnut Stock and was not Happy with the Results,I would look toward A McMillan or a Heavy Birch or Walnut Stock!

 

[Ted Brown]

Rear Lug

Good advice!

 

[Jack Orr]

Since it is on it's way, you seem to have two options. 1) it will be pretty obvious were you need to remove material. These stocks are still relatively cheap so almost nothing lost & possibly something gained. I have not tried Steel Bed but hear it does not adhere well to fiberglass. I have used Accra Glass Gel and it did bond well after I roughed the area with a dremel and drill bit. I just dragged the bit to score lines about as deep as they were wide. Steel Bed or Devcon may adhere using this method. I've heard nothing works well on the fiberglass stocks, but Accra Glass Gel worked well for me on a receiver without the rear lugs. I'm not sure how much material has to be removed from what area. You may be able to build a better mouse trap so to speak if you can find a way to reinforce the stock where you removed material. You may not end up with a super accurate long range shooter; but you may end up with a good looking knock around stock that is fairly accurate out to a few hundred yards. 2) you can sell the stock and re-coup your losses. Two other options are to donate the stock to adopt a sniper or other units over in the sandbox who need all the gear that they can't get through garrison issue. Also, you could just sit on it for your next build. This stocks like all parts are not going to drop in price and will eventually become harder to find anyway. No matter what route you take, your not out a ton of money and the stock still has some value to it, if not to you, someone else. A rear lugged receiver deserves a stock that will do the added lugs justice IMO. I love my wood stocks and really dig the Wamo Camo fiberglass stocks too. You can have wood stocks camouflaged too if you want.

 

[SixTGunr]

All of the ones that I have seen trying to accomplish this has never worked out very well. The std USGI synthetic is not meaty enough once you route it out ...

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[pbiggs]

My thoughts would be "I spent the extra $$$ for the rear lug I may as spend the ### on a stock (mc millan) that will support and maximize the rear lug.

Just my .02

 

[EMSflyer]

Wow!

Thanks for all the good feedback. The pics were a great help.

I guess I'm going to give the fiberglass stock a try.

The stock only cost me $40.00 and I've got an accra glass bedding kit on the way.

I did'nt really pay extra for the rear lugged receiver since I got the rifle on a trade. If it does not work out then I'm not out much $$.

I noticed that there is a threaded hole in the rear lug. Does anyone know what size bolt will thread into it. Do you think there is anyway I can bolt the receiver into the stock for extra strength?

You folks rock!

Thanks,

Flyer...

 

[Tommo]

I have fitted two rear lugged receivers, 1 Armscorp, 1 Springfield, into USGI fiberglass stocks with no problems. You have to remove some of the stock material but remove only the minimum needed to fit it. Do not go wild with a Dremel Tool and remove large chucks like the one in the picture. Too much material was removed from that stock.

I used a steel based epoxy to bed the rear lug, Brownells Steel Bed or PC-7 both work. It might not be absolutely necessary to bed the lug but it definitely helps make for a stronger and better fit. Be sure to use a release agent on the metal before bedding it!

Also, while you have the bedding material handy, fill all the voids in the receiver area and use a thin coat to line the forend. This will make the stock heavier but also stiffer and stronger. It is definitely not a McMillan, but more durable than any wood stock!