SPRINGFIELD M1A SOCOM CQB FULL REVIEW SERIES

Fiberglass cloth or chopped fiberglass.I used the 3-hole version, not the barbed version of the tee-nut. A Tee-Nut that matches the buttstock mounting bolt you intend to use.I find the faster-setting epoxies don't seem as strong and don't seem to bond as well - just my opinion, of course. Epoxy - I use a quality 30-minute epoxy.

SPRINGFIELD M1A SOCOM CQB FULL REVIEW SERIES

I've found the aftermarket stocks for the Mossberg 500 series shotgun seem to work well and have about the right shape as well as a good 'keying' surface. Expect to pay around $20-30 for a solid candidate. Donor stock - this can be a nice one, but it's better to use a structurally sound 'less pretty' one as the nice synthetics are becoming harder to find - and the less 'aesthetically pleasing' ones are a lot less expensive.In this Instructable, I'll show a technique that I used to build 3 variations of a comfortable and functional stock. Depending on what materials are used, a nice stock can be built for as little as $150-$200. A while back I picked up a handful of surplus Vietnam-era synthetic stocks (1 nice one, 2 thrashed ones) with the idea of using them as a starting point, and after some experimentation, came up with a technique that I think is worth sharing.

The issue for me is that while there are commercial rifle stocks out there for the M1A (Vltor, McMillan, etc), they're pretty far from what one would consider 'inexpensive' - ranging in price from $500 to $900 dollars. I also like pistol-grip stocks - mostly because I find them more comfortable for the target shooting I typically do. I'm a big fan of the M1A rifle in all it's configurations - it's accurate, fun to shoot, and reliable as an anvil (and almost as heavy - lol) - but even it can be improved.

Springfield m1a socom cqb full review