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Posted: 3/14/2009 9:41:42 AM EDT
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ok well im getting another ak on a trade for my longbranch lee enfield, its a WASR 10/63 and it has the thumbhole stock and single stack which i dont like and i plan on changing the stock to a romy side folder or a regular WASR stock for now and doing the double stack conversion. It aslo comes with a bushnel scope and side rail scope mount, some ammo and 2 mags.
ive heard that the romy stocks are hard to remove, how would i go about removing it, and would this cause a problem when putting a new wood stock on that it will fit too loose or it would be to tight for me to get it in? i think i did good on the trade heres a pic of it, its in the middle the other 2 are mine: 
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Simply take off the old stock (take out the screws, etc.) and see if the tang of the new stock fits right on in. If it doesn't, it will probably require Mr. Dremel and some sandpaper to modify some wood on the tang to fit. Generally, it'll fit with little or no modification. If you do need to do some fitting, take it slow and sand down the wood that's giving the tight fit.
Upon removing your old stock, sometimes they'll slide right on out; sometimes they're really tight. Often times with tight stocks, I'll use a wooden dowel rod and wedge the end of it at the end of the buttstock tang. Then, with a hammer, give it a few whacks to loosen it out. |
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Simply take off the old stock (take out the screws, etc.) and see if the tang of the new stock fits right on in. If it doesn't, it will probably require Mr. Dremel and some sandpaper to modify some wood on the tang to fit. Generally, it'll fit with little or no modification. If you do need to do some fitting, take it slow and sand down the wood that's giving the tight fit. Upon removing your old stock, sometimes they'll slide right on out; sometimes they're really tight. Often times with tight stocks, I'll use a wooden dowel rod and wedge the end of it at the end of the buttstock tang. Then, with a hammer, give it a few whacks to loosen it out. Be very careful with fitting a new, tight buttstock - you have to think about how taking wood off one side affects the position of the stock; that is, whether it's starting to get crooked. You have to keep it straight - in line with the receiver and not slanted up or down. Use a large wood file (not a rasp) and make slow, deliberate cuts. Sandpaper is usually not indicated for this job, and never think of using any rotary tool here. It can take hours to properly fit a new stock. Keep testing the fit and position during the work. If you screw up and take off too much wood, don't despair - you've just set yourself back a few hours. Use Minwax epoxy wood filler to build it up again (ready to file in 15 minutes), as many times as it takes to learn how to do this right. You also would use the Minwax to build up a loose stock. You have to be aware of the sides and bottom fits as well as the ledge in the trunion. You want your tang to fill the tang cut and the stock should come flush or very close to flush with the receiver. If the screw holes are already drilled, you may not get them lined up with the tang/trunion holes. In this case use the Minwax to fill the holes and re-drill pilot holes as needed. The correctly-fitted stock should slide into the receiver with the muzzle on the floor and your weight behind the stock. Do not use a hammer because you risk deforming the receiver. Hitting the butt with your bare hand is all the hitting that should be done. At this point it should be straight in the gun and solid without the screws. Put the screws in and you're done. Any stock properly fitted in this manner will most likely have to tapped out of the receiver if it needs to be removed later. |
| shoot me an IM if you need/want a complete wood fixed stock with hardware....I've also got a spare lower handguard, pistol grip, and screw (pretty sure about the screw). They're in great condition and ready to be refinished, the only part that is missing is the gas tube cover which you already have. |
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