Fitting a Rapid Mk1 stock to a Mk2

[BuddyBoy]

Any reason it shouldn't fit ?

will try tonight, just wondered it anyone has had a go....

[stevew71]

I believe you need to fit an extension to the buddy bottle when going the other way so I guess the bottle will sit quite proud of the stock. This mean you've got a Mk2 stock going begging ? Nudge Nudge Wink Wink <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->

[BuddyBoy]

Yep, stock will "poke out" a tad...

Just done it tonight works fine, two slight probs:

1) Trigger guard will not fit (fouls trigger blade), so need to either knock up a new one, or install spacers.

2) Trigger reach is slightly longer, as the Mk2 has a more verticle grip

JB

[neill]

I fitted a rapid mk 2 action to a theoben mk1 field target stock but had to cut a recess for the saftey, and as the trigger was too long, cut a channel in the wooden trigger guard( about 4mm deep 8 mm long)which proved tricky. Also, the mk2 action has a round 15mm screw\washer sticking out 50-60mm behind the buddy bottle which has to be allowed for in a mk1 stock

[BuddyBoy]

Cheers neil, exactly the three things I found <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->

The safelty cut out and recess for the 15/16mm button were easy, on mind I need a new trigger guard though...

Did you notice the slightly longer trigger reach ?

Ta,

JB

[neill]

can`t say i noticed, mind you i changed from a standard stock to the field target stock. It feels great though so it must be about right.

http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00330485f00000012.jpg

[This message was edited by neill on 18 September, 2003 at 23:26.]

[neill]

[neill]

[steve B]

Wierd. My Mk11 (anschutz trigger) went into a MK1 FT stock with about 2mm filed off the bottom of the trigger blade.

Best

Steve B

[neill]

[neill]

I tried filing the blade, whats it made of hardened steel??

http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00330485f00000013.jpg

[BuddyBoy]

With the std MK1 stock (and hence metal trigger guard), you'd need to shave about 5mm off the trigger - better to get a propper guard I reckon.

Also, I guess your FT "pistol grips" are more vertical then the std. sporter stock - hence the trigger reach difference - bit it's no big deal <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->