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  1. 30-03-2024, 01:49 PM #31
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    I think my pick would be a nice MK2K..Custom wise a Venom Lazaglide 80 Varminter or a Webley Venom 80 lazahunter. Mach 1.5
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    Standard UK stock.....I think I prefer the Mk I. (I have Mk I and II).

    Shame we never got the R1 over here; love that stock.

    Custom wise, Venom Varminter for me, too.

    I think I've seen 80s with 77 stocks grafted on? Nice.
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  3. 30-03-2024, 06:01 PM #33
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    Yes Tony the 77 stock will fit an 80 just need to make adjustments for the front stock screws. Mach 1.5
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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyL View Post
    Standard UK stock.....I think I prefer the Mk I. (I have Mk I and II).

    Shame we never got the R1 over here; love that stock.

    Custom wise, Venom Varminter for me, too.

    I think I've seen 80s with 77 stocks grafted on? Nice.
    I wonder if R1 stocks ever come up for sale in the UK they have really nice classic look


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  5. 31-03-2024, 07:33 AM #35
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    It’s always annoyed me that HC never brought in the R1 option .
    There are a few around apart from self imports MAG had a batch in the early eighties.
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    One of my pet hates is the stock not covering the breech block, the R1 stock and the HW85 deluxe stock I like very much as they have the classic lines, the modern HW stocks are too angular.
    Far too many rifles to list now, all mainly British but the odd pesky foreigner has snuck in
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    Quote Originally Posted by look no hands View Post
    One of my pet hates is the stock not covering the breech block, the R1 stock and the HW85 deluxe stock I like very much as they have the classic lines, the modern HW stocks are too angular.
    Must agree Pete, I think the older cut off stocks showing the breech just look really old fashioned although the latest HW80 stock hasn’t quite grown on me yet either.

    https://www.thecountryman.com/weihra...-177-air-rifle

    That R1 type stock would be my preference as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldskoolzzz View Post
    Must agree Pete, I think the older cut off stocks showing the breech just look really old fashioned although the latest HW80 stock hasn’t quite grown on me yet either.

    https://www.thecountryman.com/weihra...-177-air-rifle

    That R1 type stock would be my preference as well.
    The early stocks just looks unfinished to me, like they couldn't be bothered anymore and just cut it short, a "that'll do" sort of attitude, I know it's not but that's how my mind sees it.
    Far too many rifles to list now, all mainly British but the odd pesky foreigner has snuck in
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    The latest 80 stock is a strange looker, but it doesn't handle badly, for a heavy rifle.
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    Maybe a fashion statement back in the 80s..Weihrauch weren't the only ones not covering the breech block.
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    Mine is a plain 80, heavy but I like it. Not the looks so much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by look no hands View Post
    The early stocks just looks unfinished to me, like they couldn't be bothered anymore and just cut it short, a "that'll do" sort of attitude, I know it's not but that's how my mind sees it.
    I would like a stock like this


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mach 1.5 View Post
    Maybe a fashion statement back in the 80s..Weihrauch weren't the only ones not covering the breech block.
    BSA, BSF, Original, Feinwerkbau, Webley etc. Mach 1.5
    Most BSA's back in the 80's had their breech blocks covered.
    Far too many rifles to list now, all mainly British but the odd pesky foreigner has snuck in
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    Delete that one of me list..must have been a German thing then. Mach 1.5
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    I made my own R1, look nice but cheek piece best for open sights

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