CG63 Target Stock Mods/Replacement

[adv_rider]

Hello All

Looking for some advice...

I have a CG63 (Swedish target rifle built on a M96 Military Action in 6.5x55). I picked it up a few years ago for what I considered a very reasonable price for fun and informal competition (XTC or 300m issf).

I think the rifle is exceptional, but it's quite a pike and a poor fit for my 6'2" 155 lb frame (for reference my coat size is 38 long). Prone is manageable, but offhand and kneeling/sitting are very awkward. It could desperately use an adjustable cheek riser, adjustable LOP, and adjustable buttplate height.

I have a few options:

1. Get the stock modified. Usually I'm loathe to change a rifle config, but since this is a target rifle I'm pretty open to making it a more capable target rifle ... assuming it is well done. While it wouldn't be cheap, I presume a talented woodworker could incorporate an adjustable cheek riser and buttplate from something like an Anschutz Supermatch or xtc/Palma Rifle into the current stock. In the end, I'd have a one of a kind rifle that's mine - which is worth something...to me at least.

2. Just get a new stock and have it fitted to the action. Once again an Anschutz Supermatch or an older XTC stock could be a good donor - but I have no idea what it would take to have the action (small ring mauser) fitted ... and the odds of it turning out well.

3. Just get a different rifle better fitted to me. Certainly the easiest route, but getting a 3 position centerfire rifle that's ISSF legal won't be cheap. Since I'm a bit of a lightweight <thanks Crohns > I'd be best suited in 6.5 or 6mm instead of the more ubiquitous (and punishing) 3 oh hate.

Anybody have advice - especially on options 1 and 2?
I'm most interested in option 1, however I'm a bit unsure of the hardware that is most appropriate and how to find someone that can do a great job.

Thanks!
Joe

 

[tobnpr]

Check out the Boyd's At-One for the small ring Mauser.

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[adv_rider]

I had checked into the Boyds At One stocks, but reviews basically summed up to "looked better online".

From scanning the forums here, seems I should reach out to Chesebro, Stoc Doc, or Master class.

 

[tobnpr]

There's also Richard's Microfit, if you can do final fitting and finishing.

 

[Ggmac]

I would NOT modify that stock . Its getting more rare every year .

 

[Kurz]

Decide on your commitment to which competitions then decide on which type or style of stock suits your positions. These types of projects require some detailed conversations with a talented stockmaker. You have 3 good ones named already but don't lock yourself out. With your needs I would call Masterclass.

Best of luck!

 

[adv_rider]

Yeah, I'd definitely want to have some very detailed plans and hw spec'd out before modifying.

I'm going to be very busy w/ work the next 8 months, and was thinking this might be a good project since it would likely be a slow burn. However I'm rethinking that.

Getting in touch with some stock makers is still worthwhile if only to determine if mods or replacement is the way to go and approximate costs.