Replacement stock for a Rem 788 LH.

[Xerothermic]

I have a 1973 Rem 788 LH in 6mm (LH bolt/RH eject) and was wondering which path to go down when it comes to replacement stocks. Purchase a blank and have it replicated on a machine or have a smith whittle one up for me. Cost is a factor, and it would seem a clone would be the least expensive route by far.

My factory stock is okay, looking, but would like to preserve it as is. I would like to have a med. varmint barrel instead of the sporter barrel and all that that entails.

So far, I have found two companies that will semi-inlet a stock for the RH action (with the safety cut on the right-side) which I need. They will not inlet the RH bolt so I can have the LH bolt inletted after the fact.

Recommendations as to my thought process and who you would have do this, would be appreciated. I really like this rifle and would like stick with it as opposed to looking for a traditional LH bolt and LH eject. Not known for having a lot of cents or sense. Just the way it is.

 

[Sniperhandle]

Check with "Richards Microfit"

They make stocks for a plethora of actions, And they are pretty good stocks.

 

[Xerothermic]

Check with "Richards Microfit"

They make stocks for a plethora of actions, And they are pretty good stocks.

Thanks, they are one of the two I've been talking to.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Here is a pic of the best grade richards microfit stocks ready for shipment.

 

[AlNyhus]

'Yer killin' me here Dusty...killin' me!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

'Yer killin' me here Dusty...killin' me!

I think those fit a LH 788

 

[STOMP442]

The easy button is boyds. At least it will come inlet & finished. Although I like Richards and I have enjoyed working with their stocks, it takes time & patience.

 

[Xerothermic]

The easy button is boyds. At least it will come inlet & finished. Although I like Richards and I have enjoyed working with their stocks, it takes time & patience.

I reached out to Boyds and they only do RH bolts and actions in the 788. I asked if they would make me a stock without the RH bolt inletting and they said no.

No easy button there.

 

[Xerothermic]

I think those fit a LH 788

You're an idiot.

 

[LVLAaron]

You're an idiot.

But he's pretty

 

[STOMP442]

I reached out to Boyds and they only do RH bolts and actions in the 788. I asked if they would make me a stock without the RH bolt inletting and they said no.

No easy button there.

Really!? I am positive I have messed with a left hand thumb hole before. Good luck on the search.

 

[Xerothermic]

Really!? I am positive I have messed with a left hand thumb hole before. Good luck on the search.

Really!? I am positive I have messed with a left hand thumb hole before. Good luck on the search.

They make LH stocks but not with the LH bolt in R788. If they said "yes" to not cutting the RH bolt inlet, I would have purchased one of their stocks and had it inletted for the LH bolt . Probably a CAD thing.

This is what CS told me.