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Originally Posted by ChefJay
Got a Abolt with a walnut stock. I am looking at lightening it a bit by putting a synthetic stock of some sort on it. Brownings website States that my gun with the synthetic fibreglass stock from factory only shaves off 3oz, will I see more weight savings by going to a Boyds or similar aftermarket stock?
the goal is just to lighten it enough for mountain hunting the gun sits at 8lbs right now.
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By the time you buy a new stock to save a few ounces your total cost will be at least $200 or more depending on your selection.
You don't say if the gun was new or used. If its used you may be better to sell the rifle for close to what you paid for it, and buy a lighter one.