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Shortening the LOP on a Browning HC LR...

Campo

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I am retrofitting my Browning HC LR (discountinued model) and an planning to cut 1 3/8" off the stock to make the LOP right at 12" with a 1/2" recoil pad.

Looking at the cut line (left vertical line) and the pilot holes for the recoil pad (horizontal lines), does anyone see any issues? The bottom pilot hole will be drilled at a slightly steeper angle than the plotted line.

Rear sling stud will be moved forward as well.

Cross post from another section of the site. If I violated some rule, can a moderator please delete the offending post.

Welcome all thoughts!
 

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I can tell you what I did to a CVA Muzzleloader. I cut it to 11.0"! Then added a 1" recoil pad. None of the holes lined up, or at least one would, barely. If I had used one of the holes, the finished pad would have looked shabby, at best. And there was nothing to screw the swivel to.
I got a piece of hardwood and carved it into the shape so it would fit at least 3" inside. I then epoxied the plug in. Once dried I used a Simms Vibration recoil pad....the grind able ones. It had to be the smallest size offered. It fit well enough and I had solid wood to screw the swivel into.
I am no carpenter....if fact, far from that but I was able to add a little weight back and insure that the pad and swivel will stay in place.
 
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