Cutting a Wooden 110 stock

[shmelton]

I’ve got an old 110 long action in 243. The way it sits right now, it has a 20” barrel and a 12” lop. My 7 yr old is showing a lot of interest in shooting. He shoots a Cricket 22, and a Rossi TUFFY 410 which has a 10” lop that fits him perfect. If I cut the wood stock down to say 9-1/2-10” then put a grindable limb saver on it would it pose any problems that I am not thinking of? The rifle shoots lights out with reduced recoil loads, but it’s just a little long for him.


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[Fordoldfart]

That’s what I would do.

[Blue Avenger]

Couple stocks that I have done that to. Always someone that wants to buy it when I done with them.

[Beowoulf2000]

Maybe check grip length. See if he can grip the pistol grip and still reach the trigger with good form.

[Dave Hoback]

Nope! No problem at all. Very common practice among shooters for younger, smaller counterparts.

[big honkin jeep]

A rifle with a 12" LOP is already going to be in a youth stock. If youre going to chop the stock, I'd cut the barrel down too. 16-18" would be perfect tohelp keep it balanced and it would lose a lot of weight too.
Man just like with clothes they grow so fast that in a couple of months 12" lop will probably be just right if he can get by till then.

[Blue Avenger]

Actuality, in the northern areas it is not uncommon for short arm adults to cut down stocks for use with winter wear clothing

[Nor Cal Mikie]

Cut it then add a slip on recoil pad. That way you can "adjust as needed".