After much deliberation I finally ordered a Model 12 LRPV in 223 1:7 before the current rebate ended. The only other one that I had looked at had significant stock damage and was covered in light brown dust.
Shipping was very quick from Bud's and the first thing I did was carefully inspect the stock. Sure enough, about a three inch crack was found on the left side at the rear of the receiver. The cause appears to be a thin wall left by very sloppy inletting/forming. My LGS is trying to find another one from a distributor who is willing to inspect before shipping.
Are these stocks really that fragile or am I just that lucky?
