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I know it's been done before, but I've marveled at these configurations for years on the discussion forums and figured it was time for me to convert one of my own SOCOM 16s to wood.

After browsing the BTF used stocks on Gunbroker selling for upwards of $90, I got an e-mail from Boyd's. They had brand new walnut M1A stocks for only $106! Ordered the stock liner w/screws, front ferrule, and sling swivels from Fulton Armory. The existing butt-plate was an easy transplant, but the ferrule and liner were necessary because they're molded into the fiberglass stocks. The front swivel screws included with the Fulton kit were too long and interfered with the action. So, the Dremel came out and cut them down to size. Over the weekend, I removed the screws and put in a couple of rivets. Here are some pics.

WOW!.... i sure wish i would win the lottery soon...... i like any rifle better in a nice piece of wood, very nice job.

Some rifles are just made for wood. I like the fiberglass,but this is one of those that nothing really appeals to me like wood.

Nice photos. I'll have to shoot some of my SOCOM 16. It too wears wood. Like IDPAMASTER, some rifles are made for wood. Yeah, the synthetic might be more practical, but it just doesn't "do it" for me on this gun.

I've currently got one of the brown upper hand guards (it looks much better than the black) but I'm seriously considering dipping it in a wood grain pattern to match the stock.

Yeah, I bought a brown fiberglass handguard from Fulton too, but haven't figured out what to do with it yet. I really don't want to take off the scout rail, so I might make some cuts with the Dremel.

OnPointFirearms wrote: I really don't want to take off the scout rail, so I might make some cuts with the Dremel.

Just use the black one as a template,and have at it. That would look nice.

Such a good looking rifle.

that looks sweet Evan

I'm sure it was a nice gun. Looks like someone stole half of your gun barrel!!!!

Mind=Blown

Sweet looking rifle man!

I need to get an M14 type, I just cant swing a 1500 rifle plus ammo and mags too

I may have to buy a chinese one

all you need now is a wood handguard.put one on my m1a and what a difference.

Great job on both the furniture and the pix~!

Okay guys how much is a Socom 16 ?

nicolas wrote:Okay guys how much is a Socom 16 ?

I paid 1500 for mine about 5 years ago. Came with an extra stock, bipod, and a handful of mags.
You want one. It's definitely my favorite.

ipscscott wrote:

nicolas wrote:Okay guys how much is a Socom 16 ?

I paid 1500 for mine about 5 years ago. Came with an extra stock, bipod, and a handful of mags.
You want one. It's definitely my favorite.

Oh yes I want one ..... that will be one of my first purchases, come the day.

So are they still around the $1500 mark ?

probably pretty close. I got a smokin' deal on it mostly because of the extras. Should be able to find a lightly used one for around 1500-1600 I'd bet.

Just when I thought I had it all figured out............ DO WANT!

nicolas wrote:

ipscscott wrote:

nicolas wrote:Okay guys how much is a Socom 16 ?

I paid 1500 for mine about 5 years ago. Came with an extra stock, bipod, and a handful of mags.
You want one. It's definitely my favorite.

Oh yes I want one ..... that will be one of my first purchases, come the day.

So are they still around the $1500 mark ?

Yes Nicolas, Bud's has them in stock for $1456.00 with free shipping. Here is the link for your ogling pleasure! http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/prod ... s_id/59291

Heard they were LOUD. :)