Husqvarna 4100 lightweight question

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New guy here with first post. Just picked up a Husqvarna 4100 lightweight in 30-06 at the gunshow. The gun is beautiful inside and out and the stock has a very nice carving of a grizzly bear scene, very professional job. I would like to get an aftermarket stock and save the wood one. I contacted McMillan and they didn't think they would be able to fit that action. They do a Husqvarna 1600 action but they think this 4100 would not fit due to the smaller ring. The information I can find is that the 4100 action is identical to the 1600 action, correct? Has anyone ever replaced a 4100 stock with an after market stock, especially a Mcmillan? ? Any ideas on who would make one? Any pictures? Also, the serial number is 255### could someone give me a date of manufacture?
Thanks for any information,
Dave in TX
 
Big Alberta Whitetail in the bed of my truck. Leaning on his neck is an HVA 4100 lightweight 30-06 in an MPI fiberglass stock. Stock was actually for a '98 and as I recall it wasn't all that hard for me to re-bed it for the smaller ring action...Acraglas Gel is relatively easy to use.
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Why not use the original stock and buy a beater rifle for rainy days? Lots of cheapo $400 rifles out there with plastic handles. That would be cheaper than buying a fiberglass and having it fitted.
 
I agree use the rifle with care. Them old Wood stock rifles have walked the bush for hundreds of years in all kinds of weather and always come out okay. Just take the time to wipe it down with an oily rag after the Rainy hunt
 
I do know that the 4100's have a lighter barrel profile than a 1600 (with the 23 1/2" barrel). That being said, I pack my pretty wood stocks around the bush the mountains and the trapline!
 
I've got two. All I did was varnish the barrel channel and other wood in the stock under the action when I got them.

One is varnished and the other oil finish so I just keep the wood oiled.
 
I'm not worried about taking it out in the rain. I believe there is becoming a crack behind the tang and I'd like to preserve this stock as it looks brand new and has a nice carving on the butt. I thought I'd put it in a McMillan but they don't think it would work. I was hoping someone had one done so I would know if it was possible or not. I may just get a small ring 98 stock and bed it so I can use the rifle. The gun looks brand new right now.
Dave in TX
 
If you want a synthetic in a traditional open grip stalking rifle pattern, check out the offering from Wildcat out of Alberta. IMHO I think they are superior to a McMillan in a lot of ways and can be very light as well. GE FLACH on this board designed the pattern and it's made for a 98 pattern rifle. He is also a fantastic smith and can fit and finish the stock to your specifications.

A small ring 98 would work just fine.

Edit: just saw your in TX...I don't know if you can import the stock I suggested.
 
TX50Cal said:
I'm not worried about taking it out in the rain. I believe there is becoming a crack behind the tang and I'd like to preserve this stock as it looks brand new and has a nice carving on the butt. I thought I'd put it in a McMillan but they don't think it would work. I was hoping someone had one done so I would know if it was possible or not. I may just get a small ring 98 stock and bed it so I can use the rifle. The gun looks brand new right now.
Dave in TX
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Proper bedding will prevent that crack every time. It keeps the upper and lower tangs from moving rearward during recoil.
 
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