Reshaping Laminate stock

[Peecos]

Anyone trim down their laminate stock to a slimmer profile? Have a nice stock that came with a recent purchase. It’s a Model 70 Featherweight and the laminate makes it more of a heavyweight. For me, the forend is too thick and round. Also, butt heavy. Just strip the finish and take a rasp to it and drill out the rear of the butt? Just wondering if there’s any issues with laminate compared to walnut? Thanks for any advice in advance.

 

[JJ-65]

Flapper sanding disc on an angle grinder and a rasp are your friends when it comes to laminate. A drill if your really looking to drop some weight.

 

[JJ-65]

Boyds stocks after some aggressive weight loss. Cheek pieces and semi beaver tails gone and everything slimmed and trimmed.

 

[JJ-65]

Rem Model 7. 7mmSAUM. 7pounds.
Weatherby Vanguard 6.5x300. 7 pounds 2 ounces

 

[Peecos]

Well that’s a weight loss program! I’ll start with the flapper sanding disc. I have lots and have used them for shaping a new recoil pad so you can go slow or aggressive depending on the grit. Thanks