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Posted: 11/17/2006 2:45:52 PM EDT

I want to get a M44 and I am trying to decide between the regular and laminate stock. Are there pros and cons to each or should I base my decision on looks alone?

Posted: 11/17/2006 3:50:50 PM EDT

[#1]

Do you care how it shoots?

Dennis Jenkins

Quoted:
I want to get a M44 and I am trying to decide between the regular and laminate stock. Are there pros and cons to each or should I base my decision on looks alone?

Posted: 11/17/2006 4:00:32 PM EDT

[#2]

Yes, I do care how it shoots. I don't want an eyesore but I am more into function than looks.

Posted: 11/17/2006 5:54:22 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Yes, I do care how it shoots. I don't want an eyesore but I am more into function than looks.

if you are buying it in person look for good metal..eg good bore chamber crown
rifling matching numbers on the bolt/reciever and such..the laminate stock is
stiffer and won't warp or flex as much as a solid pice of wood but i would rather
(and do) have a rifle with good metal and a crappy stock over a flashy stock
and bad metal..but of course the m44 will still produce a large fireball regardless
of the stock/ metal condition!

Posted: 11/17/2006 6:16:00 PM EDT

[#4]

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Yes, I do care how it shoots. I don't want an eyesore but I am more into function than looks.

if you are buying it in person look for good metal..eg good bore chamber crown
rifling matching numbers on the bolt/reciever and such..the laminate stock is
stiffer and won't warp or flex as much as a solid pice of wood but i would rather
(and do) have a rifle with good metal and a crappy stock over a flashy stock
and bad metal..but of course the m44 will still produce a large fireball regardless
of the stock/ metal condition!Is the laminate considered more durable?

Posted: 11/17/2006 6:51:12 PM EDT

[#5]

well, i doubt it is any more durable in the sence that it will ding up less but
the laminates are stiffer lengthwise..stiffer stock= less warpage from heat/humidity
rain etc which = more consistant accuracy from shot to shot

the laminated stocks are rarer than the plain wood but thats debatable imho
cause ive seen as many of them as i have the plain ones.
i will post a badly lit photo of my m38 and m44 here. both are plain stocks
but i think they are fine
edit-- i shoot mine regularly

Posted: 11/17/2006 9:26:57 PM EDT

[#6]

So there is not much advantage of one over the other?

Posted: 11/17/2006 9:56:16 PM EDT

[#7]

in my opinion, the laminated stock is not worth the extra$$ use that extra $$ for ammo!

i don't think these guns are accurate enough to take advantage of a laminated stock. buy they are pretty! i also noticed on the m91/30's with laminated stocks the stock is thinner in the handguard/forearm and the buttstock.
to each his own..i like my mn's and shoot them 2-3 times a month..

edit-- 7.62x54r.net
edit again sri--stock variations
top stock in this link is regular..15 painted on it
2nd pic down is a laminated with 91 painted on it
hope this helps

Posted: 11/18/2006 7:26:14 AM EDT

[#8]

I have a few mn 44's , one being laminated. It doesnt shoot any better or worse than the solid stock ones I have. I would be more concerned with the finish of the metal, condition of the bore and crown. Either way you cant go wrong, great rifles.

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