Scant stocks good bad or ugly

[boristhepig]

Hi
I think the time has come to replace the S stock on my Remington 03A3 its a pinned stock and has had several repairs in the past and is now time to call it a day. I originally wanted to replace it with a screw reinforced S stock but being in the UK have been unable to locate one here or in Europe. State side the dealers will either not send a stock to the UK or the cost they ask for shipping and handling then having to add tax and vat this end makes it prohibitive.
So what I have have been able to find is a original surplus Scant stock still in the wrapper with hand guard for £110 about $170 delivered.
I think the price is great what is making me think twice is the look of the scant stock is it beautifully ugly or just ugly I just don't know if I love it or hate.
The same seller also has a C-stock but at over £177 $275 but I don't know I can justify the extra cost.
So would appreciate your views on the scant stock especially from those who own one.
Thanks Terry

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[JGaynor]

The M1903A1 Stock came in two versions. One had a full pistol grip which basicallY followed the "C" profile. Where there was insufficient wood in the stock blanks to manufacture the full pistol grip the scant version was authorized. The butt stock dimensions (LOP, drop at comb and heel etc) are essentially the same.

The full "C" style grip looks nicer but for shooting both styles are pretty close.

Regards,
Jim

[Johnny Peppers]

Springfield Armory changed over to the C Type stock, which as Jim explained had different dimension from the original S stock. With war on the horizon Springfield found that they had a supply of S Type blanks but few C Type. The S Type blanks were run on the C type machines, and the scant stock was the result. Just my opinion, but the stocks are more comfortable to shoot than the S stocks. You don't hear it as much any more, but about the time the DCM was selling 1903's and A3's, the stock got the nickname "Wart Hog" for it's less than stellar looks.

[Calif-Steve]

I think there are '03 stocks in Canada. Marstar? Holland has stocks, no idea who. Look around for nice stocks in Europe.

[jmoore]

just ugly

Had an '03a4 about ten years ago which got swapped off just because of the stock. Gah! Nice rifle. Dumb move. But every time I think about finding another- nope! Once was enough. Not real "comfy" either.

[mannparks]

i guess it all depends on what it is YOU want in a 03 stock and what YOU want it to do or be.

ugly is as ugly does,my ugly may not be your ugly.

you get my drift. hears my ugly,that i think is lovely.

[Rick the Librarian]

I still think they're ugly, but for a pure shooter, nothing wrong with them.

[Johnny Peppers]

Nothing like the classic looks of the original S stock, and the graceful lines of the C stock are beautiful, but the "Wart Hog" was simply making the best out of a bad situation.

[Jake Holman]

Pay the money for the C stock. You will never question it later.
My 2c

[Col. Colt]

If you can legitimately swing it, the C stock is the Cadillac - and you will enjoy the pride of ownership, and eventual appreciation of value. GI C stocks bring a premium, now and in the future. They are not making any more real ones.

Having said that, the Scant stock has a certain charm - and shoots worlds better than an "S", and feels much better at the shoulder. The comb/butt is higher and more in line, (exact same profile as a C stock) and the abbreviated pistol grip is still a lot more to hold on to than an S straight stock. Either one will make you throw rocks at your old S stock..... CC