AirArms ProSport Custom Stock

[GriffyGriff]

Here’s my initial feedback on a CS700 Skeleton Custom Stock for the AirArms ProSport .177
Initially, my ProSport had a nice beach stock and a Rowan Blade Trigger. I found it nice and accurate however I did have a tendency to over-grip the pistol-grip with my right hand, (probably to make up for the additional weight of the stock). I ordered a CS700 Skeleton stock in American walnut, with rosewood capped pistol grip and adjustable butt pad. It came via FedEx and was very well packaged.
I did read reviews which stated that the internals can be a bit rough and so was prepared for that with some wet&dry and linseed oil, which I did have to use to smooth the inner down in places. The outer was finished well and had a nice grain running through it. It also was a nice snug fit to the ProSport workings and no extra (longer) screws were needed.
Handling & Shooting. Wow!! What a difference!! The stock width is slightly narrower and the ergonomic grip is fantastic either with the thumb through the pistol grip or up the right hand side). I can fully recommend this stock to others.

BEFORE: With original Stock

AFTER: with new stock

OLD / NEW Stock comparisons

Top View. Notice how the AirArms stock has a better overall finish. The new (lower stock) still needs some more sanding to smooth it all out.

 

[crittahitta]

Thats really nice.

 

[coop709]

Hey Griffy, I might want to go this route. How hard was it to deal with the international payment and shipping? That would look good on my ProSport.

 

[GriffyGriff]

Hi it was real easy to deal with them. Even when their web site doesn’t deal with New Zealand, they were more than happy to help when contacted directly. I can fully recommend them and they have quite a selection of stocks. The only thing I would add is to buy some wet&dry and linseed oil to smooth out some of the inner cuts where the metalwork goes. Let me know what you finally get

 

[jimk1963]

Here’s my initial feedback on a CS700 Skeleton Custom Stock for the AirArms ProSport .177
Initially, my ProSport had a nice beach stock and a Rowan Blade Trigger. I found it nice and accurate however I did have a tendency to over-grip the pistol-grip with my right hand, (probably to make up for the additional weight of the stock). I ordered a CS700 Skeleton stock in American walnut, with rosewood capped pistol grip and adjustable butt pad. It came via FedEx and was very well packaged.
I did read reviews which stated that the internals can be a bit rough and so was prepared for that with some wet&dry and linseed oil, which I did have to use to smooth the inner down in places. The outer was finished well and had a nice grain running through it. It also was a nice snug fit to the ProSport workings and no extra (longer) screws were needed.
Handling & Shooting. Wow!! What a difference!! The stock width is slightly narrower and the ergonomic grip is fantastic either with the thumb through the pistol grip or up the right hand side). I can fully recommend this stock to others.


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BEFORE: With original Stock

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AFTER: with new stock

Top View. Notice how the AirArms stock has a better overall finish. The new (lower stock) still needs some more sanding to smooth it all out.

Hi GriffyGriff, very late to this party. Curious how much, if any, weight you saved with the skeleton stock vs the original ProSport stock? I have a new HW97KT, which is pretty heavy with its two barrels and massive receiver. Thinking a skeleton stock might work better for it but many on this forum say to stay away from skeletons due to reliability issues (I guess they break more easily, although not sure how unless you're in the habit of dropping your gun onto hard surfaces). Looks fantastic on your ProSport! Really like the rich, dark color too.