I have the Texan in a .457 Carbine CF. The gun is an awesome performer for what I use it for most - stalking hogs in the heavy cover of south GA swamps and river bottoms. I shoot a 300 grain Mr. Hollowpoint round and have (so far) never failed to recover a hog. But while it is light and maneuverable in the thick stuff, the ergonomics are horrible. It never fails to feel awkward when shouldering for a shot. I had to get a set of extra high rings just to get the scope up where I could look through it without tilting my head to lay on top of the can while still having the little steel slab that serves as a butt plate have some small contact with my shoulder. Further, the grip and trigger are just too far back, putting the arm in an awkward position for shooting.
What this thing needs is a decent after-market stock that will lengthen the trigger to but plate distance by at least 2-3 inches and raise the tank from the shoulder in order to lower the natural sight line through the scope. I have seen several custom made out of wood, but it would be nice to keep it as light as possible, so composite would be great.
I saw the "Air Venturi Thumbhole Stock" for Texans, and that is the silliest thing I ever looked at - doing absolutely nothing but adding a little weight. I also found Mad Dog Custom Stocks. A few look nice, but none are listed as being for the Carbine, only the Recon seems to lengthen it any, and the shipping time of up to five weeks means I couldn't use it this year.
Has anyone seen or have any other composite stocks made for a Texan Carbine?
What this thing needs is a decent after-market stock that will lengthen the trigger to but plate distance by at least 2-3 inches and raise the tank from the shoulder in order to lower the natural sight line through the scope. I have seen several custom made out of wood, but it would be nice to keep it as light as possible, so composite would be great.
I saw the "Air Venturi Thumbhole Stock" for Texans, and that is the silliest thing I ever looked at - doing absolutely nothing but adding a little weight. I also found Mad Dog Custom Stocks. A few look nice, but none are listed as being for the Carbine, only the Recon seems to lengthen it any, and the shipping time of up to five weeks means I couldn't use it this year.
Has anyone seen or have any other composite stocks made for a Texan Carbine?
