Improving the stock on a Benjamin Maximus

[K.O.]

would look good in a Boyds Rimfire in nutmeg... pic in post #27(with Fort but Max and disco fit)...

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=190066.20

I really like the 160 stock... about 60 years old (only steamed most dents) shows some of it's history... the swivels indicate there is a chance it is from an Air Force training 160...because of Dutch elm disease  American Elm is an endangered species...it is also an excellent stock wood... IMHO... the interlocking grain make for a wrist that is less likely to split... Density is very close to that of walnut...

In fact A. Elm is known for being a  hard wood to split...https://firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/threads/hand-splitting-elm-the-easy-way.30377/ 

That link was to show the interlocking of the grain...

But speaking of the wrist that is what I like least about the Maximus stock...it positions my trigger finger towards the joint rather than the pad... have to consciously avoid that...
it look like it might be the somewhat the case with the Boyd's stock also...

 If you look at the 160 it is just slightly longer wrist to trigger and it positions on the pad very naturally...this is using the 160 stock lug hole to locate things when you modify the inletting for the Max trigger pack...when shouldered the 160 is close enough to feel of the Remmy 512 stock  I grew up with that it just feels right... the inletting for a barrel band is already there at the muzzle end of the stock... did need to deepen and widen slightly... so yep am happy with my choice of stock... could not have been better suited to me if I had planned it..
 

[dan_house]

If you go the expanding foam route, there is a denser variety of it available from the common vendor (who I cnt think of right now). Use it, itll kill more of the hollow sound

Also, tape off anything you dont want foam on, cover the stockin a plastic garbage bag, and wear gloves. Oh, and do the foaming thing somewhere you dont mind foam getting on

And maybe TBL the stock after the foam treatment

[K.O.]

TBL..?

Trash Basket Locate..?

oh wait there is a a hardware store trip for the foam so must be truck bed liner...

hollow it does  have room for some survival stuff...flint n steel hooks and line...so if could deaden sound and retain most of the space that would be optimum for my taste..

[dan_house]

Sorry... shouldnt have used the TLA
yes truck bed liner....

[K.O.]

oh about my 160 stocks all three appear to be rift sawn which for a rifle stock is the best method imo..

[StealthBandit]

Could always use SIKA Fence Post Mix.  That stuff is tough.  Wouldn't take all of it though so have a spare container to throw the rest in!

[K.O.]

Sorry... shouldnt have used the TLA
yes truck bed liner....

TLN now I think ya got me stuck on TLAs...

[luge007]

I had a slightly different take on the Maximus stock and the Maxi in general.  I was not to partial to the very long air tube and barrel, so I cut them down and re-threaded them.  I realize that is where it gets the shot count from with the 2k psi fill, and the velocity with the extra long barrel, but to me, in the woods, all that extra length was difficult to move around with.  I also did not care for the 'schnable end' on the stock as well as the hollow 'ping', so I lopped off the front end and filled the voids with epoxy with carbon dust in it to make it blend in a bit.  I also filled the stock with deadening foam, like the stuff that protects products in those fancy waterproof cases.   Sadly despite prepping the surface of the plastic stock cut pretty well with 80 grit, the epoxy still had an issue getting a good bond.  The stock looks good from a few feet away, but under close examination, the cracks where the bond leg go, can be seen.  I did buy a Boyds Barracuda stock that I intended to put on this Maxi, BUT I also have a Disco I intend to put together from parts that needs a stock, so the Maxi will probably keep the plastic stock.


The result is a handy, maneuverable, woods hunting carbine, that is light and the looks (in my opinion) are slightly improved (pic before a scope was installed).


Airguns are what they are, and if they are not, modify it to your liking.

Cheers,
M

PS. Oh, and the 'muzzle thread protector' was a bit of a goof on the airsoft rules since my kid is into airsoft.

[Krawdad48]

I had a slightly different take on the Maximus stock and the Maxi in general.  I was not to partial to the very long air tube and barrel, so I cut them down and re-threaded them.  I realize that is where it gets the shot count from with the 2k psi fill, and the velocity with the extra long barrel, but to me, in the woods, all that extra length was difficult to move around with.  I also did not care for the 'schnable end' on the stock as well as the hollow 'ping', so I lopped off the front end and filled the voids with epoxy with carbon dust in it to make it blend in a bit.  I also filled the stock with deadening foam, like the stuff that protects products in those fancy waterproof cases.   Sadly despite prepping the surface of the plastic stock cut pretty well with 80 grit, the epoxy still had an issue getting a good bond.  The stock looks good from a few feet away, but under close examination, the cracks where the bond leg go, can be seen.  I did buy a Boyds Barracuda stock that I intended to put on this Maxi, BUT I also have a Disco I intend to put together from parts that needs a stock, so the Maxi will probably keep the plastic stock.


The result is a handy, maneuverable, woods hunting carbine, that is light and the looks (in my opinion) are slightly improved (pic before a scope was installed).


Airguns are what they are, and if they are not, modify it to your liking.

Cheers,
M

PS. Oh, and the 'muzzle thread protector' was a bit of a goof on the airsoft rules since my kid is into airsoft.

Well I must say I don't mind the Schnabel forend, but that's just me. Haha.

Having said that, chopping it off in the manner you have does look ALOT better and it does look like a nice handy carbine.

Its also a shame they put a smooth plastic butt "pad" on this rifle.  Not even grooved for any grip. Cutting costs is one thing but come on.

It was mentioned the cheap plastic butt pad comes off but the rear sling swivel stud needs to be removed first.

Is the plastic butt pad clipped in or glued in as well?

I have to say, its fun modding these airguns!

Thanks,
Dave