The light colored stock looks like it could be Turkish walnut. The Express rifles had the black forend tip. I would guess that this was originally a stock from an Express rifle. I am not sure if there were overrun stocks sold on the accessory market.
This an older SR etched mug. I picked it up used as a collectible here on the forum at least a decade ago. It is time to pass it along. I would like $30 shipped for it.
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If your new rifle looks like the above link then you should keep it original. To answer your question, yes the newer stock and band should fit.
As mentioned earlier, Hornady 140gr LEVERevolution is a good option out of a rifle. These are specifically designed for use in tube feed lever guns. I used a Ruger 77/357 bolt gun on a trip to Ohio and took 2 doe with broadside lung shots. The range was less than 50 yards but they both...
Personally, I like the way the stocks feel. They run a bit lighter in weight and are slimmer than the standard Ruger synthetics. As has been said many times, they do increase the perceived recoil. Recently I was able to find a nice MkII in 260 that had the standard synthetic stock. Luckily...