Stock Differences African vs Hawkeye

[Black Fly]

I've been a longtime fan of the old tang safety 77's. I got a 9.3 African a while back that is a joy to carry and shoot. It feels downright svelte. For me the felt recoil feels lighter than my old beloved 06 TS that I took to Africa. It's all about fit. I haven't owned any other non tang safety 77's, except a 22 and 77/50. With the tang safeties, the stocks vary from pretty nice handling to near 2x6 clubs. I was wondering how the Hawkeye stock compares with the African.
Thanks
Bfly

 

[RJ556]

I have the African (9.3x62) and M77RSI Hawkeye rifles. The stocks are almost the same, except for checkering patterns. I also have an M77 MKII Ultralight and it is close to the Hawkeye stocks in feel/shape/size and handling. Ofcourse, there are handling differences as far as balance goes, especially comparing the African to the Ultralight. They all feel real good to me. RJ

 

[Black Fly]

Thanks, I'm going to keep my eyes open for a short action Hawkeye stock.
With a little work and some glass, I think it would make my little 250 Savage RLS an even nicer handling little rifle.
Thanks
Bfly

 

[huntsman22]

I have a mkII UL stock that was opened up to fit a Shaw barrel. Close in contour to a ruger sporter, if'n you're interested...