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Mark794 · Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Posts: 30

I finally got the chance to try the Karsten Kydex out on the PSS and am happy to report it was worth the time/money invested. I was having a rough time with getting a good weld after re-barreling and having to raise the scope (for chamber clearance) One of the problems was the 56mm objective on the Springfield Gov't scope. I had to go with a 1.125 height, set of rings, and it had my grouping way out of wack. I'm shooting a 700 PSS right hand action, left handed and the Karsten worked out very well. It aint the best looking thing to put on a nice stock, but I'm not worried about the looks, as long as it does what I want it to, and that is what it did. If you're having any trouble getting a good weld with the larger diameter scopes, it's an inexpensive solution..

JCinPA · Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 941

+1

An inexpensive and terrific solution. Great value. I love the simplicity and it's effectiveness.
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CarlsonCustoms · Joined: 28 Aug 2009 Posts: 24

Funny you should post this becuase just a few hours ago I was on the phone with Mel and was talking about the Karsten. I think I'm going to pick up one for my Marlin XS7 and one for my Savage 93R17.

Where did you get yours? I just emailed Karsten to see how much they are direct from him w/shipping and to see if there is a volume discount becuase I might need 3 total.

Any insights on the A verse B model. I kinda like the knobs to change cheek weld quickly but then think how many times will I really need to change it in the field so the B flush mount option looks good too.

Mark794 · Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Posts: 30

Quick · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:23 pm Post subject:

Pics boys??
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Shaun aka "Quick"
Two Rocks, Western Australia

Remington 700 "Custom Marksman" .308 Win
Sportco M44 7.62x51mm NATO
CZ 452 Deluxe .22LR
1944 VKT M39 7.62x54R
1920 Lithgow SMLE No 1 MK III* .303 British
S&W M&P 9mm

Altramagnus · Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 140 Location: Maryland

Here is a pic of the Karsten piece with external knobs. I forgot which model because it's been so long.

Shawn

CarlsonCustoms · Joined: 28 Aug 2009 Posts: 24

That'd be the A model. I've been emailing Karsten right now actually talking about his cheek pieces. He has 3 models to choose from and they are $66 shipped.

Quick · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:42 am Post subject:

Ohh ok. Same one I have on my rifle.
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Shaun aka "Quick"
Two Rocks, Western Australia

Remington 700 "Custom Marksman" .308 Win
Sportco M44 7.62x51mm NATO
CZ 452 Deluxe .22LR
1944 VKT M39 7.62x54R
1920 Lithgow SMLE No 1 MK III* .303 British
S&W M&P 9mm

Icarusy625 · Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 43 Location: UK

Got one on my .308 PSS. i tried to avoid it, but the rail was just too high so it had to be. Actually it sort of grows on you, and it is very stable and comfortable..[img]

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CarlsonCustoms · Joined: 28 Aug 2009 Posts: 24

Looks good.. who's DBM setup is that?

I just called Karsten this morning and ordered an A model for my Marlin XS7

Icarusy625 · Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 43 Location: UK

It's an Armalon conversion, uses M14 mags with slightly modified feed lips.

CarlsonCustoms · Joined: 28 Aug 2009 Posts: 24

Well got my Karsten in today and got it all mounted up. Works pretty darn good if I must say so myself. It was a tad tricky to install. I mismarked my hole a bit so I have two holes on one side of the stock. Its not a big deal cuase its an a cheap plastic stock on a cheap plastic rifle (Marlin XS7 .308) Cheek weld is great now. I do have to clearance it a tad to let the bolt clear for removal. I wasn't happy with mounting it far enough back to clear the bolt so I compromised and moved it closer and I'll just clearance the karsten.

I'm gonna try to camo paint the rifle this weekend if I can find the paint locally so I'll post pics when its all done.

Zack

BTW. I ordered friday and got it monday. Utah to Illinois, not bad shipment time at all.