My wife inherited a Browning Safari 30-06 rifle from her last husband (he passed, not of gunfire :}) The story behind it is that Browning could not supply enough stocks to keep up with the demand. A employee had read about a method of curing wood by packing it in salt. They started using wood cured with this method for their stocks, but the left over salt in the wood started to affect the rifle. Browning stood behind the rifle by offering a replacement stock, and repair/replacement of any affected part. I have one that was never repaired, but it shoots great and I really like it. I would like to keep the stock, or at least replace it with a new wood stock. Does anyone have any idea how much it would cost. I have not been able to find a "drop in" stock for it. Is there any way to seal the existing stock. The gun is a perfect fit for me. The first time I shot it, I was shooting 4" groups at 100 yds. I have tried to remove the stock, but the screws must be corroded in there threads. If I cut the heads off, would I be able to get replacements. Ah, so many questions grasshopper.