I have seen fully checkered plugs on back of gun before. Wouldn’t want to pull the plugs though. I would have 2 sets of plugs made just in case. When I have a straight stock made for the 16 I will definitely have it hollowed out some to remove weight so will definitely need some kind of plate.
What I find interesting is this gun has the stock hollowed out like they drilled two holes and chiseled out the sides. My new straight stock has two holes drilled in the butt like my Sweets
Done with the stock for the most part. I need to hit it with some white scotchbrite in a couple weeks and pic the microfiber cloth threads out of the checkering. I think this one is going to Glenrock Blue this winter