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10-25-2007, 12:50 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Mt. Tabor
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Synthetic Rifle Stock
I'm thinking about changing out the stock on my Ruger M77 Mark II. I want to pick up a black syntetic stock for it. What companies would you guys recommend? Which ones should I stay away from? I want something that's going to be quick and easy to switch out. Thanks for the help guys.
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10-25-2007, 01:48 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Oregon City
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
I recently switched out a wood stock on my old Ruger 300WM with one of those injection molded bell and carlson stocks. Not as fancy as some alternatives but heh, what can I say? Inexpensive and functional. Did splurge for a camo version - looks kind of cool.
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10-25-2007, 02:20 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Salem
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
I have replaced stocks on 4 of my rifles with Hogue over-molded models. They offer a full aluminum bed and pillar bed models. I absolutely love them. They are rubber over-molded so are great to grip in wet weather.
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10-25-2007, 02:50 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
What about Ram-line are they ok?
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10-25-2007, 03:02 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Washougal, WA
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
I have the M77 MKII in 300 win mag. I mounted it in a Hogue overmolded stock with the full aluminum bedding block.
Negatives: It was a pain to sand away the rubber coating to float the barrel. The stock is quite heavy. The forearm of the stock was a bit flimsy.
Positives: I like the feel of the stock. Fit was pretty good. The recoil pad was nice and soft.
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10-25-2007, 03:16 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Mt. Tabor
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
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Originally Posted by ehunter
What about Ram-line are they ok?
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 They seem to be the least expensive, but we know what that means sometimes. What about the Bell & Carlsons?
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10-25-2007, 07:25 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Vancouver,WA
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
Ram Lines and B&C's would be the tupperware stickfish was referring to. I'd avoid any "drop in" stock unless you've got plans to glass bed it yourself.
I've got an MPI that is 20 years old and has held up through a lot of abuse. It's a gunsmith's stock, not a hobbyists, as the things don't arrive ready to use. I like the fact that they're hand laid glass (light and tough)- but the (second) one I bought to use on a project was also a headache and is still sitting on a shelf 5 years later.
McMillin/McBros and HS precision are both very good stocks. If you don't mind working with fiberglass and have some extra time and patience the MPI is a decent stock.
regards, aw
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10-25-2007, 07:40 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Olympia, WA
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
I second the opinions on Ram-Line and Bell & Carlson. You have to install pillars for them to be worth a crap, but they are cheap. Usually half the price of H-S Precision or McMillan. You do get what you pay for though. Buy an H-S or McMillan, and all you might ever have to do is repaint it.
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10-25-2007, 07:56 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Pendleton/ Round up city
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
We have use McMillain with great success. I believe they have also expanded in their production so the wait isnt so bad anymore. There is a guy here in pendelton that moved here from the valley somewhere that makes one heck of a synthetic stock. here it is http://home.earthlink.net/~oregunsmithing/.
good luck!
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10-25-2007, 09:40 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
I put an HS on my 700 Rem BDL. Dropped right in and i was also able to use my old Kwik Klip system with it. Was pretty expensive and I ordered it straight the factory. Even with the HS there were options(and not just color),bedding,block, pad, length of pull, etc. etc. Before i ordered, the person I talked to at their site was very helpful with info. Even advised me that one of their options was not worth it and it added an additional 1/2lb to the stock. anyway, i am happy with the HS stock.
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10-25-2007, 09:43 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 186
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
PS. If i had any complaint about the HS it would be the weight but if you want it bedded right then...............................
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10-25-2007, 11:05 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: molalla
Posts: 1,272
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Re: Synthetic Rifle Stock
Quote:
Originally Posted by dog
PS. If i had any complaint about the HS it would be the weight but if you want it bedded right then...............................
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I feel it is not that heavy JMHO ,I love mine it turned my M70 into a tack driver ,Love my H-S ...........
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