Non-Wood stocks?

[Ray B]

Previously discussed was a Mark X action that had been sloppily machined to the point of uselessness- so now I have a replacement FN action that I'm hoping will work. The barrel to be fitted to it is a medium taper 300 Wby Mag. so if all goes well with that it should be an accurate system- but what I need is a stock that will add to its accuracy. Other than advertisements, which all indicate that this or that stock is best- what information can you provide? I'm interested in a hunting style stock- not overly heavy, but it doesn't have to be light and I'm not interested in tactical aspects. The rifle should resemble what used to be called a hunting rifle. Price range of a few hundred dollars is reasonable.

 

[Rell]

A Boyd’s laminate properly bedded would work. Sun $300 is a challenging price point. MPI and McMilan are my two favorites and they are $600+.

 

[Ray B]

I guess a better way to phrase the question is: What are the differences between synthetic stocks? I see that some are Kevlar and others are variations of layered and poured materials. Since all the companies claim theirs is best- is there any unbiased testing of stocks made of different materials/methods?

 

[Wyatt Smith]

I have a McMillan fiberglass and I could not be more pleased.

 

[TwoTracks]

For what your trying to do, McMillan is probably your best bet. Many of the other big name stock manufacturers won’t inlet for that action. You will likely want the fiberglass McMilan. Go spend a bunch of time on their website and look at styles and colors. Call them and discuss pros and cons for your application. They are good to deal with and helpful. You’re probably looking at at least a 6 month build time for a custom inlet and choice of color. I’d guess about $800ish

 

[Jeff 907]

I’m a fan of Bell and Carlson stocks. They’re fiberglass and have a full length aluminum bedding block. They weigh in at roughly 2lbs. I’ve used them on Tikka, Ruger, and CZ. All tightened up the grouping with the same loads as stock.

 

[Ray B]

I’d guess about $800ish

That's a little more than I'd hoped, but if I can end up with something that is precisely what I want, then it will be money well spent.

 

[baxterb]

I have a B & C medalist on my FN 9.3. Is it best quality? No. It’s it perfectly serviceable? Yes. Does it have good ergonomics? Yes. Would I buy another? Yes.

 

[Ray B]

@baxterb - In what ways is it not best quality?

 

[baxterb]

@baxterb - In what ways is it not best quality?

Mostly fit around the action. And there are a few little nicks/voids on the edges It’s slightly bulky at the receiver.

im just saying don’t expect it to look like a hand-inletted McMillan or wood stock. You may need to relieve the aluminum bedding block depending on your trigger and magazine.

And the checkering on the Mauser model is actually quite decent. Neither my other model 70 medalist or HS precisions even have checkering.

For the money, and considering you can buy them for a Mauser off the shelf, they are great. I ordered directly from them, had it made to my LOP and asked them to leave the front sling stud off. No issues at all.

 

[dchamp]

Look at Hogue Stocks, they make them for the Mauser actions. Get the full length aluminum bedded stock. It made a big difference in my old Remington 8mm Rem Mag especially in reducing recoil. The stock has somewhat of a rubbery feel to it which I find very much appreciated when its cold and wet outside. The full bedded stock lists for $269.95

 

[Ray B]

@dchamp : I note that it was for a 8mm Rem Mag, a "long mag" cartridge. Did you have to remove material for the magazine to fit? or could you specify a long mag opening?

 

[dchamp]

My action is a Remington 700. I did not need to remove any material. It would probably be best to call and ask them.

 

[rdog]

Previously discussed was a Mark X action that had been sloppily machined to the point of uselessness- so now I have a replacement FN action that I'm hoping will work. The barrel to be fitted to it is a medium taper 300 Wby Mag. so if all goes well with that it should be an accurate system- but what I need is a stock that will add to its accuracy. Other than advertisements, which all indicate that this or that stock is best- what information can you provide? I'm interested in a hunting style stock- not overly heavy, but it doesn't have to be light and I'm not interested in tactical aspects. The rifle should resemble what used to be called a hunting rifle. Price range of a few hundred dollars is reasonable.

Bell & Carlson, have 5 all fitted very well & i think they are great products & reasonably priced & have nice sporter styles, much better than the rubber Houge types.

 

[dchamp]

They also make them for the Winchester M70 Long Action, I don't know if that would work or not.

 

[baxterb]

@baxterb - In what ways is it not best quality?

Ray, here are some pics. If I were a real tinkerer, i would over-fill with glass and re-shape so it looks better. I frankly just don’t care that much. ;-)

 

[Jeffrey]

I’ve been very pleased with the Kevlar/Aramid composite B&C stocks. I wish they offered checkering.

IMHO, fiberglass stocks are usually too heavy for anything but big bores or target/varmit type rifles.