Seeking recommendations: Stocks for Magnum length actions

[Mack Skeen]

Does anyone have recommendations for magnum length action stocks?

The story:

I have a vintage highly custom 1960 era Remington 700 big bore rifle (3.6" length cart, who can guess it?!). It's a wonderful rifle and has served me well.

Now I want to hunt in climes where I simply do not want to take a vintage custom walnut stock. I'm struggling to find a stock for a Rem 700 that will fit a magnum length cartridge since they don't make them anymore. I need something that will stand up to arctic cold and jungle wet, i.e. synthetic.

Anyone out there have any helpful ideas?

 

[PARA45]

Try here and see if they have one, if not, I'd suggest you contact Boyd. I believe they can make any stock.

https://www.stockysstocks.com/

https://www.boydsgunstocks.com

 

[Mack Skeen]

Thanks. I tried Stockys, they weren't aware that Remington used to even make magnum length action rifles. Indeed the person I spoke to didn't know the difference between a magnum and long action, so I gave up on them. I like Boyds, I will give them a try, thanks.

I've sent queries to both Boyd's and the Remington Custom Shop.

 

[Hogpatrol]

On forum sales threads, Remington takeoffs made by H.S. Precision can be had for less than $300. Bell & Carlson has some that will work at about half that price.
Edit: Hogue is another option.

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Just bought an HS Precision for my 300Win M77 Hawkeye. Very satisfied with it.

 

[fourfive8]

I'll second the vote for HS Precision. I've had several and they are one tough, rigid stock! If you want to free float or fully bed- either way works.
https://hsprecision.com/brand/remington/

 

[bruce moulds]

hs precision and McMillan make the best stocks.
is that rem action longer than std, or does it just have a longer mag inlet?
if it is just the mag inlet it is not a big job to alter a 30/06 length stock.
might be worth contacting both these makers and having a talk.
bruce.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Factory Remington synthetic stocks are quite cheap on GB. If a LA stock only requires some slight alterations, this might be the way to go.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/859259279

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/861737972

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/863644702

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/859629818

 

[One Day...]

Can't speak highly enough of the Bell & Carlson...

They are the OEM stock makers for Weatherby, Winchester, Browning, Remington, Coopers, CZ, etc. high end rifles. I have over half a dozen of them on Win 70, Wby Mark V, Rem 700, etc. and my African Battery three custom "upgrade 3" CZ 550 (.300 Wby, .375 H&H, .416 Rigby) wear one...

Full length aluminum bedding block from pistol grip to front swivel with integral bedding pillars, hand laid Kevlar, perfect drop-in, etc. Not sure what higher costs are buying with other stock makers mentioned...

 

[Wyatt Smith]

McMillan will make one for the magnum action. But for the money the BC stocks look good.
I’m going to guess 300 weatherby magnum

 

[Mack Skeen]

McMillan will make one for the magnum action. But for the money the BC stocks look good.
I’m going to guess 300 weatherby magnum

Thanks. BC doesn't make a magnum length action, I already asked them.

458 Lott!

 

[Mack Skeen]

Can't speak highly enough of the Bell & Carlson...

They are the OEM stock makers for Weatherby, Winchester, Browning, Remington, Coopers, CZ, etc. high end rifles. I have over half a dozen of them on Win 70, Wby Mark V, Rem 700, etc. and my African Battery three custom "upgrade 3" CZ 550 (.300 Wby, .375 H&H, .416 Rigby) wear one...

Full length aluminum bedding block from pistol grip to front swivel with integral bedding pillars, hand laid Kevlar, perfect drop-in, etc. Not sure what higher costs are buying with other stock makers mentioned...

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I too love B&C stocks and have them on both my .308 deer rifle and .300WM elk rifle. But they do not make one that will fit a magnum length action, I already asked.

 

[Mack Skeen]

hs precision and McMillan make the best stocks.
is that rem action longer than std, or does it just have a longer mag inlet?
if it is just the mag inlet it is not a big job to alter a 30/06 length stock.
might be worth contacting both these makers and having a talk.
bruce.

There are three lengths of action: long, short and magnum. Magnum length action has a longer bolt.

"Standard" long actions will fit carts up to 3.34". Magnums, like .375 and my .458 Lott are 3.6". It has a longer bolt, longer mag well etc etc.

 

[Hogpatrol]

If you don't mind a little dremel work, Richards Micro Fit is an option. I sent them a walnut blank for a Remington short action and with some sanding and a little inlet work, it came out very nice. Prices are reasonable too. They have had some bad ink in the past but with new CNC equipment they've done better.

http://www.rifle-stocks.com/

 

[Mack Skeen]

Managed to get an off-the shelf Stocky's laminate, dremel out a bit around the magwell and opened up the barrel channel a bit with a dowel and sandpaper. We're in business!

 

[Shootist43]

Good for you Mack, where there is a will there is a way. For most working rifles laminate stocks are tuff to beat.

 

[Mack Skeen]

Good for you Mack, where there is a will there is a way. For most working rifles laminate stocks are tuff to beat.

Indeed, should do the job to keep the rifle in the field, and I can leave the pretty walnut safely tucked away to bring out only on cigar and whisky night! I'd probably take it with me to most of Africa, but Alaska, northern Canada or jungle hunts? Nah.

 

[Shootist43]

Five years ago I was having a rifle built for my first Safari. It was built around a Remington 03-A3. Not a lot of work just a barrel swap to 35 Whelen, Timney Trigger and Safety then set into a Boyd's Laminated Stock. It is butt ugly for sure, although I'm willing to take it anywhere on a hunt.