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Looking at new rifle stocks
« on: April 11, 2017, 07:42:02 PM »
I have an old rifle and am looking at new stock for it. Mcmillan makes one, drop in complete for about $500.00 Bell and Carlson all set up is about $300.00. HS Precisio does not make one, Manners stocks were not impressive.
Any input??
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2017, 07:43:45 PM »
Some don't make stocks for certain rifles,What is the rifle?What material?
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2017, 07:48:15 PM »
I've never been able to afford one but the McMillans are considered the best by a lot of guys. It's what I would buy if I wanted the best. There may be better but not for the money. That said I have a Bell & Carlson on my Weatherby Vanguard that I picked up on eBay for around $175, and I've been happy with it.

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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2017, 07:49:05 PM »
If you can find someones to try is best. manners will send you a couple demos to try.

If you are shooting prone watchout for any heel drop.

I went with Manners Eh1 as I needed high comb.   Adjustable game scout would be good. 

I have a couple B&C that have held up for 25 years.



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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2017, 08:13:27 PM »
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2017, 08:19:49 PM »
That looks like a nice stock.Like the forearm to
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2017, 08:25:30 PM »
McMillan and B&C Medalist both come "drop in" for my gun. The B&C has an aluminum bedding block, the McMillan has standard bedded in recoil lug. Hunter sporter type stocks, no vertical hand grip or fat fore arms. just $200.00 difference in price.
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2017, 08:31:10 PM »
I have seen a lot of "drop-in" stocks need a lot of work  :twocents:
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2017, 08:39:08 PM »
If it for a Remington I would look into grayboe stocks. They are McMillans production stocks. Same price as bell and Carlson but I think better quality. I have a rifle being built with one now.  :tup:

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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2017, 08:52:14 PM »
Bell and Carlson are a good stock for the money, I have a few. Only one that wasn't drop in was for a three position safety vs a two. No big two minutes with a Dremel. :twocents:
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2017, 08:58:30 PM »
Get it bedded !  Aluminum bedding block is fine but still needs skim bedding.

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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2017, 10:06:45 PM »
  I am very happy with the McMillan I put on my lefty Remington 700 in .270.  The fit was spot on with no gaps and solid as a rock.
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2017, 04:12:36 PM »
This thread would be so much better if we only knew the rifle in question.
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2017, 04:13:18 PM »
 :yeah:
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Re: Looking at new rifle stocks
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2017, 11:05:59 AM »
If we knew the make of rifle this would be easier. Have you checked out Boyds gun stocks? Base stocks run about $127.00, add ons extra. The make stocks for a lot of rifles types. I have four and really like them. One on a Winchester, one on a Remington, one on a Mouser and one on a Ruger.

 


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