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Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« on: February 27, 2014, 09:14:11 AM »
I have a 30-06 in the model stated with a Timney trigger.
Are there stock options for the aftermarket trigger, or will I need to do some grinding as I did on the original stock?

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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2014, 11:49:08 AM »
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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2014, 12:32:20 PM »
I have this same model but in a 7 mag. I've been doing a glass bedding project on it. I looked around and found a few manufacturers like Boyd's, hogue and higher end Macmillan and hs precision. I was going to pick up a Boyd's, but I decided to refinish my wood one. I think all after market stocks will have to be trimmed a bit.

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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2014, 02:17:58 PM »
I have this same model but in a 7 mag. I've been doing a glass bedding project on it. I looked around and found a few manufacturers like Boyd's, hogue and higher end Macmillan and hs precision. I was going to pick up a Boyd's, but I decided to refinish my wood one. I think all after market stocks will have to be trimmed a bit.
I have been thinking more about it. I think I will do a bedding project factory wood stock. Seems that if you don't have a Remington the stock choices are pretty slim.

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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2014, 02:33:12 PM »
Richards http://www.rifle-stocks.com/sporter_hunting_styles.htm makes some that have worked out well for me.
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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2014, 05:00:44 PM »
WOW.......now that is a selection.

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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2014, 05:10:55 PM »
 :tup: :tup: for Richards!  Their "50% off" stocks are the best deal around.
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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2014, 05:12:53 PM »
WOW.......now that is a selection.
Yeah, they are pretty nice when finished too. I have used a few of them on builds and am working on a thumbhole rosewood Ruger M77 right now.

Here is a link to the standard stocks they make too. http://www.rifle-stocks.com/economy_line_styles.htm
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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2014, 05:50:25 PM »
I've done a few of their laminates.  The rosewood takes the cake!  Especially if you drop stainless in there...Oooo so pretty :chuckle:  Did a fluted Tikka for a guy in rosewood DG Thumbhole.  If I ever find a deal on a Fluted Tikka in 7mm I'll be doing one for myself too!
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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2014, 07:39:20 PM »
I have this same model but in a 7 mag. I've been doing a glass bedding project on it. I looked around and found a few manufacturers like Boyd's, hogue and higher end Macmillan and hs precision. I was going to pick up a Boyd's, but I decided to refinish my wood one. I think all after market stocks will have to be trimmed a bit.
I have been thinking more about it. I think I will do a bedding project factory wood stock. Seems that if you don't have a Remington the stock choices are pretty slim.
I've noticed that too. Remington's have a lot of aftermarket stuff available. I read up a bunch on the glass bedding and it was not that difficult. I used a Dremel tool to remove some material from in front of the recoil lug and also the first 1.5" of the chamber. It turned out good. I also stripped and restained the stock and I just finished it today. I'm hoping to shoot it tomorrow to see how it does. That stock that huntphool posted is a beauty. I'm hoping all this work will tighten my groups up. I want to do the high buck this year and I would like to dial in this gun better. I free floated the barrel as well. Watch a couple youtube videos on the m77.  :tup:

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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2014, 08:16:33 PM »
I got a stock from Boyd's for my 10-22 build.  Really amazing how many different guns they make stocks for!  And a lot of color choices for their laminates, too.  :tup:
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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2014, 04:08:54 AM »
I have this same model but in a 7 mag. I've been doing a glass bedding project on it. I looked around and found a few manufacturers like Boyd's, hogue and higher end Macmillan and hs precision. I was going to pick up a Boyd's, but I decided to refinish my wood one. I think all after market stocks will have to be trimmed a bit.
I have been thinking more about it. I think I will do a bedding project factory wood stock. Seems that if you don't have a Remington the stock choices are pretty slim.

Go pillars if doing a factory stock!  It's not the easiest action to bed, but the pillars have produced good results for me.  Also, a word of warning when working with the Ruger action... the bottom part of the action where you can still see the cast marks is often not square.  You will want to use a good pair of calipers making sure you don't permanently bed the action.  I did not do this with my first Ruger project and ended up having to break the stock to get it apart.  The second time I had a 2 degree taper added with a surface grinder.  Made life much easier :chuckle:
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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2014, 09:17:10 AM »
I have this same model but in a 7 mag. I've been doing a glass bedding project on it. I looked around and found a few manufacturers like Boyd's, hogue and higher end Macmillan and hs precision. I was going to pick up a Boyd's, but I decided to refinish my wood one. I think all after market stocks will have to be trimmed a bit.
I have been thinking more about it. I think I will do a bedding project factory wood stock. Seems that if you don't have a Remington the stock choices are pretty slim.

Go pillars if doing a factory stock!  It's not the easiest action to bed, but the pillars have produced good results for me.  Also, a word of warning when working with the Ruger action... the bottom part of the action where you can still see the cast marks is often not square.  You will want to use a good pair of calipers making sure you don't permanently bed the action.  I did not do this with my first Ruger project and ended up having to break the stock to get it apart.  The second time I had a 2 degree taper added with a surface grinder.  Made life much easier :chuckle:
I almost did the pillar bedding but I wussed out. I ended up countersinking the holes about 3/8" and filling that with the bedding material. My first attempt came out terrible so I had to grind it out with a Dremel. The second attempt was way better. I also learned the release compound didn't release that well. I thought I was going to bust the stock getting it a part.  :yike:I found an article online that said to use a carnauba wax on your barrel and action and it worked slick! Everything came right a part. I'm going to shoot it today. I'll see how well I did. :chuckle:

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Re: Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2014, 09:19:42 AM »
Check out Stocky's.

http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/StoreFront

I like Stocky's for most things.  And their service is second to none.  But their Ruger choices are horrible.  Bell Carlson  :puke:  Leaving only one decent choice and that's the $600 McMillian stock.  If I'm going to spend that much money on a stock I'd rather spend a little more and go high impact gorgeous with Accurate Innovations.  I guess if you are trying to create a mountain rifle McMillian is hard to beat.  And probably worth the money you'll spend.
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