Aftermarket stock options for Ruger M77 Tang safety

[quadrafire]

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?

[REHJWA]

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[Slimdog350]

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.

[quadrafire]

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.

[huntnphool]

Richards http://www.rifle-stocks.com/sporter_hunting_styles.htm makes some that have worked out well for me.

[quadrafire]

WOW.......now that is a selection.

[RadSav]

  for Richards!  Their "50% off" stocks are the best deal around.

[huntnphool]

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

[RadSav]

I've done a few of their laminates.  The rosewood takes the cake!  Especially if you drop stainless in there...Oooo so pretty   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!

[Slimdog350]

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. 

[Heredoggydoggy]

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. 

[RadSav]

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

[Biggerhammer]

Check out Stocky's.

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

[Slimdog350]

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

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.

[RadSav]

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    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.

[RadSav]

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've been warned about using carnauba car wax as a release agent for 30 years.  But, after dozens of guns I've never once had an issue with Meguiars Gold Class.  I do apply a coat, rub it down and repeat at least three times.  Just to be sure   I used Acraglas release agent once and had to break the stock getting it apart.  Won't ever use that stuff again!

With the right guided drill those Brownell Ruger pillars are about as easy as it gets.  Don't be afraid   Although they do take twice as much time when installing on a Ruger.

[Biggerhammer]

I like the Bell & Carlson "Alaskan" with the aluminum block. Slim, light and stout. Priced right to boot. For a Rem700 of course.

[RadSav]

I like the Bell & Carlson "Alaskan" with the aluminum block. Slim, light and stout. Priced right to boot. For a Rem700 of course.

Have you ever had a B&C stock keep it's finish for more than a couple days in rain and brush?  I've always had them in camo, maybe spiderweb is better   And I have never had a B&C that I could just drop an action in.  Always a bunch of work.  Not that good of price when you replace it after a few weeks of hunting.  In comparison all HS Precision stocks have been 98% or better drop in.  And they have worn like iron.

Being a Remington guy, have you ever tried the Bobby Hart stocks?  I've read nothing but good things about them.  Haven't had a chance to try one yet.  I'm very curious.

[mountainman]

Hard to beat the HS for fit. Heard good things about Hart stocks, also never tried one yet either.

[Biggerhammer]

My B&C's have fit other than barrel channel work to free float them, that's due to non factory barrel contours. I do agree somewhat on the finish. I have a tan B&C that I noticed the edges of the forearm rubbed through fairly quickly. I do like the HS Sendero stocks, I really don't care for the design of their palm swell on the PSS stocks. No, I have not tried the Hart stocks. For a light weight stock, in a ADL configuration for a hunting rifle, I really like the old school Remington KS stock.

[mountainman]

I like the Bell & Carlson "Alaskan" with the aluminum block. Slim, light and stout. Priced right to boot. For a Rem700 of course.

Have you ever had a B&C stock keep it's finish for more than a couple days in rain and brush?  I've always had them in camo, maybe spiderweb is better   And I have never had a B&C that I could just drop an action in.  Always a bunch of work.  Not that good of price when you replace it after a few weeks of hunting.  In comparison all HS Precision stocks have been 98% or better drop in.  And they have worn like iron.

Being a Remington guy, have you ever tried the Bobby Hart stocks?  I've read nothing but good things about them.  Haven't had a chance to try one yet.  I'm very curious.

Have had the finish, after several days in a high country rainstorm, just slurry off the stock! What a mess!

[Big10gauge]

This a  tang safety M77 22-250 with a Richards stock with a timney. Had to do a little trimming but not bad.

[RadSav]

This a  tang safety M77 22-250 with a Richards stock with a timney. Had to do a little trimming but not bad.

I don't care who you are. That's a pretty sexy gun right there!

[quadrafire]

Big10
do you remember what color pattern that is?

[huntnphool]

This a  tang safety M77 22-250 with a Richards stock with a timney. Had to do a little trimming but not bad.

Same stock I'm finishing right now, that looks great Big10. Looks like the Gray/Black Wildcat Thumbhole with the Rosewood Tip?

[mountainman]

Good looking rifle there Wade! Love those micro-fits! Give up on the .20's? 

[Big10gauge]

Big10
do you remember what color pattern that is?

Pretty sure it was the black, I haven't shot it for several years, it's become another safe queen.

Dewey, I still shoot the 20 quite a bit but mostly been using the .243 WSSM on coyotes this year.

[mountainman]

Thats an awesome coyote round there!