H-S Precision Stocks

[Jason]

I've been wanting to upgrade the factory synthetic stock on my Ruger m77 MKII .300wm,
anyone have an H-S Precision stock and do you like it? any other stocks recommended?
trying to keep it below $400, I'm looking a the Pro Series Sporter in Olive/Black

[Jamieb]

This is just one opinion so take it for what it's worth, I know plenty of folks that like the HS stock but I'm not one of them.
On light kickers their fine but on a heavy kicker like the 300 win mag a HS will be brutal, From my experience HS is one of the worst at transmitting recoil back into the shooter. For $400 I'd keep a eye open for a used McMillan, my favorite is the Classic.

[Wenatcheejay]

I have to agree, McMillian is better but it is not under $400.00 new. I have an H S Tactical on my .338 RUM and it is fine with a muzzlebreak. It is also my choice for LR shooting/hunting. I chose it (H S) because it will shoot LR and I can pack it in the field despite it's weight.

[Jason]

Jamieb how much difference in recoil will the HS have over my synthetic Ruger stock?

[Drifterat]

Jamieb how much difference in recoil will the HS have over my synthetic Ruger stock?

Yeah it can't be worse than that plastic stock Ruger uses. Those things kick.

[Wenatcheejay]

What about a limbsaver pad (you can get the slip on version) to see if that makes the recoil more manageable? It is a big plus for me being 6'8.

You could try the slip on with the current stock.?.

[Jamieb]

synthetic Ruger stock compared to the HS, If your talking the ruger boat paddle(skeletonized) then the HS would be a upgrade.

[huntandjeep]

Ive got a H S one my 22/250 and its pretty nice. I also have a Hogue overmolded on my Ruger 7mm. Its not that bad to shot.

[Jason]

I looked at the McMillian Classic, nice stock,If I do the glass bedding and aluminum pillars myself,
I could get a new stock for $511 w/limbsaver pad. not sure how much the classic weighs.
My Factory synthetic stock weighs 34oz

[Jason]

synthetic Ruger stock compared to the HS, If your talking the ruger boat paddle(skeletonized) then the HS would be a upgrade.

no not the boat paddle one.

[FC]

I put a Bell & Carlson on my .308, it made a real difference in stability and felt recoil, it shoulders very naturally too and the finish so far seems impervious to rain and weather. If you torque the action screws when putting it back together after you remove it from the stock it's POI doesn't change a bit.

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[longrange7mm]

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[Jamieb]

This is the route I'd go

[MDGrand]

I have a HS Precision stock, thumb hole grip, shadow grassland. Similar to what you see below. I replaced the crappy Rem synthetic stock that came with my XCR II. It is a GREAT stock and used by the Marine Rem 700 snipers. Full aluminum bedding, just drop in an replace, little to no POI change. Some McMillian or B&C have to be bedded. This one is a drop in replacement. So, if you go with another stock besides HS Precision, then look into what type of beding you may have to do. For me, replacing the recoil pad is easier than bedding, hence my choice.

BUT.. I will agree with the rest on the board here.. the recoil pads them come with are ROCK HARD. I mean, brutally ROCK HARD. I put a Pachmeyer on mine when I got it, now it is perfect.

[FC]

BUT.. I will agree with the rest on the board here.. the recoil pads them come with are ROCK HARD. I mean, brutally ROCK HARD. I put a Pachmeyer on mine when I got it, now it is perfect.

That is pretty funny, B&C stocks come with a Pachmayr decelerator! They also come with an aluminum bedding block, no glass required.