Post by: quadrafire on February 27, 2014, 09:14:11 AM
Are there stock options for the aftermarket trigger, or will I need to do some grinding as I did on the original stock?
Post by: REHJWA on February 28, 2014, 11:49:08 AM
Post by: Slimdog350 on February 28, 2014, 12:32:20 PM
Post by: quadrafire 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.
Post by: huntnphool on February 28, 2014, 02:33:12 PM
Post by: quadrafire on February 28, 2014, 05:00:44 PM
Post by: RadSav on February 28, 2014, 05:10:55 PM
Post by: huntnphool 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 (http://www.rifle-stocks.com/economy_line_styles.htm)
Post by: RadSav on February 28, 2014, 05:50:25 PM
Post by: Slimdog350 on February 28, 2014, 07:39:20 PM
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: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.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 28, 2014, 08:16:33 PM
Post by: RadSav 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:
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 01, 2014, 08:12:49 AM
http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/StoreFront (http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/StoreFront)
Post by: Slimdog350 on March 01, 2014, 09:17:10 AM
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: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:
Post by: RadSav on March 01, 2014, 09:19:42 AM
Check out Stocky's.
http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/StoreFront (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.
Post by: RadSav on March 01, 2014, 09:29:40 AM
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 :chuckle: Although they do take twice as much time when installing on a Ruger.
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 01, 2014, 11:53:08 AM
Post by: RadSav on March 01, 2014, 12:11:53 PM
I like the Bell & Carlson "Alaskan" with the aluminum block. Slim, light and stout. Priced right to boot. :tup: 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 :dunno: 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.
Post by: mountainman on March 01, 2014, 12:58:29 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 01, 2014, 01:29:20 PM
Post by: mountainman on March 01, 2014, 01:34:57 PM
Have had the finish, after several days in a high country rainstorm, just slurry off the stock! What a mess!I like the Bell & Carlson "Alaskan" with the aluminum block. Slim, light and stout. Priced right to boot. :tup: 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 :dunno: 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.
Post by: Big10gauge on March 09, 2014, 08:41:29 AM
Post by: RadSav on March 09, 2014, 09:06:33 AM
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!
Post by: quadrafire on March 10, 2014, 09:41:52 AM
do you remember what color pattern that is?
Post by: huntnphool on March 10, 2014, 11:02:10 AM
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? :tup:
Post by: mountainman on March 10, 2014, 10:15:14 PM
Post by: Big10gauge on March 11, 2014, 12:07:55 PM
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.
Post by: mountainman on March 11, 2014, 06:23:47 PM