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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Trigger05-11 on December 02, 2018, 05:13:52 AM

Title: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: Trigger05-11 on December 02, 2018, 05:13:52 AM: I have a late 70’s Winchester model 70 chambered in 300 Win Mag that is currently being cerakoted. Rather than beat up the offigional beautiful wood stock i am wanting to buy a more durable synthetic stock. I have seen some Winchester take offs on eBay that look ok, but nothing really caught my eye. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: Jason on December 02, 2018, 06:32:32 AM: What's your price range? That will jelp us give suggestions.

A good budget stock is HS Precision or a Hogue if you want to go cheaper..
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: AWS on December 02, 2018, 08:25:59 AM: Last year I picked up a nice Model 70 Sporter weight in 222 Rem with some pretty nice wood on it. Being vertically challenged I need to cut the stock to shoot it well. Being a fairly rare rifle I picked up a newer Model 70 synthetic LA stock and it was nearly a drop in fit and it kills coyotes just fine.
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: Trigger05-11 on December 02, 2018, 10:45:00 AM: Thanks! The top of my budget is about $300. Thanks again.
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: mossback91 on December 02, 2018, 10:50:44 AM: I’d go for a bell & Carlson in that price range... I have one of their Alaskans on a model 700 300win mag and it has held up well and keeps it light.

https://www.stockysstocks.com/bell-carlson-medalist-ultra-light-browning-a-bolt-mountain-winchester-model-70-extreme-weather-u-s-repeating-arms-stocks.html
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 02, 2018, 11:23:43 AM: Quote from: mossback91 on December 02, 2018, 10:50:44 AM
I’d go for a bell & Carlson in that price range... I have one of their Alaskans on a model 700 300win mag and it has held up well and keeps it light.

https://www.stockysstocks.com/bell-carlson-medalist-ultra-light-browning-a-bolt-mountain-winchester-model-70-extreme-weather-u-s-repeating-arms-stocks.html
I’ve got a couple 70s id like to put these on.
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: hunterofelk on December 02, 2018, 12:13:56 PM: I like Hogue stocks. Not a hard plastic but rubbery and quiet.
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: AWS on December 02, 2018, 12:30:55 PM: Pics of factory synthetic on old 222 Rem

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/X5aAGk.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poX5aAGkj)
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: ellensburgpo on December 02, 2018, 12:33:55 PM: Quote from: Trigger05-11 on December 02, 2018, 10:45:00 AM
Thanks! The top of my budget is about $300. Thanks again.

B&C if it fits right or keep an eye out until you can find a used McMillan. I've gotten into a few used McMillans for under 300 but you got to keep an eye out.
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: Zardoz on December 02, 2018, 04:17:49 PM: Quote from: ellensburgpo on December 02, 2018, 12:33:55 PM
Quote from: Trigger05-11 on December 02, 2018, 10:45:00 AM
Thanks! The top of my budget is about $300. Thanks again.

B&C if it fits right or keep an eye out until you can find a used McMillan. I've gotten into a few used McMillans for under 300 but you got to keep an eye out.

:yeah: I've got one on my Rem 300 winmag and can't stand it because it doesn't fit me right. Thinking about going to a chassis system. :twocents:
Title: Re: Which synthetic stock for my rifle?
Post by: Trigger05-11 on December 02, 2018, 06:32:58 PM: Quote from: AWS on December 02, 2018, 12:30:55 PM
Pics of factory synthetic on old 222 Rem

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/X5aAGk.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poX5aAGkj)

I have seen a few of these on eBay for under $100. Did you have to do any modification, or did your rifle slip right into it?

Thanks