Aftermarket Stock

Looking for opinions on aftermarket stocks for a remington 700. I just had a long action rebarreled to a 6.5-284 and was planning to use the factory SPS stock. the barrel contour was supposed to match the factory one but it came back a little larger (which is fine) and wouldn't fit the channel in that stock. I sanded a little bit out of the channel to allow it to fit and free float, but now when the weight of the rifle is on the forearm, the stock flexes and touches the barrel.

I would like to replace that stock with one that will be better and allow for free floating and using a rest without diminishing accuracy.

I know thee are several options out there and im sure everyone here will yell McMillan, but I really cant afford to drop 500+ on a stock right now. What are opinions on the hogue overmolded? Magpul hunter 700? and maybe others I dont know about.

Richards Microfit has lots of options for much less that $500. It's inletted and profiled. You choose what style you want and they make it. All you have to do is sand it down and finish it with oil. Just another option.

Jayson

Doublezranch said:

Richards Microfit has lots of options for much less that $500. It's inletted and profiled. You choose what style you want and they make it. All you have to do is sand it down and finish it with oil. Just another option.

Jayson

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Have you had a Richard's Microfit? They look like they were cut with a chainsaw. Yes it is true all you have to do is "sand" it down but let's be honest it will take 20ish hours of sanding? Richard's Microfit is not for someone looking to drop a rifle into a stock. It is for people who don't mind the elbow grease. I would take a Boyd's before I would take a Hogue but Hogue will be better than factory for sure.

I recently picked up a Grayboe Renegade stock for use on a 30-06 rifle for my son. He loves it. All of my other rifles are stocked with McMillan Game Scout or A5 stocks. I was pleasantly surprised with the fit and finish for the price. The Terrain model is nice as well.

I have used hogue with the aluminum bedding block with good success. They are a bit heavy but they do work. I have one on a factory ruger m77 Hawkeye mark II. With the factory stock it shot 2 MOA with a stock change it shoots sub MOA. I was in the same boat not many options for a ruger aftermarket stock and I wasn't in a position to spend $500 on a Mcmillan.

Lol...yes I have. Several infact. Here are 3 of them. Your right, there is time and effort that needs to be done. However, you have a extremely strong, something to be proud of stock for much less than $500 when your done.

If your looking for a good stock that won't brake you look in the classifieds or eBay for an H S precision usually they can be had for 200-250 ish they are pretty good stock for the money good luck

Also check the classifieds here.

Ya that's what I meant

yoteslayer said:

If your looking for a good stock that won't brake you look in the classifieds or eBay for an H S precision usually they can be had for 200-250 ish they are pretty good stock for the money good luck

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This ^^^.

Or take a look at the boyds at one. Pretty good option for the money if you like the laminate stuff.

Stocky Stocks

Horse said:

Stocky Stocks

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Have you tried the composite version? Or the fiberglass version of that brand?

Elkeater said:

Also check the classifieds here.

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I've tried, but just found this site and need 10 posts to be able to reply or post there. Lol

Doublezranch said:

Lol...yes I have. Several infact. Here are 3 of them. Your right, there is time and effort that needs to be done. However, you have a extremely strong, something to be proud of stock for much less than $500 when your done.

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Good looking atocks