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Re: New stock for my savage
[Re: Big Daddy K]
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09/03/16 01:34 PM
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scottfromdallas
THF Trophy Hunter
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FWI The stock on the hog hunter will be fine for hunting IMO. I think a significant upgrade is gonna add unnecessary weight that you probably do not want. I agree. How does it shoot? You may think it's flimsy but most of the new injection molded stocks today are engineered with splines in the forend to keep it rigid enough. Savage also piller beds their stocks. I have a Stainless LightWeight Hunter that weighs 5.5 lbs. I thought the stock was cheap and needed replacement when I first bought it. I've been to the range 4 times with it and it always shoots sub MOA. Does it feel and good as my rifles that wear a McMillan? Hell no, but it's just as accurate.
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Re: New stock for my savage
[Re: scottfromdallas]
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09/04/16 12:20 AM
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colt45-90
Texas colt45
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FWI The stock on the hog hunter will be fine for hunting IMO. I think a significant upgrade is gonna add unnecessary weight that you probably do not want. I agree. How does it shoot? You may think it's flimsy but most of the new injection molded stocks today are engineered with splines in the forend to keep it rigid enough. Savage also piller beds their stocks. I have a Stainless LightWeight Hunter that weighs 5.5 lbs. I thought the stock was cheap and needed replacement when I first bought it. I've been to the range 4 times with it and it always shoots sub MOA. Does it feel and good as my rifles that wear a McMillan? Hell no, but it's just as accurate. right on
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Re: New stock for my savage
[Re: Dalep]
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09/04/16 12:21 AM
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Dalep
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The gun shoots fine but everything can always be better. That's the addiction right? Plan would be a new stock then some bolt work.
I may just have to buy the full length hogue. Has to be better then factory Tupperware. The factory stock and bolt are the only things I don't love on the gun. They are also easily fixable with a little money. When it comes to my hunting rifles I don't buy/sell much so I'm ok with puting money into this one. Ar's, carbines, pistols, etc I don't tend to put much money into because I don't hold on long before selling or trading off.
I really do appreciate all the insight! I used my 700 for 4 years and never changed anything on it. I bought the savage to make into a good gun for me to hunt with long term. Love the gun, just a little tweaking to do
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Re: New stock for my savage
[Re: Dalep]
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09/04/16 03:14 AM
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scottfromdallas
THF Trophy Hunter
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The gun shoots fine but everything can always be better. That's the addiction right? Plan would be a new stock then some bolt work. Certainly true. Tinkering is fun, I looked hard at replacing mine but it shoots too good. I like the Hog Hunter. I think you made a great choice. Good luck to you.
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Re: New stock for my savage
[Re: Dalep]
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09/04/16 12:30 PM
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I went down the Internet worm hole last night. Taking some of your guys advice and going to fill the stock with arrow shafts and epoxy. If decide down the road, I'll have to go all the way with a BandC and DBM. Price starts compounding at that point
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Re: New stock for my savage
[Re: Dalep]
#6437799
09/04/16 02:25 PM
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scottfromdallas
THF Trophy Hunter
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I think you are creating problem that doesn't exist and modifying your stock with epoxy and arrow shafts sounds like a recipe for disaster. You are likely to create a real problem. I say this humbly and with the best intentions. Whatever you decide, i wouldn't do anything to it until after hunting season so you have 9 months to figure it out. Best of luck.
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