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Aftermarket stock choice for hunting #6536795 11/10/16 04:41 AM
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I was just wondering what most people are going with for an aftermarket stock in say an older rifle with a wood stock. I have a bell and carlson but it more of a tactical stock. If I was buying a stock for carrying a lot in the woods what would yall go for? Wanting something that is light, durable, and obviously can handle bad weather well.

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B&C makes a decent hunting stock. For true ultralight performance both mcm and manners make a CF but its $$$$. More money than id out in one unless i hiked alot

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I have two houge stocks on my wsms.

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The Hogue with the rubber coating is nice. Can't say how it compares in weight. P_102


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If it's a Remington their new graboe line looks nice

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Obviously Boyd's has a good name in the business and I have friends with their stocks but I finally got around to ordering one for a build that I was putting together for my brother in law and I was blown away. It was a tricked out Pro Varmint laminate stock in their "Coyote" pattern. I was fortunate it that I got to do the purchasing on someone elses dime. To the point, I would order another one of their laminate stocks in a heartbeat... and plan to do so in the near future, ESPECIALLY for some of my older rigs that might need a refresh like my old Rem 721 in 300 H&H. Depending on the style, it can be as light or heavy as you wanted and laminate stock in general are generally very weather resistant and stable.

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I'm gonna go ahead and be the first to say it....Hogue stocks SUCK. They might be an upgrade over a factory plastic stock but I'd argue the new Tikka T3 stocks are still better than the Hogues. I had one on a 10/22 for awhile and got rid of it as soon as I found a better option. I also ran one on a FN PBR before I upgraded to a FN SPR (with McM A5). Never again would I run a Hogue. When it comes to aftermarket bolt action stocks I've run McMillan, Bell & Carlson, Magpul, and Grayboe and they are all significantly better than the Hogue.

Grayboe is my new muse. I just got one of their Renegade stocks and for $319 it's pretty impressive. Pillar bedded and fiberglass. If you're looking for a more traditional stock they have their Outlander model that is only $249.

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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
Manners MCH-EH1, 26 oz.

And if you want even lighter, go with the EH4 in carbon fiber. It's forend is 3-1/2" shorter. My 24" barrel looks like a 30 incher roflmao

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Yeah I am not a fan of Hogue stocks. Seeing as I had one on my 700 20" tactical. I was trying to keep it under $200. So maybe boyds is the way for me to go. I bet the Manners is awesome. May try to go a little more than $200 and get another b&c.

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Manners MCH-EH1, 26 oz.

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I replaced my factory stock with a Houge overmolded stock. It's heavy but I love it on my 700 in 300 mag.

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The reason I went with the houge is the heavier weight.
I restocked with minor fitting and bedding. A light of a stock will increases the amount of recoil. I have had zero issues with the stocks.

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I have a McMillan Game Scout on my hunting rifle.... it's a very nice premium stock, fits my needs well. and I was happy with the 4 week lead time. Much better than the 8-9 months I was going to have to wait for a Manners.

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Originally Posted By: ejj005
Yeah I am not a fan of Hogue stocks. Seeing as I had one on my 700 20" tactical. I was trying to keep it under $200. So maybe boyds is the way for me to go. I bet the Manners is awesome. May try to go a little more than $200 and get another b&c.


You should really look into the Grayboe stocks. They are a sister company of McMillan so you know you're getting quality. Gunstox.com has them for $249 shipped.

I refinished one of my original wood Rem 700 stocks and it's now too pretty to hunt with. So I'm planning to get a Grayboe Outlander for it to use during hunting season.

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