LTR stock? Anything wrong with it?

[tucansam]

In the era of $2000 Remington 700 drop in chassis systems, I must say, I love the stock on my LTR. I recently pulled the 2lb IOR scope off to move it to another rifle, and suddenly realized how light the rifle (20" .308) really is by itself. I have another 700 action that I am planning on building into a .260, and have a line on another LTR stock. Is there anything wrong with it? I know everyone loves McMillan and all of the other high end stuff... But I bedded the rifle I have now and the stock seems to work just fine for me.

My goal now is to build a lightweight .260, something that I can reach out to 1000m with but that I can hike around with. Most of my other bolts are heavy guns, fun to shoot, but miserable to hike with.

Aside from the expensive aluminum chassis systems, what are some of the lightest weight stocks out there that are still appropriate for long range precision use? I'm thinking about doing a long range competition next year, and would love to have a lighter weight gun to use. But I don't want to sacrifice weight for an inferior stock.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[lonely_wolf]

I like the LTR stock, and McMillan aside, it would by my #1 choice.

When it really comes down to it, there are two reasons I prefer the McMillan: Lighter (Edge Fill) and flush cups. This doesn't really justify the cost, but then the McMillan does have other benefits. I recently ordered a McM Varmint stock because (I believe) it is the closest stock they have to the LTR.

 

[Rade1MOA]

I have an LTR and got it because my other rifles were to long and heavy. The stock allows the action to move to much for my liking but that is nothing my pending bedding job won't fix. I just can't justify paying so much money for another stock option. The gun is already a .5 min or better gun.

 

[MLC]

My only beef is the height of the comb.
Otherwise I love how mine drives.

 

[77Bronc]

I would buy a LTR stock in a heartbeat....I can't find one....I have an action off of a Remington SPS Tactical, the Houge stock is basically useless. So now I am looking at alternate stocks.

77

 

[Guest]

I recently pulled the 2lb IOR scope off to move it to another rifle, and suddenly realized how light the rifle (20" .308) really is by itself.

Light is right, always has been, always will be. Lots of PT is good, but keep your gear light.
The factory LTR stock is about as good as it gets for all around use. HS/P makes others as well and I have a few of them. I'd rather carry a 18-20" 1 moa gun that weighed 8-11 lbs over a 1/2 moa 26" stick that came in at 16-20+. A 1/2-3/4 moa extra to me, is not worth the loss of extra ammo and water. OK for a range stick from truck to bench, or a one day play gig, but carry that heavy POS for 3 days or more with all your other gear and see how much you like it.

I've seen some Tacticool rifles weigh as much as a light and a few GP Mg's, when I ask why, they say thats what was recommend to them.

 

[roggom]

I like the LTR stock, it is the perfect fit and balance for a 20" bbl'd rifle. I also have a chassis, but the my LTR clone(SPS-T in LTR stock) gets more play. It is easier to maneuver and of all the stocks I own it fits perfectly in my shoulder pocket. From prone, to seated, to offhand, I can shoot a heavy barreled rifle as easy as a lightweight hunting rig.

 

[jdgray]

My only beef is the height of the comb.
Otherwise I love how mine drives.

This 100%!
Get the scope as low as you can, or add a riser...

 

[tucansam]

On my .308 LTR I simply have a stock pack with a washcloth rolled up under it. Works perfectly. I'm offering $250 for the stock, which puts me in the Bell and Carlson range, but I've never seen one of their scopes in person. Just wanted to make sure I'm going the right route here, and from the sound of it, I am.