Hey guys and gals, I am pretty new to this so bear with. I am going to purchase a Remington 700 Tactical Long Range in 300 winmag, and I was wanting to put an aftermarket Laminated thumbhole stock on it. I looked at Boyds, but I honestly don't really know as much as I should. What are my options here and what should I tell the gunsmith? Do I have to go with the varmint because of the thick barrel or do I go with the featherweight? How much work is involved to get it perfect and how should it be bedded? Please send me your advice. I am very humble and appreciate it very much.
HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
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Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
Well you could go with Manners or AICS for thumbhole stocks. Most guys prefer those two. With the AICS you won't need to bed it and you can order the Manners with his chassis system which I believe you don't have to bed it either. If your keeping the factory barrel, get the Varmint. What exactly do you plan to have a gunsmith do?
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Well you could go with Manners or AICS for thumbhole stocks. Most guys prefer those two. With the AICS you won't need to bed it and you can order the Manners with his chassis system which I believe you don't have to bed it either. If your keeping the factory barrel, get the Varmint. What exactly do you plan to have a gunsmith do?
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Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
Well, I am keeping the factory barrel. I plan on having the gunsmith put the guts into the stock. I do not want to do this myself and screw it up. I am a amateur when it comes to this long range game, and don't plan on messing things up too bad.
Well, I am keeping the factory barrel. I plan on having the gunsmith put the guts into the stock. I do not want to do this myself and screw it up. I am a amateur when it comes to this long range game, and don't plan on messing things up too bad.
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
Accurate Innovations makes a thumbhole also that has the aluminum bedding block and you can order one that is fitted for your bottom metal, barrel contour etc.
Accurate Innovations makes a thumbhole also that has the aluminum bedding block and you can order one that is fitted for your bottom metal, barrel contour etc.
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
I would only go with the Manners and mini chassis much better system.
I would only go with the Manners and mini chassis much better system.
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the AICS. It has a magazine with it. If you can tighten two screws then you are good to go. </div></div>
Correction. If you can tighten two screws, have a torque wrench, and long head 3/16 allen bits your good to go.
Ask me how I know.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the AICS. It has a magazine with it. If you can tighten two screws then you are good to go. </div></div>
Correction. If you can tighten two screws, have a torque wrench, and long head 3/16 allen bits your good to go.
Ask me how I know.
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
If you look at Boyds newest offerings, you will see they make a Tactical laminated stock in an A3 configuration. It has an aluminum bedding block, and your Remington factory action will drop right in (bbl channel is cut for the varmint bbl). Your bottom metal will fit, and you just install the 2 bolts. Your gunsmith would love this one...5 minute job.
They are offering it in about 16 colors, and cost is $299. You don't need to spend extra to have it bedded!
If you look at Boyds newest offerings, you will see they make a Tactical laminated stock in an A3 configuration. It has an aluminum bedding block, and your Remington factory action will drop right in (bbl channel is cut for the varmint bbl). Your bottom metal will fit, and you just install the 2 bolts. Your gunsmith would love this one...5 minute job.
They are offering it in about 16 colors, and cost is $299. You don't need to spend extra to have it bedded!
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the AICS. It has a magazine with it. If you can tighten two screws then you are good to go. </div></div>
Correction. If you can tighten two screws, have a torque wrench, and long head 3/16 allen bits your good to go.
Ask me how I know. </div></div>
How do you know?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the AICS. It has a magazine with it. If you can tighten two screws then you are good to go. </div></div>
Correction. If you can tighten two screws, have a torque wrench, and long head 3/16 allen bits your good to go.
Ask me how I know. </div></div>
How do you know?
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
Go for an AICS and don't worry about it.
http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com/categories/Chassis-Systems/AICS-Long-Action/
Go for an AICS and don't worry about it.
http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com/categories/Chassis-Systems/AICS-Long-Action/
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RJ1670</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the AICS. It has a magazine with it. If you can tighten two screws then you are good to go. </div></div>
Correction. If you can tighten two screws, have a torque wrench, and long head 3/16 allen bits your good to go.
Ask me how I know. </div></div>
How do you know? </div></div>
The same way I know your gf loves to give bj's.......from experience.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RJ1670</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the AICS. It has a magazine with it. If you can tighten two screws then you are good to go. </div></div>
Correction. If you can tighten two screws, have a torque wrench, and long head 3/16 allen bits your good to go.
Ask me how I know. </div></div>
How do you know? </div></div>
The same way I know your gf loves to give bj's.......from experience.
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
I installed mine last night. It took a little ingenuity. Nobody carries long head 3/16's allen in town...
That said, so far I like the feel of the AICS 1.5. I'll find out how it shoots next weekend.
I installed mine last night. It took a little ingenuity. Nobody carries long head 3/16's allen in town...
That said, so far I like the feel of the AICS 1.5. I'll find out how it shoots next weekend.
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
I have the HS Precision PST 083 and I love it. No need to bed it via a gunsmith.
Take stock off by removing 2 screws. Replace with new stock (some will have new screws, others won't).
I've read good things about both the Manners and AI, but don't let that deter you from a HS Precision. It's top notch gear.
I have the HS Precision PST 083 and I love it. No need to bed it via a gunsmith.
Take stock off by removing 2 screws. Replace with new stock (some will have new screws, others won't).
I've read good things about both the Manners and AI, but don't let that deter you from a HS Precision. It's top notch gear.
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eleaf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the HS Precision PST 083 and I love it. No need to bed it via a gunsmith.
Take stock off by removing 2 screws. Replace with new stock (some will have new screws, others won't).
I've read good things about both the Manners and AI, but don't let that deter you f+rom a HS Precision. It's top notch gear. </div></div>
+1 on the HSP Thumbhole.. I have several on 1/4 MOA setups. The AICS & Manners are also great as I have both as well.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eleaf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the HS Precision PST 083 and I love it. No need to bed it via a gunsmith.
Take stock off by removing 2 screws. Replace with new stock (some will have new screws, others won't).
I've read good things about both the Manners and AI, but don't let that deter you f+rom a HS Precision. It's top notch gear. </div></div>
+1 on the HSP Thumbhole.. I have several on 1/4 MOA setups. The AICS & Manners are also great as I have both as well.
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 10thMTNFSO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, I am keeping the factory barrel. I plan on having the gunsmith put the guts into the stock. I do not want to do this myself and screw it up. I am a amateur when it comes to this long range game, and don't plan on messing things up too bad. </div></div>
You are never going to learn unless you try brother.
I plan to teach myself how to bed a rifle using one of my Savage 17HMR rifles before I move to my M40A1 build
PS: Post pictures of whatever you get / assemble or else this forum will eat you alive
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 10thMTNFSO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, I am keeping the factory barrel. I plan on having the gunsmith put the guts into the stock. I do not want to do this myself and screw it up. I am a amateur when it comes to this long range game, and don't plan on messing things up too bad. </div></div>
You are never going to learn unless you try brother.
I plan to teach myself how to bed a rifle using one of my Savage 17HMR rifles before I move to my M40A1 build
PS: Post pictures of whatever you get / assemble or else this forum will eat you alive
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
i hate thumbhole stocks for a reason......its tuff to be quick with them.......tell me i'm wrong.....make it good and THEN i'll want to see pictures of you with 'em in the winners circle.....
boltripper wAITS
i hate thumbhole stocks for a reason......its tuff to be quick with them.......tell me i'm wrong.....make it good and THEN i'll want to see pictures of you with 'em in the winners circle.....
boltripper wAITS
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i hate thumbhole stocks for a reason......its tuff to be quick with them.......tell me i'm wrong.....make it good and THEN i'll want to see pictures of you with 'em in the winners circle.....
boltripper wAITS </div></div>
Damn Boltripper! You're just a rain cloud of doom aren't you!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i hate thumbhole stocks for a reason......its tuff to be quick with them.......tell me i'm wrong.....make it good and THEN i'll want to see pictures of you with 'em in the winners circle.....
boltripper wAITS </div></div>
Damn Boltripper! You're just a rain cloud of doom aren't you!
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shooten</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I installed mine last night. It took a little ingenuity. Nobody carries long head 3/16's allen in town...
That said, so far I like the feel of the AICS 1.5. I'll find out how it shoots next weekend. </div></div>
bought a set of long head allen bits on ebay for like 10 bucks shipped.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shooten</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I installed mine last night. It took a little ingenuity. Nobody carries long head 3/16's allen in town...
That said, so far I like the feel of the AICS 1.5. I'll find out how it shoots next weekend. </div></div>
bought a set of long head allen bits on ebay for like 10 bucks shipped.
Re: HELP!! Thumbhole Stock Idiot here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shooten</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I installed mine last night. It took a little ingenuity. Nobody carries long head 3/16's allen in town...
That said, so far I like the feel of the AICS 1.5. I'll find out how it shoots next weekend. </div></div>
bought a set of long head allen bits on ebay for like 10 bucks shipped. </div></div>
The problem is finding a straight one for my new torque wrench. I ended up sawing a long one off and using a 3/16 socket. Works for the borka wrench.
That name is awesome BTW. One word words that start with I for $100
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shooten</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I installed mine last night. It took a little ingenuity. Nobody carries long head 3/16's allen in town...
That said, so far I like the feel of the AICS 1.5. I'll find out how it shoots next weekend. </div></div>
bought a set of long head allen bits on ebay for like 10 bucks shipped. </div></div>
The problem is finding a straight one for my new torque wrench. I ended up sawing a long one off and using a 3/16 socket. Works for the borka wrench.
That name is awesome BTW. One word words that start with I for $100
