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HS precision police or Bell and Carlson

H-S No Doubt. Guys like the B&C and they probably are GTG but the ones I got behind just didn't feel good to me. With that being said that's a personal preference but H-S is a good product.

Good Luck!
 
You can find the HS take-off stocks from $175-$250 here on the hide (5r, LTR, Police take-offs), just scour the sale threads every day and they pop up quite often. There are guys selling and buying the same stocks for over $300, but its a free market.

I have had both the B&C M40 and the HS LTR take-off on my SPS Tac and the HS handles and shoulders better. The HS LTR is shorter and proportionate for the 20" bbl of the SPS-tac

Now if you can spend a bit more money, the McMillan HTG is down right perfect in weight and balance for the SPS-Tac, just my .02
 
You can find the HS take-off stocks from $175-$250 here on the hide (5r, LTR, Police take-offs), just scour the sale threads every day and they pop up quite often. There are guys selling and buying the same stocks for over $300, but its a free market.

I have had both the B&C M40 and the HS LTR take-off on my SPS Tac and the HS handles and shoulders better. The HS LTR is shorter and proportionate for the 20" bbl of the SPS-tac

Now if you can spend a bit more money, the McMillan HTG is down right perfect in weight and balance for the SPS-Tac, just my .02

Would I need to bed the McMillan? I like the camo choices on that alot and I know mcmillans are better.
 
You can find the HS take-off stocks from $175-$250 here on the hide (5r, LTR, Police take-offs), just scour the sale threads every day and they pop up quite often. There are guys selling and buying the same stocks for over $300, but its a free market.

I have had both the B&C M40 and the HS LTR take-off on my SPS Tac and the HS handles and shoulders better. The HS LTR is shorter and proportionate for the 20" bbl of the SPS-tac

Now if you can spend a bit more money, the McMillan HTG is down right perfect in weight and balance for the SPS-Tac, just my .02

The M-40 has a 1/2" longer LOP than the HS. Comb design way different. " Shoulders better" is dependent on your build. Both high quality.
 
Need to be bedded is the question, no is the answer. McMillan specify it not be necessary. Bedding block stocks do not necessarily need bedding either.
You can assemble your stock to the rifle and see how it goes. Adjust from there.
I was shooting this morning with a HS stocked 223 at 200. Nice one inch groups from a bipod, thru my chrono [3020fps]. Had two out today. Other was a bedded long throat version of the same rifle. Same performance with a slight edge to the latter, 75 amax cannot be discounted though.
Fiberglass with pillars [Mcm] will surely benefit most from bedding. CNC work on the Al. bedding blocks seems to do well mostly. My experience-

Sonic, If you have ever dropped a rifle into a Bell Carlson M-4O bedding block stock, you might change your prejudice.

Cookie, re read the fourth sentence.
 
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Need to be bedded is the question, no is the answer. McMillan specify it not be necessary. Bedding block stocks do not necessarily need bedding either.
You can assemble your stock to the rifle and see how it goes. Adjust from there.
I was shooting this morning with a HS stocked 223 at 200. Nice one inch groups from a bipod, thru my chrono [3020fps]. Had two out today. Other was a bedded long throat version of the same rifle. Same performance with a slight edge to the latter, 75 amax cannot be discounted though.
Fiberglass with pillars [Mcm] will surely benefit most from bedding. CNC work on the Al. bedding blocks seems to do well mostly. My experience-

Sonic, If you have ever dropped a rifle into a Bell Carlson M-4O bedding block stock, you might change your prejudice.

Cookie, re read the fourth sentence.

Thanks a lot Sporter. I really like the HTG after looking at it more. The website says it comes pillar bedded. Who did the bedding? The website, or McMillan?
 
Cookie, I am not sure what you asked.
IF new, McM. can be ordered with pillars installed and you can typically drop in your barreled action, watching for screw engagement and minor fitment. Have it bedded by someone that does this is sometimes better than a 'smith, as wait may differ. Alex Sitman for one. Good guy. If you like the HTG, You may also like the T. I have a TA at the smith right now for a short action 700. I like it a lot save the crummy melted jelly bean texture for grip. Nicely made stock with shape I like and you could find one or order one with their Mini Chassis. That is expensive but bedding is a commitment. McM A1-3, with pillars, cups and desert camo, the list goes on.
Make sure what ever you decide to buy, it fits and works for you before you do any bedding.