Need some stock suggestions.

[SquidHC]

Hey all,

I recently purchased a Remington 700 AAC-SD .308. I put a badger 20 MOA base, Vortex Viper PST 6-24 with Vortex precision matched rings size "low". I am interested in replacing the stock.

My requirements/concerns are as follows.

The current stock (Hogue overmolded) does not allow for a proper cheek weld due to the height of the scope with the current mounts. I need the new stock to be tall enough to allow for this.

I am not an overly experienced shooter and I do not compete. I would like a stock that will provide me a great platform but it does not need to be the end all be all. I am looking for function, quality, and affordability.

I will be hunting with this rifle on occasion.

I don't really want to spend more than $500.

Was considering Bell & Carlson T5 Medalist, but think all the adjustability may be overkill for my purposes.

Weight is a consideration. I am a very fit 220 lb guy, but the gun is already a lot heavier than what I'm used to.

Anyway, suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

[Graham]

Re: Need some stock suggestions.

http://mannersstocks.com/stocks-for-sale/

http://www.mcmfamily.com/mcmillan-specials-aseries.php

 

[Joe Myles]

Re: Need some stock suggestions.

A stock pack will help get proper cheek weld, without the expense of a new stock.

 

[strike33]

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The B&C M40 would be a consideration. the manners MCST or T3 would be of consideration as well

 

[Graham]

Re: Need some stock suggestions.

Or you can buy a youth size life jacket, cut it open, take one of the the inside foam cells and lay it over the butt of the stock as a spacer, then put the stock pack over it. Not pretty, and not tacticool, but it works just fine.

 

[Hawk45]

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I would recommend calling Kyle at XLR Industries and order one of his adjustable cheek pieces. Put it on your Hogue and see how much of an improvement it makes. $25 may be all you need to fix your issue. If that doesn't do it, maybe try bedding your rifle. Another $15 and you could be set. You can always reuse the cheek piece so it's a good $25 investment and can go on about any stock. I have 4 of them myself. Then I'd save up for a good chasis, the one you really want (Manners, McMillan, XLR, McRee, Whiskey3, RockSolid, AI, etc)

 

[Graham]

Re: Need some stock suggestions.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hawk45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Put it on your Hogue and see how much of an improvement it makes.</div></div>I suggest first unbolting that Hogue stock and pitching it as far away from the rest of the rifle as possible.

 

[reeljob]

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The bc medalist will make you a great stock. I had the same issue with my hs precision on my 5R. I went with a chassis but before I built up the cheek rest under my stock pack and this worked quite well. You can pick up a used hs take off on here if you watch the px closely. The hogue wont cut it, I kept my hs stock for a near future acc project and plan to do the same as before. I typically use a piece of cut in 1/2 pvc pipe 1" and work the height down on a belt sander to the height I need. Under the stock pack never had it slip and has worked great for me.

 

[MosesTheTank]

Re: Need some stock suggestions.

Manners T3. If that's a little beefy for you there is a group buy on for the Manners Elite Hunter. It ends Friday the 15th of February so you'd have to move on this one. Follow the below link:

Manners Elite Hunter Group Buy