recommend a good savage short action stock

[Rprecision]

So I picked up a accu-trigger model 11 short action with a worn out .204 barrel. I have a new varmint 1/8 barrel chambered in .223 wyld.

I am building the rig as a prairie dog/coyote/budget precision rig. I want to keep it as light as possible.

Any recommendations for a stock ? I looked at a few chassis systems but not sure I want the expense nor will it really benefit the use.

Thanks

 

[JBM_DC]

Stockadegunstocks is a good place to look as well as Mcmillan, Manners, and if you feel up to a little DIY you could pick up a Boyds

 

[6brshooter]

Hs makes a nice vertical grip stock, real nice for prone and bench. Bell & carlson a2 is another nice option. Its abit cheaper. Both sport 3 ish lb weight and aluminum bedding blocks. Stocky's stocks carry both.

 

[nfoley]

Another vote for stockadegunstocks. Kevin Rayhill is a great guy to work with, and kind of a savage guru. His 'money saver' stocks are a great deal and he will talk to you at length about how to finish them.

 

[Dirty D]

The McMillan A-3 is very light and a great all around stock.

 

[SlimySquirrel]

Another Vote for the HS Thumbhole.

I have done a couple of Savage Varmint builds... the last one was a 22-250 and after buying the boyds I regretted it.

For the same money, you can get an HS with bedding block and it has a better vertical grip... Throw in new Bottom metal like Atlas Worx or Similar and you have a real sweet build.

 

[6brshooter]

I bought a moneysaver once, while it turned out good in the end, it was definitely not in the same class as b&c or hs. I ordered one for a varmint barreled rig, it arrived with a pencil barrel channel. Opened it up and some gelcoat broke off exposing a huge void in the forearm. It was advertised as having a bedding block, it did not have a block like hs or b&c. The only aluminum exposed was small area in the lug pocket. I ground some material out and bedded the action and triggerguard. Like i said it ended up nice but i had alot of time and effort and bedding in it. Considering i started at 150.00 plus the headaches, i see the b&c as a better route, 225.00 and ready to go (skim bedding does help them).5

 

[yellowXJ]

What's your price range? Are you wanting it to be magazine fed? By the time you factor in bedding, bottom metal, etc. you may be better off with a chassis. Be sure to look at the total cost of the stock for your intended use and compare that to other options.

 

[Rprecision]

What's your price range? Are you wanting it to be magazine fed? By the time you factor in bedding, bottom metal, etc. you may be better off with a chassis. Be sure to look at the total cost of the stock for your intended use and compare that to other options.

you bring up a fair point. I don't need it to be fed by a magazine but it would be convenient. I wanted to keep the cost under $400

I have looked at the MDT LSS chassis @ $399

MDT LSS Chassis for Savage Short Action

I just don’t know how AR furniture will accommodate a good check weld. I'm not sure what options are available to make this fit and work.

If anyone can speak to making this work or any ideas I would consider this route.

 

[yellowXJ]

Be sure to look at McRee before making a decision on that MDT.

shop.mcreesprecision.net/G5-TMAG-FOR-SAVAGE_c464.htm

You're definitely going to blow your $400 budget out of the water by the time you get the rear. I'd either spend less money and pick up something like a B&C stock or spend more and get a full chassis. I have multiple rifles in all of these configurations and it ultimately comes down to what your needs/wants are and how much $$$ you want to throw at it.

 

[krackshot]

Manners.

 

[MoBoost]

Boyds Tacticool - dumbass name, but a very nice stock. I pillar bed them for best results, but it's a solid, light and very reasonable stock.

 

[pjosh6]

Im currently trying to decide which stock to put on my 6.5 build that im researching and working on. I do like the Manners and some of the B&C stocks.

 

[You-Two]

I put my 10FP action in a takeoff HS Precision varmint stock (from a 12LRP) and a 24" CBI .223 Wylde barrel. This is the stock with the more traditional grip, not the more pronounced vertical grip. Mounted a Vortex HS 5-15x44 in Talley one-piece 30mm rings and had the KMW Loggerhead added by "stockdoc". I think it ended up about 11-12 lbs total with the Savage DBM. Could be a little lighter without the KMW and using a stockpack. I have a .260 model 11 setup exactly the same, they are both handy for target rifles. Much more so than my FN SPR in a McM A3.

You can find the HS takeoffs for $200-300 online.

 

[Capt Beach]

A B&C A2-A3-A5 will be a good cost effective stock for your...Stocky Stocks has them in stock most of the time so no wait like a Manners/McMillan or other custom...also CDI makes a good bottom metal and I hear PTG has a new one out too...

 

[6brshooter]

If u get a hs with factory dbm bottom metal the cdi drops right in. That would be 400-500, depending on new or used stock. The lss looks good for a 16-20" barrel, most pics show that length, but the forend is so short that a 24"+ barrel would look goofy and the bipod would be too far back for stability IMHO. I have never been around a ar stock(carbine) that locked up tight, wobbly buttstock isn't a good thing. A mcree unfinished stock might work good if an Ai mag is needed or wanted.

 

[Wildboarem]

Don't overlook Boyd's. Since this is a varmint rig one doesn't need a 4lb+ tactical stock. They have a bunch if different styles and definitely fit in a budget.