Gunsmithing Remington 700 replacement stock recomendations

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I finally saved up some dough to replace the fact0ry stock with a good one. I use baby for both range time and hunting. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I was thinking of Choate Ultimate Varmint Stock. It seems to have all the right bells and whistles.

Also I will be bedding baby with her new stock. Yall have any advice?
 
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Yeah, I really like the thumb hole stock as well. AICS would be a very nice choice if it works for you.
Though a lot of people think it feels like a 2x4 chunk of wood. To each there own with stocks..

I have spent most of my LR time and training on a Barrett M82a1, so the thumb hole feels more natural to me.
 
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you say for hunting so figure out how heavy you want to go, weigh the current stock, then strap on weight to simulate the heavier choices, the AISC and some others would not be top choices for carrying for long
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CalvinC4S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Though a lot of people think it feels like a 2x4 chunk of wood. To each there own with stocks..</div></div>

But it's a really nice 2x4 chunk of wood
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: James2562</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want to float the barrel. I am trying to bring my grouping belom 1 MOA</div></div>
Ok, before this train wreck goes any further, a Choate stock of any kind will run about the same bedded, or unbedded. that's what the aluminum V-Block is for. I would go with the A5 (tactical) Choate as it will allow you to use bottom metal later on if so desired.
A RIFLE IS A TOOL. tools need to be consistently well constructed. a Snap-On ratchet body with dollar store internals is a dollar store ratchet...
 
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I followed you until you got to the "Snap-On ratchet body with dollar store internals is a dollar store ratchet" part
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: James2562</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want to float the barrel. I am trying to bring my grouping belom 1 MOA </div></div>

What rifle do you have? And what stock?


I tried an AICS stock, shot great, but it did feel alittle awkward to me.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: drunkhumpinmonkey</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: James2562</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want to float the barrel. I am trying to bring my grouping belom 1 MOA</div></div>
Ok, before this train wreck goes any further, a Choate stock of any kind will run about the same bedded, or unbedded. that's what the aluminum V-Block is for.</div></div>

Not sure that I agree with that statement. My rifle shot drastically worse in an unbedded choate A5, compared to even the non free floating tupperware stock that came with the sps v.
 
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A Manners stock with the MCS-DBM mini chassis. You get one of the best stocks on the market with the ease of just bolting it right on and a detachable magazine set up all in one. I personally like the T4, but you can't go wrong with any of them.
 
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McMillan, Manners, AICS...all top of the line
Bell and Carlson, HS Precision
Factory crap

Not sure where Choate stacks up.

I run the Bell and Carlson A5. I wanted an adjustable stock under $500. Sure, it's not made to drive a truck over, but I don't plan on that happening or need that toughness.

For hunting, keep it light...look at non-adjustable. Add a stock pack if necessary.

Honestly, a B&C A2 for around $200 new may be worth looking at.
 
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I dont see much sense in getting a 800+ dollar stock for a hunting rifle. I would get a bell and carlson, choate, or hs precision stock and save for a heavier barrel. I am assuming that you rifle has a pencil barrel on it. Correct?
 
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I agree with Brandon.

For the money I like the Bell Carson Medalist adjustable. It also has the aluminum block in it. I bedded mine (stock .308 700PSS) and it improved it to .5" MOA (from about .75-.625" or my shooting got better but I don't know about that :).

What I don't like about it....It's heavy, and it dings/chips easily (just cosmetic), but for a good adjustable platform to get you shooting good technique it does well.

I'm putting a McMillan A3-5 on my Tac Ops 300 Win Mag, but I'm not considering cost on that rifle. So it depends on what you want to spend. but have a look at the B&C as well.
 
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For my hunting rifle I wanted to keep it slim & light so I went with a HS Precision and have been pleased with it.
 
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Choosing a replacement stock is something you want to do carefully - ensure you like the fit & feel. Me? I like the McM A5. Nothing much worse than dropping $$$ for something that you regret first time you pick it up.

James2563, complete your profile, i.e location. There may be some helpful Hiders in your area that might consider assisting you with a stock selection based on what they are driving.

Kevin
 
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I am all for spending your money and I like McMillan stocks, HS are very nice for the money as well. You are saying this is a hunting rifle. Unless you are hunting field mice there would appear to be no need for you to do anything to the gun. Most often when someone, who is not experienced with bedding and floating actions and barrels, starts "making it better" it often simply gets worse or no better. You say you want it to shoot better than 1MOA I do not want to assume you already get 1MOA because that would indicate you have no frame of reference about how accurate a gun needs to be for hunting.
Lets say you are getting 1.5MOA. That equates to 6 inches (roughly) at 400yds. Most deer have at least a 10inch kill zone. You do not need a 1MOA rifle to kill a deer at a quarter mile.
If your gun shoots 1.5 now, it is not likely to go to 3/4 MOA with a new stock and a bedding job...it could but I wouldn't bet $300 on the proposition.
If you want a new stock for form and function well now we have a reason but don't expect a lot of accuracy improvement. I have seen guns benefit greatly from simply being put in a stock and properly bedded by a professional but they are the exception not the rule.
 
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As far as stocks go, I think they are a lot like a bicycle seat. Everyone has their own preference and its something you gotta try to see if you like and if it fits well. It's an investment, as well as the rest of the gun.
I just ordered a Manners MCS-T4A. I researched a lot of stocks and from what I saw and read, a lot of people really were pleased with Manners. Not only because they make an outstanding product, but customer service was of top notch. I sent 2 emails to McMillan, and still have not heard back. That was 3 weeks ago. Manners, I had an answer back within 24 hours.
Not many people have the chance to "try out" a stock before ordering (where my bicycle seat theory came from) it was only after posting for the first time that I ordered a Manners, did someone reply that lives 30 minutes from with one.
So dont be afraid to seek out someone near you to get a feel for the stock.
Let us know what you decide.
 
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i have run the choate you speak of... its a very over engineered stock... theres alot of meat to it.. but its also liek 6lbs...im 6 foot 3 and 240+ so a 14+lb rifle is nothing for me. the good things of the choate, is the v block pistol grip and its design... the v block is on par with B & C... as for bedding it it helped me alittle... helped with the occasional flyer... i used devcon after scuffing up the blocks and some drilling... the pistol grip has a ton of extra meat on it so if you go to harbor freight and pick up a 3 set of rough files for $5 you can "carve" the grip for your hand creating a custom feel.... if you wanna PM me your e mail address i will send all the pics i have on my build up of the choate..... all in all it shot sub .75 moa with factory sps varmit in 308...

that being said get your hands on as many different stocks as you can to feel what they are like.... find one that gets you hard, buy it and dont look back... mcmillan and manners are all fine and dandy... but ive beat guys with the mcmillan and manners.... ive also been beat by guys with home made stocks... it doesnt matter... find whats comfy and run with it....

currently i just bought a XLR and have shot them before... i love them... thats just me tho
 
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The Bell and Carlson Medalist is great and considerably cheaper than the Manners. Not knocking Manners, but you can't go wrong with the B&C medalist. Only issue I had was removing part of the cheek rest in order to remove the bolt for cleaning without moving the cheek piece. Little dremel work, no problem. Also added some neoprene foam to the cheek piece for extra comfort.
 
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If a couple hundred bucks is all you have to spend, look around here for a pull-off from a varmint synthetic or PSS. They may not be the cool looking stock that you're seeking but are more ridged in my opinion.
 
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