Remington Model 7 SS replacement stock

D

DA7

New member
EE Expired
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
Location
Canada
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with replacement stocks for the Remington Model 7. I have an SS Magnum model in 7mm SAUM. I absolutely love the rifle but the stock is typical of some of Remington's; flimsly and has a cheap plastic feel. I'm looking to upgrade to a stock that has minimal twist to it and hopefully will enhance accuracy.

Can anyone recommend a replacement stock based on personal experience?
 
Mur said:
Unless you are talented enough to do the work(which I am not!),you may as well buy a Mcmillan and save a couple of bucks! Mur
Click to expand...

...and get checkering.....if you really want it..Stuart makes great stocks . I've had two or three...they do require some work to finish,and if you are the handy type you can save $$$......I'm not when it comes to stock work....
 
You could always buy a stock from one of the many great aftermarket stock companies out there ...and then have somone who is experianced do the finishing for you... that way you can get whatever stock suits your needs and looks the best to you.
 
blargon said:
What is the cost of a Wildcat, that's completely inletted, pillared and painted?
Click to expand...

Under $300. They come with solid pillars cast in, and are basically inletted. You need to bed it, install a pad and paint it. Just for interest sake, the last one I finished weighs 19.4oz with a 0.8" decelerator, studs, paint and beding.
 
double gun said:
Under $300. They come with solid pillars cast in, and are basically inletted. You need to bed it, install a pad and paint it. Just for interest sake, the last one I finished weighs 19.4oz with a 0.8" decelerator, studs, paint and beding.
Click to expand...

With a quality paint job and a decelerator, it would be the same cost ($500) as a McMillan, so not really that cheap.
 
blargon said:
With a quality paint job, it would be the same cost as a McMillan, so not really that cheap.
Click to expand...

Like I said under $300. That includes a Armacoat paint job and decelerator....fully finished. The last Mcmillan I ordered was an edge for a Sako 75 it ended up right around $600 at my door.... so yeah it is cheap when you compare the two.
 
double gun said:
The last Mcmillan I ordered was an edge for a Sako 75 it ended up right around $600 at my door.... so yeah it is cheap when you compare the two.
Click to expand...

It would have been cheaper without paint and a recoil pad as well...:p

Compare apples to apples. If I wanted a completely finished product from the manufacturer, what does wildcat charge? I don't have to do anything to my McMillans...
 
blargon said:
It would have been cheaper without paint and a recoil pad as well...:p
Click to expand...

The $300 included the paint and pad.... the blank was considerably less than $300.
Dont get me wrong, I love the Mcmillans. And for certain models (like the sakos) they are the only way to go. Also if you pay someone to finish the Wildcat it WILL cost you.... but if you do the work yourself (and its way easier than most think) you will save considerable money.
 
blargon said:
... If I wanted a completely finished product from the manufacturer, what does wildcat charge? I don't have to do anything to my McMillans...
Click to expand...

No clue. Not even sure if Stuart will offer it as such. I like to work on my rifles.... its 95% of the fun. If you want apples to apples, what does a Mcmillan inletted blank cost? Oh, and my Edge needed the inletting deepened and to be bedded

DA7, you could also go HS precision or Bell and Carlson. Both offer fully finished model7 stocks.
 
Last edited:
Double gun,the blank shown on the Wildcat site does not have the bolt notch cut or the floorplate cut out, and is not sanded or filled(prepped for paint).I'm sure that you were more than able to do that yourself,as well as paint it,but for those of us that are not as handy as you the cost of having a smith do the work would probably cost more than an off the shelf Edge.I have a Wildcat Stock on a very nice rifle that I got from Rembo and it's a nice stock,unfortunately for me I don't have your talents as far as the stock work goes.Except for having an airbrush and knowing how to use it,my tool shop is jammed full of reloading stuff and empty of tools!:D Cheers,Mur
 
Mur said:
Double gun,the blank shown on the Wildcat site does not have the bolt notch cut or the floorplate cut out, and is not sanded or filled(prepped for paint).... Except for having an airbrush and knowing how to use it,my tool shop is jammed full of reloading stuff and empty of tools!:D Cheers,Mur
Click to expand...

Mur,
The floorplate cut out is done.... not sure where that pic came from. I have not seen a wildcat with a blind bottom and I have been there and seen many of his stocks. The bolt handle notch does need to be filed, a light filling and a light sanding. You can finish a wildcat with a file, a drill, a tap (for the studs) sand paper, and a sprayer. (your airbrush could work, just a bit slow)

People look at the blank and the work as a whole and get intimidated. Work on it step by step, and it is quite easy.
 
double gun,

Thanks for the info. I checked out the Wildcat site. Pretty interesting, and Canadian. I'm seriously considering acquiring one of his products.
 
I ordered a McM EDGE Mountain pattern for my Model 7 .260 about a month and a half ago. The total, shipped to me minus duty is 568$ USD. Not cheap but...what are ya gonna do.
 
archie_james_c said:
I ordered a McM EDGE Mountain pattern for my Model 7 .260 about a month and a half ago. The total, shipped to me minus duty is 568$ USD. Not cheap but...what are ya gonna do.
Click to expand...

Roberton Composites are a little less expensive than that. But I think they are a superior product. And they are made in Canada.
 
C Broad Arrow said:
Roberton Composites are a little less expensive than that. But I think they are a superior product. And they are made in Canada.
Click to expand...

Why would you say they are superior? Not trying to start a fight, just curious on what you're basing your opinion. The McMillan Edge is a tough one to beat for a durable, lightweight hunting stock.

The fact they are made in Canada has no bearing on quality or durability.

Of the stocks I've had, I'd rate them as follows:

1. McMillan
2. Bansner/High Tech
3. Brown's
4. Wildcat
5. HS Precision
6. Bell & Carlson

All the above make a stock for the Model 7 I believe.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom