The elusive Ruger compact synthetic stock; Does it exist??

[Alex]

Hi Guys,

I bought a nice little compact in 7mm-08 and haven't been hunting with it due to the weight of the laminate stock (and I don't want to ding it!). I've been looking at getting an aftermarket stock for it and can't find one. If anyone knows of a manufacturer who makes them please let me know!

Thanks,

Alex

 

[Alex]

Anyone?

 

[Kevan]

My Ruger Frontier 358 came with a laminate stock that was way too short so I picked up a Ruger synthetic stock for a short action Hawkeye and it was a drop in fit. Length of pull was a bit longer making it perfect for me.
Prior to that I had priced a McMillan stock and it was nearly the cost of the rifle....

 

[Neilm]

I'm pretty sure that Stuaet at Wilcat makes a stock for the short action Ruger.
Neil

 

[1899]

I think it depends on whether it is a 77 or a Hawkeye.

 

[Alex]

Short action is one thing but I have the compact model (6 1/2" bbl). A regular stock would make the rifle look disproportionate.

 

[Kevan]

Short action is one thing but I have the compact model (6 1/2" bbl). A regular stock would make the rifle look disproportionate.

You're right it does that but I still use it, the deer don't notice...

 

[LittleBoyLefty]

I think it depends on whether it is a 77 or a Hawkeye.

The M77 MII and later M77 Hawkeye share the same action footprint.

 

[double gun]

Buy any fiberglas blank, (wildcat, mpi, lone wolf etc) and cut the forend back.

 

[Whelen B]

Short action is one thing but I have the compact model (6 1/2" bbl). A regular stock would make the rifle look disproportionate.

Yep - just like this.

 

[1899]

The M77 MII and later M77 Hawkeye share the same action footprint.

Really?

Look at MPI's Mountain Rifle style.

 

[LittleBoyLefty]

Really?

Look at MPI's Mountain Rifle style.

There was never officially a M77 MI. I believe MPI is referring to the original M77 ( a tang safety, push-feed ) VS the later M77 MII ( with the three position wing safety & CRF ). A new 'improved' trigger and different metal finishes were the main/only changes to the M77 MII barrelled action when the new HE models were introduced. ( the ergos on the new factory stock were much improved also, IMO ) As far as restocking goes the two newer models are interchangeable...