Where to get a quality stock?

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I am upgrading my Ruger M77 MKII and need a quality stock to replace the infamous skeleton stock. I see that HS Precision has a stock for the Ruger and was hoping to find one to buy... fat chance so far.

Any one know of a quality stock (alum bedding/pillars) available in Canada for a reasonable price and not as expensive as a McMillan?

I am already getting a Timney trigger for the rifle and was contemplating replacing the barrel. I decided against replacing the barrel as it is a great shooter and sinking "alot" of money into this rifle would best be spent on another rifle.

Any ideas?
 
Styled said:
I am upgrading my Ruger M77 MKII and need a quality stock to replace the infamous skeleton stock. I see that HS Precision has a stock for the Ruger and was hoping to find one to buy... fat chance so far.

Any one know of a quality stock (alum bedding/pillars) available in Canada for a reasonable price and not as expensive as a McMillan?

I am already getting a Timney trigger for the rifle and was contemplating replacing the barrel. I decided against replacing the barrel as it is a great shooter and sinking "alot" of money into this rifle would best be spent on another rifle.

Any ideas?
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Are you only interested in synthetic stocks?

Boyd's offers laminated stocks as does Richards Microfit. Both companies ship to Canada.
 
woolly said:
Are you only interested in synthetic stocks?

Boyd's offers laminated stocks as does Richards Microfit. Both companies ship to Canada.
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Laminates are nice, but heavy. I put one on my 375 but not before hollowing out the butt, cutting the forend short and hollowing that out as well.



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Keep the original, buy a Mcmillan, and part out later to recoupe your $$$ should you wind up selling. You can check out wildcat composites as well, they make a very nice product here in Canada! They do however cost almost as much as a Mcmillan in the end.
Our dollar is strong, so now is still a good time to buy the good stuff accross the line!
I just recieved my hunters edge from Mcmillan for my TI and I believe it cost about 650 all in.
 
I like the MPI fiberglass stock that I bought for my 6.5 custom jobby. Should have got it more inletted by MPI, turned out to be a pile of work from a blank. Ruger actions are common and getting a stock to arrive mostly fitted is definately possible. Bed in a couple of pillars, glass bed the action and voila! Light weight replacement stock. Oh, yeah, if that is the canoe paddle stock, I am interested in buying it from you...... PM sent
 
Thanks for the replys.

This rifle is currently my back-up hunting rifle so I wasn't looking to spend that much money on just the stock. The Hogue Overmold looks more interesting because of price point.
 
Robertson composites makes a super nice hunting style stock- I don't think it's on his site, but I was handling it last August, and it's a real winner. I think you're looking at $450-500ish.
 
SHACK said:
Keep the original, buy a Mcmillan, and part out later to recoupe your $$$ should you wind up selling. You can check out wildcat composites as well, they make a very nice product here in Canada! They do however cost almost as much as a Mcmillan in the end.
Our dollar is strong, so now is still a good time to buy the good stuff accross the line!
I just recieved my hunters edge from Mcmillan for my TI and I believe it cost about 650 all in.
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What did you do with your Ti takeoff? let me know if you want to sell it...
 
Not for me Chuck have both Mcmillan and Robertson and Robertson is hands down a better made stock, my nephew just got one for a 77 Ruger its super light,strong and finnish is much nicer than Mc Millan
 
Where to get a quality stock.

I have to agree with Manitou, I have a model 70 with a MCM barrel put in a Robertson composite by Paul Reiben in .375 H&H and it shoots three TSX 270gr Barnes into a quarter at 100yds.
I also have had Robertson do two stocks for the old Browning bolt rifle and I found the workmanship to be as good or better than some of the big names in stocks.
I am also a firm believer in buying Canadian when practical.:)
 
With the understanding that I've only worked with one thus far, I'll put in another vote for Wildcat Composites.

I did some research with a trusted rifle smith here in BC as well as some other shooters who'd used their stocks and based upon those recommendations I contacted Wildcat.

Stuart the owner of Wildcat was great to deal with, answered all my questions and had a stock blank to my door in under 3 weeks for $300.

I will note that it is an honest 18oz stock, as well as being very easy to finish with few pin holes and mold marks. Here it is as I recieved it.

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In my neck of the woods, we hear very good things about Robertson stocks as well, but I've yet to handle one.

Hopefully that was useful to some out there. I am in favor of keeping money in Canada if we can as well.

Regards,
Dwayne
 
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