Changing out the stock on a Savage rifle

[The Grand Inquisitor]

On Monday, I'm going to be picking up a very nice Savage in .300 Win Mag and the guy who had the rifle initially took some Dura-Coat to the stock to make it desert camo and in the process really uglied the gun up.

The store owner offered to let me change out the stock with a regular, standard Savage black stock, but I was hoping to get a somewhat more interesting stock to put on the rifle. I forget exactly what model the rifle is, but what are my options for after market stocks?

I want to get something that is nice looking, but more importantly, I want something that is high quality, and well made.

 

[ocabj]

It doesn't have to be synthetic, does it?

If not, check the Savage Shooters forum for anyone selling a factory Savage laminate stock from a 112BVSS. You should be able to get one for $120 give or take. It is THE best value for Savage stocks. It is a quality laminate stock with a good recoil pad, nice height comb, and flat foreend for bench shooting. It's got a nice weight to it, too, and should absorb that .300 Win Mag recoil quite nicely.

It is definitely better than the Duramaxx (which I've owned).

The next step up is one of the Sharp Shooter Supply stocks and after that a McMillan (I have an A-5 on my 10FP).

 

[Glockster35]

I would suggest you go with a Bell and Carlson Duramaxx stock from the get go. Depending on your intended use, it should be an excellent stock for hunting purposes.

For simple target shooting, I would suggest the Choate Ultimate Varmint stock.

I don't have either of these stocks, but will be making a purchase of one or the other once I return to the states...I just need to determine my main use once I get to NC.

 

[nipprdog]

standard or heavy barrel??

 

[chrisTx]

i just ordered a boyd's target varminter stock in pepper laminate for my 10FP. if you want to see it, i'll take a picture when it's finished.

 

[asknight]

I second going to Boyd's. You can get any kind of walnut or laminate for a very nice price. I restocked my 700 in walnut and 1500 in laminate for about $130 each. Cheaper than most flimsy plastic stocks out there, and it looks so much better. If you're into bedding, you'll be disappointed in your efforts with most plastic stocks.

But then again, I'm one of those guys who thinks plastic will just never have character like a good stick of wood.

 

[GunDog44]

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