Rem 700 SPS Tactical, Hogue Stock Question

[sig228]

Hi everyone. I just picked up one of these in 308. 20" barrel. My first bolt action rifle. I'm not sure what to think about this Hogue Overmold stock. It feels way too "rubbery".

Now I know that's probably a plus for being quiet and a non-slip grip, but the main purpose of this gun will be target shooting and, maybe, occasional light hunting for something like coyote. So most of the time I will be shooting this off a tripod or rest.

I own a few AR style rifles, the usual assortment of handguns, etc. and have never had a gun that feels, like I said, "rubbery".

I haven't even shot it yet.

Should I try to get used to it? Maybe a replacement stock, something like:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=293581

No one seems to complain too much about this Hogue grip, what do you all think?

Thanks.

 

[TIMC]

That is the stock I have on my FN PBR rifle and I love it! Your mileage may vary but I think it is a nice stock.

 

[LoonWulf]

There are folks that arnt real fond of the Hogue stocks. they are good stocks for the price, but that tacky texture and the very steep grip angle dont appeal to me very much. My girlfriend on the other hand loves the overmold thats on her .17hm2.
Id say if you dont like it try a couple of remingtons other stocks and see how you like the feel, or go ahead and pick up a different aftermarket. Theres always somebody willing to drop 40-50 bucks on an over mold if you dont want it.

 

[TonyAngel]

I hate the Hogue that came on my SPS. It's sticky and has a lot of flex in it. I found me an HS Precision LTR stock. You can find them used for around 200 or so.

 

[unwise11]

my Howa M1500 has one, for now.. its alright, but i cant get good cheekweld. but accurate damn gun. nice stock for hunting, not for long range or anything.

 

[jmr40]

Junk. Buy the HS-Precision, you'll be much happier.

This is also a great stock for 1/3 the money. http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/BOYDS-CLASSIC-REMINGTON-700-p/600-587.htm You'll have to open up the barrel channel for the heavier barrel. About a 30 min job with sandpaper and a set of deep well sockets to wrap the sandpaper around. Just keep moving up in socket size till you get the barrel channel where you want it.

I don't see them listed, but would bet Boyds offers a stock with the larger opening anyway.

 

[TIMC]

Junk. Buy the HS-Precision, you'll be much happier

Wow I guess that means my PBR will go from 1/2" groups at 100 yards to just one single hole if I get rid of the junk hogue stock.

I think junk is a little harsh, I have them on three different rifles and the one in the pic I've had for several years and see no issues what so ever. Are there better stocks? well yes but unless your going to be a serious bench rest shooter then they are just fine.

If you really want to get away from all that other Junk then go with this one! http://www.snipercountrypx.com/pc-286-268-accuracy-international-aics-stage-15-black-rem-700-short-action.aspx

Oh and you don't have to sandpaper it either!

 

[Captcurt]

My 700 tactical in 308 is pretty rough on my cheek. If you sit down at the bench and put a box or two through it you better take some talcum powder or you will go home looking like you have been in a fight. ( How is that for a run on sentence?)

 

[jakk280rem]

if you have a beard, you will learn to hate the overmolded stock.

had one on a ruger 77mkii in 270. had to wrap the cheek rest in that camo wrap stuff.

 

[mattyizzo]

I've read about the Hogue stock and it seems if it's not bedded properly, the stock will come in contact with the barrel, especially when used with a tripod and may cause accuracy issues...

 

[USSR]

Got no use for tupperware stocks.

Don

 

[jmr40]

TIMC,

I also have one of the PBR's that came with the Hogue stock as well as other rifles that used to have Hogue's on them. Notice they "used" to have Hogue's on them. Trust me, even you would be much happier with a better stock.

There is more to a good stock than shooting small groups. I've shot 1/2" groups with Remingtons, Rugers and Tikka's that had the cheap factory tupperware stocks.

Other than being ugly, heavy, and having no balance or feel to it, the Hogue offers no advantages.

 

[bbq fan]

I just purchased the same rifle last month after intensive reading reviews and a few conversations. Everyone said the stock was the first upgrade, if one desired. There are numerous options available. Mine will be changed out sometime later on. Good luck.

 

[philpost]

Got no use for tupperware stocks.

Don

So true.

 

[Boomie]

Love mine. It fits me well and I find it very comfortable to shoot. The stock does have some flex but my rifle still shoots great (sub MOA easy). Not sure how much better I'd shoot with a McMillian A5. I'd say try it out (since you already own it) and if you don't like the feel then look for something else. No sense dropping more coin if you don't have to.

 

[TIMC]

TIMC,

I also have one of the PBR's that came with the Hogue stock as well as other rifles that used to have Hogue's on them. Notice they "used" to have Hogue's on them. Trust me, even you would be much happier with a better stock.

There is more to a good stock than shooting small groups. I've shot 1/2" groups with Remingtons, Rugers and Tikka's that had the cheap factory tupperware stocks.

Other than being ugly, heavy, and having no balance or feel to it, the Hogue offers no advantages.

Eye of the beholder my friend.

They feel good to me, my rifles shoot well with them and I like the looks. I guess it is one of those each to his own.
I am currently doing a Remington 700 build with the Hogue DM stock in hardwoods camo. The stock will be milled out to acept the Surgeon bottom metal and then it will be bedded with the action. I am sure I will be as happy with it as the others I have.

 

[LoonWulf]

I certainly dont consider Hogue stocks to be crap. They dont feal good to me, but they are decent quality stocks for what you pay. Ive also never seen one that didnt fit the rifle they were designed for decently.

 

[benzy2]

Lets be honest, many Savage rifles, using the cheapest piece of junk plastic stock shoot fantastic. That doesn't make the stock a good stock. Personally, I wouldn't pay extra for a Hogue stock. It is ok, and a sure step up from some of the worst stocks out there, but it is far from a great stock. It does flex a bit. Good accuracy is still possible, but it is typically easier to make a more rigid stock with less flex shoot well. The gritty/tacky feel is one I don't like. If you do, go for it, I'll pass. For me, I would rather it over the bottom tier junk plastic stocks, but I wouldn't pay much/any extra for it as it too is one I would trade out. On a "fun" rifle though it would do just fine. On anything more it is a below average stock. I have a few below average stocks on rifles I only use for fun (or light hunting) and they work just fine.

 

[sig228]

Thanks for all the comments. I think I'm going to give it a try first, maybe keep an eye out for a used HS Precision LTR as TonyAngel suggests. One other question though, one of the reviews on the HS Precision LTR suggests that the swivel studs are too close together, barely fitting a swivel bipod. Any comments on that?

 

[unwise11]

its a nice stock, but its not as good as a bell and carlson.
i use mine, it works. but its also a dirt magnet, when i lay down in the dirt, the stock gets it too. but a thourough wipedown fixes that.