Where to get a stock.
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Where to get a stock.
I have an itch to buy a low recoiling rifle for offhand shooting, 708, 6.5X55 or 260 perhaps. I really like my Sako and would likely consider another for this rifle too. I don't compete but may in the distant future, the plan right now is to have a very fun rifle to shoot varmints, targets and backup deer rifle.
Where are you guys getting your stocks? McMillan, Wooster? The ones that look like Anschutz FWT 1712 stocks.
I already have a couple good silhouette scopes for this project so I just need to buy or build a rifle. Recommendations for builds appreciated.
Where are you guys getting your stocks? McMillan, Wooster? The ones that look like Anschutz FWT 1712 stocks.
I already have a couple good silhouette scopes for this project so I just need to buy or build a rifle. Recommendations for builds appreciated.
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Re: Where to get a stock.
check boyds gunstocks for good stocks.
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Check out the new Tikka Forest. They have a factory wood stock that's very similar to the 1710. It's a great design for offhand shooting.
I bought a .260 and a 6.5 X 55 and they both shoot extremely well. I really like the Swede.
Al Foust
I bought a .260 and a 6.5 X 55 and they both shoot extremely well. I really like the Swede.
Al Foust
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Al, do you find the Tikka to be too muzzle light? Sure seemed lighter than my Anschutz when I handled them at the store.cslcAl wrote:Check out the new Tikka Forest. They have a factory wood stock that's very similar to the 1710. It's a great design for offhand shooting.
I bought a .260 and a 6.5 X 55 and they both shoot extremely well. I really like the Swede.
Al Foust
Liked the grip shape though!
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MOAhunter wrote:I have an itch to buy a low recoiling rifle for offhand shooting, 708, 6.5X55 or 260 perhaps. I really like my Sako and would likely consider another for this rifle too. I don't compete but may in the distant future, the plan right now is to have a very fun rifle to shoot varmints, targets and backup deer rifle.
Where are you guys getting your stocks? McMillan, Wooster? The ones that look like Anschutz FWT 1712 stocks.
I already have a couple good silhouette scopes for this project so I just need to buy or build a rifle. Recommendations for builds appreciated.
McMillan used to make one for the Rem 700 that was just like the Anschutz, but sadly they stopped production. I emailed them about it last week and was informed they don't make it as a special production either.
I think this means we are left with Pharr or Wooster. The Wooster stock may be more forgiving, but at least I could not use the Pharr stock for anything other than silhouette. Your mileage may vary as they say.
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MOAhunter wrote:I have an itch to buy a low recoiling rifle for offhand shooting, 708, 6.5X55 or 260 perhaps. I really like my Sako and would likely consider another for this rifle too. I don't compete but may in the distant future, the plan right now is to have a very fun rifle to shoot varmints, targets and backup deer rifle.
Where are you guys getting your stocks? McMillan, Wooster? The ones that look like Anschutz FWT 1712 stocks.
I already have a couple good silhouette scopes for this project so I just need to buy or build a rifle. Recommendations for builds appreciated.
McMillan used to make one for the Rem 700 that was just like the Anschutz, but sadly they stopped production. I emailed them about it last week and was informed they don't make it on special order either.
I think this means we are left with Pharr or Wooster. The Wooster stock may be more forgiving, but I could not use the Pharr stock for anything other than silhouette. Your mileage may vary as they say.
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SqHunter, compared to what most shooters use they are light in the muzzle. For my current situation that is what I want. I have found that as I have gotten older the excessive muzzle weight is harder to hold. Even with my lever guns I have gone to lighter barreled guns.
I really like the cheek piece and grip of the Forest stock. For me at my stage of HP shooting this is all I could ask for in a rifle. I still have a 700 with a #4 tapered barrel in a Nesika stock, and will use it for STD HP on occasion. However for the money and versatility I don't think you can top the Tikka Forest.
Al Foust
I really like the cheek piece and grip of the Forest stock. For me at my stage of HP shooting this is all I could ask for in a rifle. I still have a 700 with a #4 tapered barrel in a Nesika stock, and will use it for STD HP on occasion. However for the money and versatility I don't think you can top the Tikka Forest.
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You are likely right on that last statement. If Whittaker's had one in .243 I would likely not own my current RemingtoncslcAl wrote:SqHunter, compared to what most shooters use they are light in the muzzle. For my current situation that is what I want. I have found that as I have gotten older the excessive muzzle weight is harder to hold. Even with my lever guns I have gone to lighter barreled guns.
I really like the cheek piece and grip of the Forest stock. For me at my stage of HP shooting this is all I could ask for in a rifle. I still have a 700 with a #4 tapered barrel in a Nesika stock, and will use it for STD HP on occasion. However for the money and versatility I don't think you can top the Tikka Forest.
Al Foust
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McMillan has the patterns for just about any action you might have. They make a great standard rifle (heavy rifle) stock. For a great light weight stock (carbon fiber) Steve does a real nice job.
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Is the Wooster stock usable as a hunting stock too?Jerry G wrote:McMillan has the patterns for just about any action you might have. They make a great standard rifle (heavy rifle) stock. For a great light weight stock (carbon fiber) Steve does a real nice job.
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I use a wooster on my Savage PTA action and its chambered in 7mm br. its a comfortable stock and its very close to the fit of my Robertson composite pharr that is my anschultz smallbore rifle.
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Frank Carrillo in El Paso is also making stocks on, I believe, the Pharr/Robertson molds. I have seen several of his stocks and those that I have seen have been quality products. Dan
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The Wooster stock is a hunter style stock. It is very light and well built. Don't tell Steve that I said a nice thing about his work.
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I can't locate a Tikka Forest in the caliber I need so I'll likely have to build a 700 to my liking.
Too bad McMillan doesn't do a 700SA inlet In a 1712 - that would have been ideal!
Anyone willing to share Steve Wooster contact info?
Appreciate the recommendations.
Too bad McMillan doesn't do a 700SA inlet In a 1712 - that would have been ideal!
Anyone willing to share Steve Wooster contact info?
Appreciate the recommendations.
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I sent you a PM with his contact info. Good luck!MOAhunter wrote:I can't locate a Tikka Forest in the caliber I need so I'll likely have to build a 700 to my liking.
Too bad McMillan doesn't do a 700SA inlet In a 1712 - that would have been ideal!
Anyone willing to share Steve Wooster contact info?
Appreciate the recommendations.