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Difference between synthetic stocks?

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  • ContacFront
    As for the stock question.

    Check out Sharp Shooter Supply, they are the people to talk to when it comes to savages.

    Also check out Savageshooters.com, I am sure you can find all your answers there concerning your particular rifle.
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  • mrbruce
    If I was looking for a stock that would give up the best accuracy, I would be sure to look long and hard at the Laminated wood that is available today.
    If you don't mind the weight, this is the way to go I think.

    Gun control is hitting what your aiming at.
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  • Bill Costik
    I don't want the weight of a laminated stock. I think I might just go with the Bell and Carlson.
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  • BOBBYWINS
    What kind of stock is on it now?

    If your goin' from wood to synthetic(lighter weight),you will notice an increase in recoil.

    Ask me how I know.[B)]

    BW

    IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
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  • Bill Costik
    Right now I have the standard factory wooden stock. Recoil does'nt seem to be a factor, I put 40 rounds through my friends ADL 06 that was wearing synthetic. Did'nt bother me too bad. My reason mostly for the synthetic stock is ( yes you can laugh if you want to) I want a lighter rifle. In the type of deer and beer hunting I do I cover close to 15-20 miles a day. Now, that would be a lot of plain hiking but I also have a bad back as well. I had surgery on it and it has never quite healed so I really feel it after 5 or 6 miles. I just weighed mine and loaded with scope it comes to 9 pounds. That was on a bathroom scale though. Anyways, I want a lighter rifle, don't want to sell mine and buy a new one either. Anyone know of a gunsmith who I can have do the crown and screw hole work?
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  • dcso3009
    That looks to be quite a distance for a beer...J/K
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  • bpost
    I had a Ramline stock....it is lighter than the B&C but the front sling screw mount screw pulled while hunting. I got a B&C and it has lasted for years.
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  • HeavyBarrel
    An aftermarket stock regardless of brand, if not equipped with an internal bedding block {h-s precsion, b&c medalist} will most likely need a bedding job.
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  • D.K.
    Bill,

    The Ramline stock is made of injected plastic just
    like a "tupperware" bowl. The Bell and Carlson is a laid-up
    fiberglass. The B&C will be about the same weight as your
    wood stock and be much more accurate than the Ramline tupperware.

    The cost difference is due to materials and labor. It
    costs about 12-20 cents to make a Ramline..and about a hundred
    times that to make the laid up fiberglass.

    Although the B&C is supposed to be "drop-in"....it may need
    a bedding job. Keep in mind, that a bedding job might make
    your existing stock a tack driver as well?! An acra-glas job
    would be the cheapest fix.
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  • D.K.
    Bill,


    http://www.shumakergunworks.com should be able to handle
    any of your work wanted....I have 2 guns coated with gun kote
    and the stuff is amazing, and looks good too.

    I have a fiberglass stock and gun kote on my hunting rifle
    and it is simply as waterproof as it gets!!!!
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  • JustC
    look at the Borden rimrock stocks as well as brown precicion,..these are both very stiff stocks which weigh very little. I would advise against ANY injection molded plastic stock, no matter how good the price.

    why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
    Got Balistics?
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  • D.K.
    JustC,

    My fiberglass stock is a Borden Rimrock. And
    it is a terrific stock...not clubby like some.

    Good design and good weight. Definately worth
    a try. The molded in checkering is nice too.
    Cheaper than MPI, McMillan, and Brown! About the
    same price of a Bansner Hi-tech.
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