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Post by superkirby on Sept 28, 2010 9:54:31 GMT -5
I was going to post this in the "flimsy stock" thread, but I didn't want to hijack anyone's thread. I'm in the looking stage for deciding which stock to get as a replacement. Would you all recommend a Boyd's or Duramax? I really like the Boyds thumbhole, but it kind of sounds like it requires some work, whereas the Duramax is a direct fit. I'm not at a point yet where I can really invest in a project, due to both time and money constraints. But someday... So in the meantime, can you tell me what is required of each to make it work with the ML, besides the ramrod channel? Will any stock from a Savage model 10 work? Thanks for your help guys.
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Post by rossman40 on Sept 28, 2010 10:34:47 GMT -5
A Short Action (10,11,12,14,16) stock with the 4.275 action screw spacing and heavy barrel channel is pretty much a drop in. There is a slight difference between a Acuutrigger and pre-accutrigger inlets, putting a Accutrigger action into a pre-Accutrigger stock reguires minor modification around the trigger group.
Best bang for the buck is the Duramax stock, a big improvement over the factory synthetic and available for less then $100. A used factory laminate would be second IMO. With a aftermarket laminate there is some work involved. With the factory laminate you already have pillars and all the goodies. A real sweet factory stock is model 12 Low Profile Varminter (12LPV) which is much like the regular laminate but with a wider forearm. I use a 12BVSS stock for the bench but it is a bit of a "boat oar" for the field.
Cutting in a ramrod channel is doable on most stocks.
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Post by fishhawk on Sept 28, 2010 10:39:27 GMT -5
I personaly don't care for a thumbhole stock on a tang safety gun that might need to be shot quickly. The Duramax is a stiff stock but it's almost as heavy as the Savage laminates. I bought a Duramax awhile back thinking I could lighten up from my Savage laminate and returned it after weighing the two. Also on the one I returned I noticed that the front sling stud was installed missing the boss that was molded in for the stud screw.
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Post by superkirby on Sept 28, 2010 11:10:36 GMT -5
I guess I should add that it will be used primarily for hunting, and with that is shot with a peep rather than a scope. MN doesn't allow scopes for ML season, so when I shoot during the summer I figure it's better to practice with what I hunt with. Does anybody know how these work with open sights? I know some stocks line up better with open sights than others.
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Post by fishhawk on Sept 28, 2010 13:52:14 GMT -5
The factory Savage and Duramax stocks don't have raised cheek pieces so they should be fine with your sights.
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Post by Chris Champion on Sept 28, 2010 14:37:04 GMT -5
A real sweet factory stock is model 12 Low Profile Varminter (12LPV) which is much like the regular laminate but with a wider forearm. I can vouch for this comment. I have this stock on my 45 Savage and its an great stock for a stand or blind gun and very stable off the bench. However, its definately not a stock made for still hunting or snap shooting as its alot to lug around. ;D |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Sept 28, 2010 16:39:48 GMT -5
I bought the duramax and so far love it... But it has been bedded and you have to watch the one side of the forend as it seems to hug the barrel closer on one side.I believe it was the right side. I always felt I would rather scratch something plastic than ruin a beautiful piece of wood..... Mentally easier replaceable to me I guess
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