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Other than McMillan what other synthetic stocks have you had good luck with???

B&C Alaskan Tis.....

HS Precision, but the ergos arent as good...

B&C Ti on a .223...



On a M7 .223AI...



On a M700 .223AI




HS Precision on a .223..

Brown Precision and Bansner are both good, lightweight stocks. If you get the standard classic model from either company they both have pretty much the same shape with an open, slender pistol grip. For comparison they are much more slender than a B&C, although the only B&C I'm familiar with is the original Ti. The Browns and Bansners I've had for Model 700's have run around 22-23 ounces with a 1" recoil pad.

No checkering on them so they can be kind of slippery unless you use a non-skid paint or finish.

I'm kind of fond of the FS model Brown put on the Remington Model 700 by the same name. It has a very slender tapering forend compared to the more rounder and fuller style of their regular classic. Even with teh skinny forend it doesn't lack for stability. The old 7mm Rem Mag FS model I had and the current .30-06 both have pressure pads at the forend and both kept/keep zero year after year.

You can get the "custom pre-finished" stock from Brown which is ready to go except it needs bedding. Bansner offers something similar but I don't know the name of it. Last time I ordered either the wait times were about 4-6 weeks but I haven't ordered either in 5 years so woldn't know how long it is these days.

Brown Precision is a brand I have used with good results. My first synthetic, back in the early 80's was made by Garrett Acculite Company. They are out of business now, but were similar in quaity to Brown.

I've had 1 Bansner, High Tech Specialties. I think they have potential, but I didn't keep the rifle it was on long enough to get a fair assessment.

If you don't mind a heavy synthetic the B&C Medalist are good enough. Just as good as H-S Precision, but a lot cheaper. I've had 1 B&C Ti. Couldn't give me another. They are overpriced, aren't particularly light and are poorly constructed. They are simply an injected molded stock with chopped fiberglass filler which actually weakens the stock. There is nothing in them to give them any strength. They do a good job of external finish which makes them look good, but most of the tupperware stocks are stronger.

This gun was not dropped, or run over by a truck. Just shot off a bench. 30-06 recoil was enough to snap the stock. Laminated layers of fiberglass cloth or an aluminum bedding block would have prevented this.

I still have a Garrett stock - a Featherweight style for a Remington 700. I used it for many years, and it's now on my son's .270.

Brown Precision and High Tech Specialties are two that I've also had good luck with. The Remington KS stock is a favorite of mine, too.

Lots of people think highly of MPI and B&C stocks. I've used both. Neither are as good as the ones mentioned above, IMO.

Manners

Pacific Research AKA Borden Rimrock were great stocks.

Really like my Brown. Waiting on a Manners-SL now.