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What do you folks recommend for a replacement synthetic for a ruger all-weather (old style)? I'm most concerned w/ ability to handle recoil and the need to keep the weight down. I've owned a few 06's before, but w/ full-house 180gr elk loads, this little mother kicks. I would like to keep it as light as possible, as it is my exclusive hiking partner during elk season. THanks.
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McMillan..
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Other than the obvious McMillan answer, I had one in a Bell and Carlson before. Not a McMillan as far as stiffness is concerned, but not as pricey. Most definitely you would want to glass bed it. Or, get yourself a McSwirley for Christmas <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />---2MG
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Steely, cut it out dammit....I'm weak...
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Nothing money can't cure......
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Thanks guys.. I've been looking around at McMillans, hs precision, basners, etc.. hard to deal w/ all the choices..
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Try the new one from Ruger and if you want, put on a Declerator pad. I did and it works great.
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Actually the Pachmayer Decelerator is available for the old Ruger boat paddle stock. I've got one on my 338 and it works just fine. It has a plate that screws to the stock and you should be able to screw the pad onto the plate but I ended up epoxying it on. Hangs over just alittle at the toe. Other wise I've used both B&C and McMillan. Both worked fine. If you are interested it is the model P/N 01736 RUGER M-77 MKII "ALL WEATHER" SYNTHETIC STOCKS WITH LARGE RECESSED RUGER LOGO.
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I just noticed those Decelerator pads for the all-weather while leafing through the Midway catalog. Any chance you have a pic of it on your rifle? Thanks
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I ordered a McMillan for my Ruger 338Wm. No peer pressure here. "grin"
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I would LOVE to get a McMillan on it, but I'm also raising a family and trying to keep my costs down. I picked it up used for $250 because the guy said something was wrong w/ it and it wouldn't shoot worth a hoot. First three rounds I put through it were dang near touching. Found out the other fellow had shot a 243 up until then, and the group problem was flinching. At any rate, I would love to get it in a nice aftermarket stock, but have a hard time spending more on the stock than I did on the rifle to begin with.
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If you want to tame the recoil and add a little weight to it without breaking the bank, get a Hogue Overmolded with the full block bedding. The recoil pad is very soft and the stock is heavy enough to knock down some of the recoil. I have one of these on a Winchester M70 300WM. They run just under $200 from Cabelas. Heck I'll even give you a coupon that will take $20 off your purchase making it $179? Heres the link. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...&hasJS=trueLet me know.
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Thanks a lot for the offer, I really do appreciate it. But, I just put an order through midway for a decelerator pad for it and I'll try that before I make a stock change. I LOVE how utilitarian this rifle is, not much to worry about while hunting. I have it topped w/ a leu 2-7x that compliments it nicely.
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I really like the old style stocks. I have several, including one on my 338. H-S Precision makes a stock for them that will run you around $280. McMillan will run you $430. I understand the money problem, my wife is a student, so I work two jobs to pay for my gun habit. LOL
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Steelhead: What's the color mix on that stock?
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Medium green/White/Turqouise flame, no percentages.
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Does Mickey make a Edge for a 77?
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I believe no Edge for a 77, per Dick!
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Thanks a lot for the offer, I really do appreciate it. But, I just put an order through midway for a decelerator pad for it and I'll try that before I make a stock change. I LOVE how utilitarian this rifle is, not much to worry about while hunting. I have it topped w/ a leu 2-7x that compliments it nicely. Qhorse, sorry about that I forgot about this post and didn't check back in. Sounds like you you've already made the commitment to try it. I picked up a small 90 sec 2 part epoxy and used it to install the pad to the plate. Just go slow and it's pretty easy to figure out. One thing I would say is have everything ready BEFORE you squeeze out the 2 part epoxy as 90 seconds maybe liberal. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Don't ask how I know. Also did a Ruger Lam stock for my son's 300 WM and an R-3 recoil pad at the same time. Epoxy is your friend. Good luck it does make a diference.
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