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I’m hoping to restock the first rifle I ever bought and the only rifle I’d never sell... a stainless Rem700 in 7 Rem Mag.. I prefer ADL stocks... I’ve had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders over the past few years and am feeling the recoil more than I used to, so something that helps tame recoil a bit would be a plus.. I already have a m7 .308 in a lightweight stock, so this doesn’t have to be my lightweight rig...also, I’m not as obsessed about light weight as many of the guys around here... any thoughts or recommendations? I’m currently leaning towards a HS Precision Pro Sporter as per the link below... https://redhawkrifles.com/hs-precision-pss001-009-pro-series-sporter-remington-700-adl/Any thoughts, ideas or recommendations? Have anything old dusty and discounted to sell? Thanks! Dave P.
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Those B&C Medalist stocks actually work fairly well for recoil and do ad a bit of weight. One would have to buy a BDL bottom to replace the ADL.
The 7mag bbl will fill the channel. Get it bedded and you GTG.
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I’m hoping to restock the first rifle I ever bought and the only rifle I’d never sell... a stainless Rem700 in 7 Rem Mag.. I prefer ADL stocks... I’ve had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders over the past few years and am feeling the recoil more than I used to, so something that helps tame recoil a bit would be a plus.. I already have a m7 .308 in a lightweight stock, so this doesn’t have to be my lightweight rig...also, I’m not as obsessed about light weight as many of the guys around here... any thoughts or recommendations? I’m currently leaning towards a HS Precision Pro Sporter as per the link below... https://redhawkrifles.com/hs-precision-pss001-009-pro-series-sporter-remington-700-adl/Any thoughts, ideas or recommendations? Have anything old dusty and discounted to sell? Thanks! Dave P. https://www.stockysstocks.com/stock...ft-hand-pss-001-003-009-010-016-108.html .
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McMillan Classic, buy once cry once.
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Put a muzzle brake on it and like 16bore suggested get the McMillan. I recommend the Edge fill. Your shoulder will thank you.
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I put mine in a Ti stock. A little sandpaper in the barrel channel and it works well. Like OP, my 7RM was the first centerfire for me and will be the last to go.
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McMillan Sporter with standard fill.
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I personally would look for an old ks magnum takeoff.
If you do go with one of the current McMillan offerings, DakotaDeer’s recommendation is a good one. There is no need for edge fill if you aren’t looking for lightweight - and the few extra ounces will certainly help with recoil mitigation.
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McMillan Classic, buy once cry once. Yep. Standard or mag fill, swirl/camo as you prefer. If you want more weight, McMillan has a sniper fill that can up the weight a bit more.
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I say brake it and use the old wood stock. You probably have memories of where most of the blemishes on the stock happened.
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Try a good, perpendicular 3 port muzzle brake. The ones that have " holes all around" are just too loud. If that scratches your itch, you saved a wad of money! If not, well, at least you can go with a lighter stock similar to your sporter and not a heavy truck axle like target stock. Good luck to you Pard! I would also recommend you load up some Nosler 120 or Barnes 120 and try them.
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I'd get a McMillan Classic and have them install a Limbsaver pad. You can go with magnum fill to add a little weight if you want, an extra 4-8oz in my experience. Load it to 280Rem levels and it should be pleasant enough.
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I have that same H-K stock on my LH Rem 700 7 Mag (which I bought new in 1980). It's been excellent --- I didn't skin bed it and it shoots at least as well as it did with the fully bedded factory stock.
PS: I also covered all of the metal with Teflon, including the Leupold scope.
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Thanks guys, lots of good ideas... I bought a Forbes 24b (30-06) thinking I’d invest in a completely new rifle for a little bit more than a premium stock... like the rifle, but can’t seem to let go of the 7mag... sentimental, I guess.
Hopefully I’ll figure it out and get out to use them more than I have lately.
Thanks for the good advice!
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