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replacement stock for a Ruger M77 bolt action

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December 11, 2018, 11:13 AM
old rugged cross
replacement stock for a Ruger M77 bolt action
I have one with a factory synthetic stock. Not sure if it is a Hogue or something else. I don't really dislike it just Wondering what is out there that might be an upgrade? Thoughts? Thx



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December 11, 2018, 11:55 AM
xl_target
Boyd's has replacement stocks for the M77.
They have them for the older Tang safety models and for the later models.
December 11, 2018, 12:04 PM
craigcpa
quote:
Originally posted by xl_target:
Boyd's has replacement stocks for the M77.
They have them for the older Tang safety models and for the later models.


Seconded.


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December 11, 2018, 12:26 PM
old rugged cross
Are you guys recommending based on personal experience. Or just pointing out they offer them?
I do not dislike the factory stock. Wondering if there is something a bit lighter.



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December 11, 2018, 01:02 PM
YellowJacket
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Are you guys recommending based on personal experience. Or just pointing out they offer them?
I do not dislike the factory stock. Wondering if there is something a bit lighter.

I mean, McMillan is top of the line if you want spend some of your money. Bell & Carlson, HS Precision, Boyd's, etc. all offer replacements for Rugers.

My Rugers wear factory stocks, both wood and boat paddle.


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December 11, 2018, 04:15 PM
xl_target
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Are you guys recommending based on personal experience. Or just pointing out they offer them?
I do not dislike the factory stock. Wondering if there is something a bit lighter.


That depends on what you want to do with it and how much the factory stock weighs. Extremely light stocks can sometimes be a compromise.
If you are going to use a sling as a shooting aid or a bipod, you want a stiffer stock (which might weigh more than the factory stock)


For example; I have a Remington 700 LVSF in .223 that came with a Bell & Carlson Light Varmint synthetic stock from the factory. That stock weighs 1.8 lbs.
The rifle shoots extremely well and is a joy to carry around but I cannot use a bipod or use sling pressure as a shooting aid, as the stock touches the barrel when pressure is exerted on the fore end.
I've looked at many other brands and can't find anything that I like that would weigh less or even the same (that would be a substantial improvement).
I've looked at stiffer stocks like McMillan and HS Precision and they all weigh more.
One of the reasons that I left the B&C stock on there, is because in its current configuration, it is a joy to carry around.

My 1980's tang safety Ruger M77 still rides around its factory walnut stock. It is heavy compared to today's rifles.