A new build is underway and I’m trying not to kill my money tree. Looking for a walking varminter laminated stock that has enough forearm to not be completely terrible on bags. Not seeing anything by Boyd’s that catches my eye. I’ve already been down the Richards Microfit road (NEVER again). What other manufacturers should I look at?
Who makes affordable laminate stocks?
- Thread starter Tommie
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This site has alot of options...http://www.rifle-stocks.com/ Thinking about a benchrest style to play at long range with...rsbhunter
Yep, that’s Boyds. Nothing they make is really catching my eye.
NEVER going down the Richards road again.
Fast14riot
Gold $$ Contributor
What action and inlet? I went with an old 40xb stock for my SA 700 used parts gun. Was under $100 shipped with all hardware (which was a killer deal, admittedly) but is a great stock with a comfy profile for on the bags or in the sling.
NorCalMikie
Gold $$ Contributor
Funny that you say "Never again" on the Richard's Micro Fit stocks. I have or have had close to 10+ (that I can remember) and no issues. I think I have 5 of my own now?
I love their selection of styles and lam colors. Better than most out there as far as cost and style selection. So it takes a bit of work to make it yours, that's what building is all about.
I love their selection of styles and lam colors. Better than most out there as far as cost and style selection. So it takes a bit of work to make it yours, that's what building is all about.
watercam
Silver $$ Contributor
Richards inletting is rough. That being said, assuming you are glass bedding they work. The exterior will need a fair amount of sanding to finish - hence the pricing. I have had a half dozen stocks from them but I like to do my own work and need a steady stream of projects to keep me happy...
+1 on Stocky's Have 2 on my builds--very happy.
Customer service great--had one on a F/TR build that cracked at the wrist---obvious defect--was quickly replaced with an apology to boot.
Good selection and decent pricing
NorCalMikie
Gold $$ Contributor
And Richard's Micro Fit Stocks are known as "gunsmith stocks" because they need work as far as fitting and finish. Some more than others and some, not too bad.
And whatever work you put into one of their stocks make it "yours".
And whatever work you put into one of their stocks make it "yours".
urbanrifleman
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The Bobby Hart benchrest stock from Stocky's is a Revolution. They are amazing.
urbanrifleman
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muleman69
USMC -1st marine Div. RVN
I have two of the Stocky's and one Sako 85 and they do look the same. Nice stock's, would go with them again for sure
I put one of these under an inexpensive Savage Model 12FV and turned it into a real shooter. They are pillar bedded and ready to shoot. I bedded mine anyway, but it shot well right out of the box.
https://www.eabco.net/Savage-Thumbhole-Varmint-Stock--Short-Action-1011121416_p_14233.html
https://www.eabco.net/Savage-Thumbhole-Varmint-Stock--Short-Action-1011121416_p_14233.html
That's Richards micro fit stocks. Some people have had bad experiences. Some good.
What price range do you consider affordable?
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