Savage Tupperware Stocks: Just how bad are they?

[mannyrock]

 
Hey Guys,
 
   I've been reading with interest the articles on the new Savage Hog Rifle.  But it appears that it comes with the same crummy tubberware stock that is put on the Stevens 200.
 
   OK, I know they are crummy.  But just how crummy?  Has anyone ever accidently broken one open or in half?     
 
    They have sharp molded seams, but folks have said that 30 minutes of sandpapering will take care of that.
 
   Assume that you fill the butt with non-expanding foam to get rid of the hollow sound and add a little weight, do you still have a stock that is total garbage?  Or one that functions fine and just feels cheap?
 
  Anybody have any tales to tell?
 
Thanks, Mannyrock
 
 

[muznut 54]

If its like the ones on a Savage 10ml2 muzzleloaders I have seen better on pellet guns.

[Dave in WV]

I wouldn't have a problem with them. IMHO they're better than the older stocks Savage used as well as the flimsy POS that came on my stainless classic M70. The Stevens 200 stocks I handled were more rigid than the older stocks. Then again, almost every one hated the older Ruger boat paddle stocks and after Ruger changed to a more conventional stock there's a cult following of the boat paddle stocks. 
If you really want to know for yourself go check out some Stevens 200s. If you don't think they're too flimsy in the forend I'd say they're good to go.

[muznut 54]

The M70 you had must have been a push feed when Winchester was competing with Rem for price point. I have a few feather weights they are wsm cals but they all are factory epoxy bedded nice walnut and I have a few super shadows and they have nice synthetic stocks.

[Dave in WV]

My M70 is a stainless classic CRF. I got a Accuracy Innovations lamainted stock. It's heavy but it shoots well. I let a guy in OK or TX (can't remember) have the tupperware stock for the shipping cost. We're both happy with the deal.

[strut64]

The problem with the tupper ware stocks is that they are crooked.  They are strong enough in terms of not breaking but they also sort of mushy when compared to wood.  Lack rigidity is what I am saying.   \Go ahead and get one is you like but then buy a boyds laminate.

[MZ5]

The way in which they are functionally deficient is that they put different amounts of pressure on the barrel in different directions depending upon the day, how you're shooting (meaning from what position/support/tree branch/whatever), and the alignment of the planets or something.  That can push POI around on you, sometimes surprisingly far.  Or at least, it has pushed it around on me and on my brother, many times.  On a given rifle, and for a given hunter, it may or may not push POI around to harm your hunting.

[Huffmanite]

All I can say, my two Stevens stocks and the Savage Axis stock have been replaced with wood stocks I made for them.

[Singleshotsam]

If it has the savage accustock you should be good to go.  If not replace it.

[muznut 54]

I agree that is a good synthetic stock Savage addressed the issue with that one.