Author Topic: Hogue over moulded stocks (Read 712 times)

kb · « **on:** September 17, 2005, 09:48:25 PM »

Im thinking of getting one of these for my Mod 70 sporter, has any one else tried one? What has been your experiances?

Thanks,

kb

Keith L · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2005, 04:18:50 AM »

It is not in the same category as your model 70, but some of the stock is the same. I have one on a Ruger 10/22 that I spent way to much building a few years ago. I like the feel of the stock, and it seems quite rigid enough for that project. In many ways it was the most cost effective and successful part of the project. I wouldn't be afraid to buy one again. I hope someone who has used one on a centerfire rifle answers this as well. Good luck!

Moose-Hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2005, 04:19:43 PM »

This is probably news that you didn't want to hear on those Hogue stocks, but they suck. If you want a no-hassle, dependable stock, then I would suggest you throw down another Benjamin or two and get a McMillan stock.

Keith L · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2005, 04:37:32 PM »

Quote from: Moose-Hunter

This is probably news that you didn't want to hear on those Hogue stocks, but they suck. If you want a no-hassle, dependable stock, then I would suggest you throw down another Benjamin or two and get a McMillan stock.

Is that from your use of one, or an opinion?

kb · « **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2005, 02:44:01 AM »

What is it that you dont like about them? Lets hear the details..... Facts?

kb

Moose-Hunter · « **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2005, 03:28:25 PM »

Yes, I've owned one and used one before on a Model 70 300 Win. Mag.

kb,

You know what you should do if you can? Find a place that carries both of those stocks and compare them. You'll notice the difference in the comfort fitting right off the bat. The proof is in the pudding.

kb · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2005, 12:55:47 AM »

Is it the fit that you dont like about it? Quality? Poorly constructed?

It seems from your last post that you didnt find the stock comfortable. Was it too short for you?

Ive put one on my 10-22 as well and it seems like a nice stock. I like the over moulded rubber feature. That is the main interest in this stock. has anyone else run accross the OM by another maker?

Moose-Hunter · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2005, 06:15:43 PM »

kb,

It was the fit that just didn't seem right to me and it wasn't comfortable at all, especially when I fired that rifle from the bench. I "felt" the recoil a lot more than I did when I had a McMillan stock on that same rifle. Of course, you could shoulder the same stock and love it. Everybody is different when it comes to shooting rifles.

On the quality issue, I'd probably say it was on the same lines as the factory synthetic stocks that come with new Winchester rifles. In my opinion they ain't that great, but like I said, you might like it.

With the many different configurations of McMillan stocks that are available for the Winchester Model 70 rifles, I think you'd do a lot better getting one of those. However, McMillan just ain't the only stockmaker out there that makes good stocks either!