“Tag: Stocks”

A well-sealed walnut stock will stand up to most hunting conditions, though a wood stock is not as rigid or easy to produce as a synthetic stock. Many of the today’s wood stocks are plain looking, and the highly figured stocks come at a premium. Has the synthetic stock won after all?

The Ruger American has some great features—hammer-forged barrel, reliable action, crisp trigger—but many would not consider the molded, polymer stock to be among them. With that in mind, American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach went with an aftermarket solution in his quest to build a precision hunting rifle.

Consider these stock options to make your long-range rifle more effective—and comfortable.

The difference a stock can make.

McMillan Fiberglass Stocks has extended its hunting stock line with the Game Stalker.

There are lots of reasons to put a new stock on your old rifle, but cost, time and skill required to do the job prevent most of us from getting around to it. Magpul leaves us with no more excuses now that the company has introduced its Hunter 700 stock. It’s tough, adjustable, easy to install and has a built-in aluminum bedding block—all for about $250.

The Boyds At-One stock offers buttstock, comb, grip and forearm adjustments for an overall custom fit, and is constructed of top-grade laminated hardwood to ensure rigidity and stability.

So, you want to commission a wood and metal masterpiece, or maybe try your own hand at stockmaking.