Stock recommendations

[Pabst Blue Wizard]

I've got a 111 Trophy Hunter, Long Action, Bottom Bolt Release, Detachable Magazine. Picked it up pretty cheap a while back, it's been reliable for the short ranges of the midwest, but I've recently moved to the Rockies and I think I'll need to get rid of the flexy plastic stock.

I've been looking around the forums and Boyds seems to be about the only answer many have landed on. I've emailed Choate, they don't have an option for me.

My question, in part, is about converting to a blind mag. If I were to do this, would my options open up? I'm not particularly against Boyds, but the reviews I've seen are that they're pretty heavy and I'd like to keep this thing as light as I can.

Thanks!

[Dave Hoback]

1: Light,
2: Strong,
3: Inexpensive/More Affordable.

You can have two of the three options listed. And then there is style to contend with. I take it you are after a more traditional looking stock? If so, that further limits options.

[Alguapo]

Try the Stockys website. Plug in what you have and see what pops up. I have two H-S Precision stocks that I like a lot.

[big honkin jeep]

Not sure which magazine style your Trophy Hunter has.
I think they were package guns that had the plastic Axis style release tab instead of the metal mag release on the bottom in front of the magwell. You're going to need to know which to confirm fit and may need to call around and make sure before purchase.

Bell and Carlson may have what you need. Their full length bedding block sporter style stock is a very good unit.
Hogue also makes Savage stocks in standard, dual pillar bedded and full legnth bedding block models.
I think theyre about a hundred cheaper than a B&C for the full block models.
Either may be less than MSRP if you can shop around and find one.

I like the Boyds okay but my problem with them is that synthetic stocks are much more durable and the Boyds absolutely NEEDS pillars and bedding in my opinion because the laminate is soft and the escushions will pull into the wood if you overtorque the action screws even a little. This can cause action screw length problems and binding of the action.
A ready to go synthetic unit with a block or pillars would be preferable to me.

[KMW1954]

They require a but of work but they are very affordable and look great when finished. Can be had in Walnut or Laminate.
https://richardsmicrofitgunstocks.com/product-category/sporter-styles/

One I have finished.

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[Dave Hoback]

Unfortunately, one thing being overlooked: you’re going to need the the blind magazine parts in the stock. Now, Savage may sell these parts to individuals. I don’t know. But the easiest may be trying to find a used, factory-long Action, blind mag stock, and lift the magazine internals from it. Otherwise you’ll need to source the parts from Numrich….maybe.

[jkv45]

Try the Stockys website. Plug in what you have and see what pops up. I have two H-S Precision stocks that I like a lot.
I have an HS Precision stock on my Savage Model 10, and like it as well.

I also have a Boyds stock on a .22 Savage. I've made some modifications to improve it, but I'm not impressed with Boyds.

HS Precision stock at the back, Boyds Pro Varmint front.

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[KMW1954]

My question, in part, is about converting to a blind mag. If I were to do this, would my options open up?

Thanks!

I have both a DBM Model 11 and an older Stagger Feed Blind magazine Model 10. Both now have Boyd's stocks on them. So yes I have spent some time researching stocks for both. Personally I do not believe you would gain much in availability by switching. Though what I do understand is that the magazine parts for the blind mags is very limited and in the case of the small retaining clip that holds the metal box into the stock is near impossible to source. So I would take some time and investigate that point before making any decisions on which stock.

[Pabst Blue Wizard]

Big thanks to all the replies. I've emailed and send photos to a fee places mentioned. If I find a good solution I'll be back to share!

[Dave Hoback]

Big thanks to all the replies. I've emailed and send photos to a fee places mentioned. If I find a good solution I'll be back to share!

By the way: You could come back just because. This is The forum for Savage enthusiasts. So welcome to & hope we see you back to participate. :tea:

[charlie b]

They require a but of work but they are very affordable and look great when finished. Can be had in Walnut or Laminate.
https://richardsmicrofitgunstocks.com/product-category/sporter-styles/

One I have finished.

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I was thinking of getting one in solid walnut as well. I take it you like it? Did you bed and pillar?

[KMW1954]

I was thinking of getting one in solid walnut as well. I take it you like it? Did you bed and pillar?

Yes I really like it and it was a lot of fun doing it. I did glass bed it and pillars. What I used were 1/4" ID bronze bushings that I found at ACE Hardware because they were the thinnest wall I could find. As there is not a lot of material to work with between the mag well and the trigger well because of the sear..

Have been thinking of doing this same stock for my Model 10 with the blind magazine. Only also thinking of maybe doing it in Rosewood Laminate.

[charlie b]

I'll be doing one as a single shot so not a problem with strength. I was also considering inletting an Al block vs bedding.

Sorry for the thread drift.

I also have a Boyd's Varmint on my Axis. Not what I would choose for hunting. I'd rather have a plastic stock for that.

[Pabst Blue Wizard]

https://www.bellandcarlson.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1089

Emailed my info to the B&C folks and they confirmed that this stock will fit!

[charlie b]

Nice pick

[big honkin jeep]

I think you'll be really happy with it. B&C makes a a very solid stock.
Post some pics and give us a range report once you get it installed.

[pdog06]

I agree. You will like the B&C.

[PhilC]

Have an older B&C varmint/tactical and really like it.