Hogue Fully Bedded

[Mike G]

Sorry.

308, 22" heavy fluted, short action - drop box magazine.

[cron]

The Hogue stocks with full bedding blocks are OK; however, they are not a tactical stock. Some people do not like the grabby feel of them but it doesn't bother me. Skim bedding with epoxy is probably a good idea, but this is true for all of these types of stocks.

I have a 10FP with PTG stealth bottom metal installed into one of the Hogue's with the full bedding block. The stock is not as stiff as the original Savage tactical stock, which is disappointing. I think it would be fine for a hunting rifle, but may not be the upgrade you expect. I went with the Hogue since it was available with a DBM inlet, but now I don't think it was worth it for a tactical/range gun. I also have a Boyd's tacticool, which is a very stiff stock, but it will require a bit of work to make it usable. I'd have to open up the barrel channel and pillar/glass bed the action.

If Bell & Carlson made a medalist with DBM inlet, that would be my first choice. If you are willing to do some work, the Boyd's stocks are a great value. Another option to consider is Stockade. I'd probably go with a Stockade now rather than the Hogue.