Reply With QuoteI went withe SSS LRBR after a very long search. You cannot touch the features/ quality for the money anywhere. I looked at Russo, etc.
is there anyone else making a stock for the new savage target action? i talked to stockys and they say b and c doesnt make one.
any advice out there?
thanks
bob
I went withe SSS LRBR after a very long search. You cannot touch the features/ quality for the money anywhere. I looked at Russo, etc.
B&C doesnt make it especially for the target action, but any short action CENTERFEED stock will fit the target action (except the dual port model). You just dont use the middle action screw on the target action.
Stocky's has told people this will not work, but if you like I can get pictures of a RB/LP action in a centerfeed Medalist stock to prove it will fit. It drops right in. The front and rear screw spacing on a target action measures the same 4.400" as a centerfeed action. I believe the reason they say it wont work is because there is no pillar for the middle action screw, but alot of people say that screw isnt really needed anyway. If you really want that screw you can just install a 3rd pillar and fill in the magbox opening in the stock.. Not too hard.
Other options for pre-made stocks are HS Precision. Or you can get custom laminates from SSS or Joel Russo, or a composite from Stockade. Any of the custom ones are gonna have a long wait time though, so be prepared and know that going in.
”I have a very strict gun control policy: if there’s a gun around, I want to be in control of it.”
~Clint Eastwood
pd
thanks i iwll get one on order. do you like the green one with black webbing?
thanks
bob
Yes, I do like the Green with black webbing. I also have the black, and used to have a gray w/black web, and like every one of them. Never had a tan w/ black web, but might own one very soon...
Make sure you get one for a centerfeed action(4.400" spacing). Dont even bother telling them it is for a target action.
”I have a very strict gun control policy: if there’s a gun around, I want to be in control of it.”
~Clint Eastwood
Bought an A5 laminate stock from Joel Russo. Nicest stock, and a nice guy to deal with.
You can't go wrong with one of his stocks. The inletting was first class.
Put my Savage RBLP target action on it.
Look here. http://russoriflestocks.com/
Helen at Richards assures me that they do stocks for the new 3 screw target action so I have now ordered one.
http://rifle-stocks.com
10 stars for Russo Stocks! Simply no finer job of inletting on the planet. Incredible work. I will never buy any other non-composite stocks from any other source, period!Originally Posted by acasto
Love Russo Stocks and Joel is one of the nicest guys out there. They are pricey- when I added up everything I wanted on the stock, It was double the SSS. I was already over budget, so I went w/ SSS. If $ were no object, I would own a Russo now.
Yes, Joel does a very nice job on shaping and inletting. I am working on my fourth stock from him right now, just waiting on the barrel so I can do the bedding job. If you want a stock with wood other than a laminate he is the go-to guy. BTW: that is my Swede on his home page in the upper right corner.
That is good to here about the centerfeed Medalist working for the target actions. Another good option available.
well i ordered my medalist from stockeys today. they had one in green in stock!!!!
now to get my 20 practical barrel and target action in from jim briggs and let the fun begin.
bob
What contour barrel you goin with? On my buddies the 1" bull barrel just BARELY touched the stock at about the last 3 inches of the barrel channel. 5 minutes of sanding took care of it.
”I have a very strict gun control policy: if there’s a gun around, I want to be in control of it.”
~Clint Eastwood
cant recall but i think its a bull barrell.
bob
one other thing regarding these b@c stocks. i called b@c for info and they claimed the target action would not fit their stock. wonder how many sales they have missed by them not knowing their own product.
crazy stuff!!!
bob
I actually mentioned to them on the phone a while ago that it would fit, but I guess they wont tell people that since the middle screw cant be used.. Dont know. If it were me Id let them know that it could be used if they wanna fore-go that middle screw. You are right, sure they have missed alot of sales due to that, cause every other stock that is listed just for a target action is atleast $100+ more.
”I have a very strict gun control policy: if there’s a gun around, I want to be in control of it.”
~Clint Eastwood
the stupid girl on the phone didnt know anything and she wouldnt transfer me over to whoever is in charge! this sort of stuff just really irratates me after 50 years in sales and retail. frankly stockeys is just as bad.
this is why i never wanted to grow my business as i made more money handling all my own business and i didnt have to worry about this sort of stuff.
bob
doubt she was really stupid, but just there to take orders, figuring most people know what they want when they order. Atleast it is easy to get a hold of them. Dont know why she wouldnt transfer you to somebody to answer a question she didnt know though. Im sure there is some reason they say it wont fit, probably because if they did people will order it and be mad when it doesnt have the third pillar. No big deal to your and I, but sure theres people out there that would complain about it. I guess "technically" it isnt a "direct drop-in" stock for it, even though it will fit.
Maybe some liability reason if they tell people not to use the one action screw too.
BTW, I accept no responsibility if something happens for not using that screw...LOL
”I have a very strict gun control policy: if there’s a gun around, I want to be in control of it.”
~Clint Eastwood
well its pretty bad when the manufacture itself wont either listen or even want to talk to a consumer.
there had to be someone in charge at b@c wouldnt you think?
bob
This a good example of why I am having Joel do my stock. It may be a little more money but there is no frustration. :-* ::) ;D
AMEN! Plus the quality level is worth the extra cost to me. Nothing like holding a rifle that it truly one of a kind. I got my new stock blank laminated and ready to go to Joel come Monday. I can't wait to see the finished stock ;D
all well and good but i have a little story. it seems that my friend could hit the heck out of ducks with his cheap lc smith. his friend couldnt hit squat he had a lot of money. so he goes and gets him a browning superposed top of the line. guess what he still couldnt hit squat.
ill let you fellas figure this out.
bob
Not saying otherwise. I simply like to have a one off stock for my rifles. Does it make me a better shooter? Probably not. Do I like it better? Yes I do. This is a hobby for me and as such, I like things that are somewhat unique. It is not like I am spending a kings ransom for a stock :) To each their own.
Stockade makes excellent stocks. This is the Savage Duel Port Target Action Kevin built for me. His stocks weigh about half as much as wood laminated stocks do.
http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=366263&highlight=
http://www.stockadegunstocks.com/
joseph
Joseph,
Exactly how "bad" was the rough finished stock from Stockade? I mean how much filler was required to smooth out the imperfections? I am interested in one of their Super Saver stocks, but curious as to the amount of filler required to smooth the rough casting. I want to have this stock painted and do not want a lot of bondo that could chip out in the future. Thanks for your input.
Maybe a a teaspoon of filler. It was the first time I ever did a stock and the most time I spent was about 3 hours and it was a lot of fun doing it. Very easy job to do.
joseph
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