Advice for a newb that needs a shorter lop stock for hunting.

[tysonc]

Hey guys, first post. This year was my first for deer. I bought a cheap 110 package in 30-06 from walmart to start me off.

I have noticed that while the rifle is shouldered and I am getting my eye to proper relief - I bought a nikon buckmaster so about 2.5in - I have to really crane my neck forward. This is ok for a short time but if I'm studying a deer or holding for more than 30 secs it's rather uncomfortable. I'm not a big guy, 5'7'' and I have a short neck. So I was thinking about dropping the rifle into a shorter stock.

I am not looking to build a long range precision weapon, just a solid deer rifle. So what are my options without getting ridiculous in price ($150+)?

[Smokey262]

Just cut the stock down to the length you want, viola!

I am not tall as well, so I do this to my hunting rigs. It also helps to cut the stock when the weather is cold and you have a heavy coat on.

[Blue Avenger]

used wood stock, cut shorter and a new recoil pad.

[catfish]

sound like an eye relief problem not lop. move the scope back and or get another mount so you can move it back more.

[Axtell3]

I'm about the same size. same gun.
I got a 1 piece pictinny base from miday, a weaver I think. I also cut an inch from the stock, but had to do some work on the pad base and inside the tupperware to work.
Eventually I got a different stock, barrel scope trigger etc. and went semi custom.
Just watch the eyebrow if the scope is too close. I found the tupperware sporter to have a pretty good slap.

[JCalhoun]

A factory youth stock is about an inch shorter on LOP.

I would also look into moving the scope further back. The multi-slotted base is a very good idea considering how short the modern scope tubes are.

[tysonc]

So what would I need to do/buy so that I can move the scope back. The current mounts look like they're as far back as they can get.

[JCalhoun]

A Picatinny style rail is what you look into.

There are several available for Savage rifles. Look for companies such as Farrell, TPS, Warne, Badger, etc.

[GaCop]

EGW also has picatinney style aluminum mounts that are reasonably priced.