Where to get a stock.

MOAhunter · Post by **MOAhunter** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:16 pm

I have an itch to buy a low recoiling rifle for offhand shooting, 708, 6.5X55 or 260 perhaps. I really like my Sako and would likely consider another for this rifle too. I don't compete but may in the distant future, the plan right now is to have a very fun rifle to shoot varmints, targets and backup deer rifle.

Where are you guys getting your stocks? McMillan, Wooster? The ones that look like Anschutz FWT 1712 stocks.

I already have a couple good silhouette scopes for this project so I just need to buy or build a rifle. Recommendations for builds appreciated.

frankmako · Post by **frankmako** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:46 pm

check boyds gunstocks for good stocks.

cslcAl · Post by **cslcAl** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:26 am

Check out the new Tikka Forest. They have a factory wood stock that's very similar to the 1710. It's a great design for offhand shooting.
I bought a .260 and a 6.5 X 55 and they both shoot extremely well. I really like the Swede.

Al Foust

SqHunter · Post by **SqHunter** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:59 am

cslcAl wrote:Check out the new Tikka Forest. They have a factory wood stock that's very similar to the 1710. It's a great design for offhand shooting.
I bought a .260 and a 6.5 X 55 and they both shoot extremely well. I really like the Swede.

Al Foust

Al, do you find the Tikka to be too muzzle light? Sure seemed lighter than my Anschutz when I handled them at the store.

Liked the grip shape though!

SqHunter · Post by **SqHunter** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:02 am

MOAhunter wrote:I have an itch to buy a low recoiling rifle for offhand shooting, 708, 6.5X55 or 260 perhaps. I really like my Sako and would likely consider another for this rifle too. I don't compete but may in the distant future, the plan right now is to have a very fun rifle to shoot varmints, targets and backup deer rifle.

Where are you guys getting your stocks? McMillan, Wooster? The ones that look like Anschutz FWT 1712 stocks.

I already have a couple good silhouette scopes for this project so I just need to buy or build a rifle. Recommendations for builds appreciated.

McMillan used to make one for the Rem 700 that was just like the Anschutz, but sadly they stopped production. I emailed them about it last week and was informed they don't make it as a special production either.

I think this means we are left with Pharr or Wooster. The Wooster stock may be more forgiving, but at least I could not use the Pharr stock for anything other than silhouette. Your mileage may vary as they say.

SqHunter · Post by **SqHunter** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:03 am

MOAhunter wrote:I have an itch to buy a low recoiling rifle for offhand shooting, 708, 6.5X55 or 260 perhaps. I really like my Sako and would likely consider another for this rifle too. I don't compete but may in the distant future, the plan right now is to have a very fun rifle to shoot varmints, targets and backup deer rifle.

Where are you guys getting your stocks? McMillan, Wooster? The ones that look like Anschutz FWT 1712 stocks.

I already have a couple good silhouette scopes for this project so I just need to buy or build a rifle. Recommendations for builds appreciated.

McMillan used to make one for the Rem 700 that was just like the Anschutz, but sadly they stopped production. I emailed them about it last week and was informed they don't make it on special order either.

I think this means we are left with Pharr or Wooster. The Wooster stock may be more forgiving, but I could not use the Pharr stock for anything other than silhouette. Your mileage may vary as they say.

cslcAl · Post by **cslcAl** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:56 am

SqHunter, compared to what most shooters use they are light in the muzzle. For my current situation that is what I want. I have found that as I have gotten older the excessive muzzle weight is harder to hold. Even with my lever guns I have gone to lighter barreled guns.
I really like the cheek piece and grip of the Forest stock. For me at my stage of HP shooting this is all I could ask for in a rifle. I still have a 700 with a #4 tapered barrel in a Nesika stock, and will use it for STD HP on occasion. However for the money and versatility I don't think you can top the Tikka Forest.

Al Foust

SqHunter · Post by **SqHunter** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:26 am

cslcAl wrote:SqHunter, compared to what most shooters use they are light in the muzzle. For my current situation that is what I want. I have found that as I have gotten older the excessive muzzle weight is harder to hold. Even with my lever guns I have gone to lighter barreled guns.
I really like the cheek piece and grip of the Forest stock. For me at my stage of HP shooting this is all I could ask for in a rifle. I still have a 700 with a #4 tapered barrel in a Nesika stock, and will use it for STD HP on occasion. However for the money and versatility I don't think you can top the Tikka Forest.

Al Foust

You are likely right on that last statement. If Whittaker's had one in .243 I would likely not own my current Remington

Jerry G · Post by **Jerry G** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:26 am

McMillan has the patterns for just about any action you might have. They make a great standard rifle (heavy rifle) stock. For a great light weight stock (carbon fiber) Steve does a real nice job.

SqHunter · Post by **SqHunter** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:16 pm

Jerry G wrote:McMillan has the patterns for just about any action you might have. They make a great standard rifle (heavy rifle) stock. For a great light weight stock (carbon fiber) Steve does a real nice job.

Is the Wooster stock usable as a hunting stock too?

malinois · Post by **malinois** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 4:47 pm

I use a wooster on my Savage PTA action and its chambered in 7mm br. its a comfortable stock and its very close to the fit of my Robertson composite pharr that is my anschultz smallbore rifle.

dscak1 · Post by **dscak1** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:13 pm

Frank Carrillo in El Paso is also making stocks on, I believe, the Pharr/Robertson molds. I have seen several of his stocks and those that I have seen have been quality products. Dan

Jerry G · Post by **Jerry G** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:10 am

The Wooster stock is a hunter style stock. It is very light and well built. Don't tell Steve that I said a nice thing about his work.

MOAhunter · Post by **MOAhunter** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:19 am

I can't locate a Tikka Forest in the caliber I need so I'll likely have to build a 700 to my liking.
Too bad McMillan doesn't do a 700SA inlet In a 1712 - that would have been ideal!
Anyone willing to share Steve Wooster contact info?
Appreciate the recommendations.

SqHunter · Post by **SqHunter** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:27 am

MOAhunter wrote:I can't locate a Tikka Forest in the caliber I need so I'll likely have to build a 700 to my liking.
Too bad McMillan doesn't do a 700SA inlet In a 1712 - that would have been ideal!
Anyone willing to share Steve Wooster contact info?
Appreciate the recommendations.

I sent you a PM with his contact info. Good luck!

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