Hunting Stock Design

[Shane Lindsey]

I like the old school sporter style of the Christensen (for a woods rig), but the trigger reach is very long. Have to curl my fingers up and put them in front of the pistol grip to reach and get square on the trigger.

 

[MT-JONAS]

What's the cost for the 1 pound saving?

not as much as the regret of building this whole thing on a SA Savage action. The aftermarket support is too limited. I was able to sell the chassis for a fair price so that helped. It's still a pound heavier than I wish but 8 1/2 pound rifle isn't terrible.

I tried the chassis stock and didn't care for it. I don't mind if folks think it was crazy going to this stock over the chassis. I bought a Chevy pickup once too.

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

Manners PH with the Mini Chassis is my favorite to date.

Edit - build weight is 10lbs 9oz with suppressor, rings, and optic.

 

[Hand Skills]

The MDT HNT26 is mainly carbon - about the 'warmest' a chassis is gonna get.

It's up there in price too, but they do a savage SA inlet.

HNT26 Chassis System

The first purpose-built hunting chassis from MDT. Weighing in starting at 26oz (for chassis stock, buttstock, forend and pistol grip combined), this is the most ultra-light hunting rifle chassis on the market.

mdttac.ca

I tried one, but found I'm more of a stock guy - at least for now.

 

[Buzzsaw]

Manners PH with the Mini Chassis is my favorite to date. View attachment 558125

Does mini chassis mean bedding is NOT required? Nice set up.

 

[David_h]

I'll second the peak 44 with one caveat.
The ergonomics for the grip are excellent BTW.

I am not totally sold on the second generation recoil pad. seems to get rock hard in the real cold and deforms it not sitting just so in storage.

Almost too lightweight for a boomer.I did a 300PRC and it came out really light.

I store my Peak 44 (Weatherby Backcountry) in a muzzle down to keep any weight off that recoil pad. Hoping to get some good lifespan out of the recoil pad.

 

[grouse]

Savage can be tough to find support for.

I put a Bell and Carlson on an old Flat Back and it worked well. Has the aluminum block. Not much of a long range style. https://www.bellandcarlson.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1040

HS Precision has Savage stocks that can be be set up for long range.

PST114 – Savage Model 10 FCP / 12 LRP Short Action Rifle Stock

Fits: Savage model 10 FCP / 12 LRP right hand short action detachable magazine with large tactical barrel contour.

shop.hsprecision.com

The lightest and most espensive is Pure Precision.

Savage 110 Adjustable Stock - Pure Precision

The Savage 110 Adjustable Altitude series stock is designed for the hunter or shooter that wants to save weight on their rifle but add adjustability without sacrificing strength and durability. Utilizing layers of carbon fiber, a lightweight super strong fill and weighing approximately 38...

pureprecision.com

Unfortunately McMillan and Manners have stopped making stocks for them. Although Manners may still do one for the SA Savage.


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McMillan is making stocks again

 

[Buzzsaw]

I think Peak 44 has changed the recoil pads since I bought mine but you should contact them and ask. They have good communication.

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

Does mini chassis mean bedding is NOT required? Nice set up.

Correct

 

[Shane Lindsey]

McMillan is making stocks again

I guess they saw everyone going to their competition and was losing $$$.

 

[skipglo]

Ambient temperature is ambient temperature! All stocks are the same outdoors and for that matter....indoors as well. ....just me!

 

[adk hunter]

Ambient temperature is ambient temperature! All stocks are the same outdoors and for that matter....indoors as well. ....just me!

My Savage 99's would argue that and win...

 

[Carlos88]

Check out Peak 44 stocks. I love mine. I replaced a Manners EH-1. Going all lightweight.

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Now that's a fine rig!

 

[MT-JONAS]

You won't see a dog box built out of solid aluminum or steel. Why not? Because metal is much colder to the touch, no matter if it's 30 degrees or -30.