Which Stock for semi custom 22/250?

[Claret_Dabbler]

OK, so I am going to bring in a McMillan for the 22/250. I had intended just to go for the Sako 75 Varmint pattern. But I keep coming back to the A3/5 type.

So, which do I go for for a rifle which will be rebarrelled with a light varmint contour fast twist at some point in the next year or two?

This:

Or this?

 

[Redneck]

Dabbler i think they are both ugly as hell. But thats why its good we are not all the same

Cheers

 

[jay 22]

my mate has the stock in the top picture on his sako 75 6br but hasn't got the adjustable cheek piece on it. pretty heavy stock mind. though it is nice to use when shooting.

i would still have the other stock though in the bottom picture. but in ambi as if you ever sell the rifle in the future. it makes it more easy to sell.

take it from a lefty who shoots right handed action rifles. would have a sako tomorrow if there standard stocks wasnt so anti lefthanded

 

[jamross65]

CD

The A3 (without the adjustable cheek piece) will be on my next custom build project. Dennis Groom from Jackson rifles had a few over at my house a few months ago. It is very comfy to shoulder, at least for me. It also has the right height in the comb to lift my eye towards the centre of the scope. It does not tilt my right hand forward at the wrist that makes it uncomfortable, with a nice neutral position of the trigger finger/hand. I am past the stage of looks in my rifles and want something that firstly performs as best as it can and secondly is comfortable to use. I have used McMillans before and with the exception of my mates HS Precision thumbhole (still a close second though) nothing comes close. I think the problem with the A3/A5 is that they are very far removed from what a 'normal' stalking rifle stock looks like and appear quite outlandish. Function over form with me though.

 

[jcampbellsmith]

Brian

Holland's Signature Series™ Thumbhole Stocks! - http://www.hollandguns.com/

I am very taken with these stocks. Regards JCS

 

[jamross65]

Brian

Holland's Signature Series™ Thumbhole Stocks! - http://www.hollandguns.com/

I am very taken with these stocks. Regards JCS

Just had a look at them, impressive!

 

[User00003]

Why not go for something that's functional AND good looking - have a look at the Bell & Carlson 'Standard Medalist Style' in Black, solid as a rock, nice Monte Carlo, Alu Bedding, good looking, etc. That's what will be going on my next hill rifle for certain.

 

[Claret_Dabbler]

I should say guys that weight is not a major concern here - within reason.

I already have a light stalking rifle in a McMillan.

I just keep coming back to the ergonomics of the A3.

 

[Offroad Gary]

Brian, post a pic of your stalking rifle in its current form - I'm looking for inspiration for a project.

Search "tango 51" on google to see the sako varmint put to good use

Did you chrony the stumpy 22 250 yet?
Cheers

Gary

 

[KevinF]

The Sako hunter McMillan is pleasantly chunky in the hand and pretty to behold; its style does not frighten the horses. It was a close thing until I held an A5. Undainty as chuff and no doubt an excellent Viagra sub for those challenged that 'tacticool' way, the A5, in my view, does it all.

I readily admit they are not for all. However, I stalk with one on a 13lb rig that shoots well off of sticks, off binoculars, off a bipod or off of bags or anything else that comes to hand, and I have come to love and appreciate its stability and ugly function-follows-form approach.

Just my two penn'orth.

 

[Claret_Dabbler]

Gary, The chronograph seems to be knackered. I will pull it apart at the weekend and see if I can get it going.

The 260 currently looks like this. I think this is how she will stay until the current barrel is gone. I guess there is at least 600 rounds down this pipe. Should last a few more years...

 

[ejg]

A friend is thinking of changing his stock. He has the bottom one
on your pictures. Also has it on a sako 75.
So there might be one up for sale soon.
Don't know about the A5 is a bit of a lump.
edi

 

[Ronin]

Brian


I have rifles with both the Sako Varmint and A5 stocks.


Both serve the purpose they were built for.

The Sako Varmint, is the more comfortable for all round shooting - ie, multi position and very good for prone off bipod.

The other plus is it is considerably cheaper than the A3/5.


Good suggestion of Gary to look at Tango 51.

Although the stocks used to create these rifles are heavily modified with "texture" on the palm swell and forend.

You could look at Edi's stocks - they are very good.


If you were to look towards laminate - there is a very good manufacturer in Norway who's stocks are truly excellent - albeit circa 650 GBP, ajustable length comb, length etc and very good metalwork.

(cannot recal the makers name, but it isnt the ones sold by Jackson rifles....)

 

[Claret_Dabbler]

Redmist, I already have the Sako 75 Varmint on order with the deposit paid. D day for final changes to the spec is next Friday, after that it is in the production queue and cannot be changed. I have it ordered with the same colour scheme as my current one, but with the stock 0.25" longer. It is coming with Au pillers fitted etc. I cannot get the Z6i far enough forward in the current set-up, so a longer stock should help.

I just keep coming back to the A3. If I could keep the weight down I might have went for it.

The vast majority of my shooting is standing with sticks or sitting. Rarely ever shoot prone.

I will maybe just leave the order as it is.

 

[User00003]

Dabbler,

You've already made up your mind, and you know it

 

[Offroad Gary]

My tooley was an a3 I think (pics avasilable if you search) accurate but lumpy, I think sako is more field friendly and suits the sako action better. A3 would look ok with nasty remmy, but not sure with sako?? Ill have one again soon maybe, A3 that is.....

 

[AndrewS]

Brian

Just my two-pennyworth - stick with the Sako Varmint stock!

Andrew