I am thinking of getting a hogue stock for a stainless rifle for bad weather hunting . My question is as they make two types one with aluminum piller bedding and the other has a full length bed block. Ruger has put the hogue stock on there new M 77 hawkeye alaskan but they went with the piller bed stock . Is there a reason to stay away from the full length block or did they go this way because the piller bed stock is about $70.00 cheaper.

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Originally posted by Tanoose:
I am thinking of getting a hogue stock for a stainless rifle for bad weather hunting . My question is as they make two types one with aluminum piller bedding and the other has a full length bed block. Ruger has put the hogue stock on there new M 77 hawkeye alaskan but they went with the piller bed stock . Is there a reason to stay away from the full length block or did they go this way because the piller bed stock is about $70.00 cheaper.

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I have two varmint rifles with the pillar bed system, and it seems quite adequate for those needs/

I believe I recently noticed that Hogue is now offering a smooth finish on their "overmolded" stocks. I believe that would be preferable.

The older "sticky" rubber finish is soft to touch and comfortable to hold, but the finish attracts dust/dirt and does not let go. The best way I've found to clean them is off the rifle after the hunt, in the sink with dish washing soap.

Les

sure its cheaper,thats why they went that route,i bought a full beded hogue stock for my mauser 06,i see no reason what-so every not to go full beded......very happy with mine, regards jjmp

Hello,
Well, not sure if the full alum. bedding offering is an advantage or not, but several I have spoken with opted for the std. pillar bedded version and seem quite happy with them in all aspects. Believe I would opt for the std. version, and in fact finishing a Mauser VZ24 in 9.3/62 cal. and will be using a pillar bedded version and not the full bedding block version. See no reason to spend the extra dollars, but if so desired, go for it!! Good luck in whatever you select.