Planning an elk hunt next fall, and want to take my .375 RSM. Does ANYONE make a synthetic stock for it? I would hate to damage the fancy wood stock, plus a weight reduction would be nice.
Not much help here, but my guide in Zim 8 years ago carried a RSM in 416 with a synthetic stock, no idea what brand, but someone out there makes one.
DRSS
"If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat?"
"PS. To add a bit of Pappasonian philosophy: this single barrel stuff is just a passing fad. Bolt actions and single shots will fade away as did disco, the hula hoop, and bell-bottomed pants. Doubles will rule the world!"
Posts: 816 | Location: MT | Registered: 14 November 2004
I also have an RSM but mine is a 416 Rigby. I've seen a few posts like this over the years here on AR inquiring about synthetic stocks. To date, I haven't seen any positive replies. The fact that Ruger discontinued these guns makes it even more unlikely that someone will make a synthetic stock for these great rifles.
Tom Z
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Posts: 2347 | Location: Pennsylvania | Registered: 07 January 2005
If your PH was Gary Hopkins,_as of two weeks ago he is carrying the same rifle. I asked where he got the stock,other than "in the states"he doesn't remember. Sorry,I'm no help either.
Posts: 134 | Location: west MN | Registered: 22 September 2010
I've never seen any synthetic stocks for them. My dad took his Ruger Express Rifle in 300 Win Mag on our elk hunt last year. If it were me I'd just hunt with the wood stock. A couple of dings or scratches just adds character.
I believe MPI makes a stock for it. Some here don't like MPI fibreglass stocks. I do. I've had several and they all have worked very well. If bedded properly. They are what I would call an "old fashion" fibreglass stock. Meaning there is some work involved fitting them to the rifle. But, the end result can be Very good ! Their Safari Magnum stock has all the right measurements for easily shooting express sights .
Phil Shoemaker : "I went to a .30-06 on a fine old Mauser action. That worked successfully for a few years until a wounded, vindictive brown bear taught me that precise bullet placement is not always possible in thick alders, at spitting distances and when time is measured in split seconds. Lucky to come out of that lesson alive, I decided to look for a more suitable rifle."
Posts: 1934 | Location: Eastern Central Alaska | Registered: 15 July 2014
Not directly related to your question, but, regarding getting a lighter weight stock with synthetic rather than wood- may not be much difference. the M700 I got as a youth had a Walnut stock that I reshaped somewhat- then replaced it with a Lee Six synthetic and the rifle gained a few ounces. So if you find a synthetic stock for your rifle, you may want to weigh the present stock to see what difference there is.
Posts: 1421 | Location: WA St, USA | Registered: 28 August 2016
If your PH was Gary Hopkins,_as of two weeks ago he is carrying the same rifle. I asked where he got the stock,other than "in the states"he doesn't remember. Sorry,I'm no help either.
That would be him. Small world!
Bob
DRSS
"If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat?"
"PS. To add a bit of Pappasonian philosophy: this single barrel stuff is just a passing fad. Bolt actions and single shots will fade away as did disco, the hula hoop, and bell-bottomed pants. Doubles will rule the world!"
Posts: 816 | Location: MT | Registered: 14 November 2004
