I have a Ruger 30-06 Model 77 with a synthetic stock. I don't know where to begin with bedding, free floating the barrel, etc. I've never done any "stock work" before, but I feel I'm capable of doing it - if I knew what to do. The fore-end is pretty much hollow. What do I do?
Perhaps bedding will improve the rifle, and that's what I was going to do with my Ruger .338 (boat paddle stock). Then I started thinking about all the work, so instead I replaced it a Hogue Rubber-Overmolded stock. I haven't shot the rifle (still snowing around here) but I am certain it will shoot at least as well or better than before. The cheaper of the Hogue stocks (pillar bedded) costs about $100.00 at Cabela's, while the one with full-aluminum bedding costs about $200.00.
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quote:Originally posted by Max503: I have a Ruger 30-06 Model 77 with a synthetic stock. I don't know where to begin with bedding, free floating the barrel, etc. I've never done any "stock work" before, but I feel I'm capable of doing it - if I knew what to do. The fore-end is pretty much hollow. What do I do?
Ditto on the Hogue!! How does your 30-06 shoot? If it aint broke dont fix it?
This rifle acts like there is a bedding problem. It strings shots and the point of impact moves (alot)as the barrel heats up. Besides, I hate that stock. It looks like something off of a toy rifle. Is the 30-06 a long action or short action?
quote:Originally posted by Max503: This rifle acts like there is a bedding problem. It strings shots and the point of impact moves (alot)as the barrel heats up. Besides, I hate that stock. It looks like something off of a toy rifle. Is the 30-06 a long action or short action?
Your 30-06 Ruger is a long action. You can get a Bell & Carlson Fiberglass stock for around $136.00 from Midsouth or bed the factory stock. McMillan makes one of the best stocks in the world but will cost you.
Good luck...James
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