I have a box stock 10/22 that needs the LTR treatment. It will be getting a TSR100 for sights but I haven't decided on what stock to put on it yet. I'm leaning towards the butler creek or the hogue. Both have sling studs and I believe a little longer LOP. I'm about 6'0" so I'd prefer as long a LOP as I can get. One of my biggest complaints about the factory stock is the slippery buttplate. Do both the BC and hogue have nice grippy buttplates? Which stock provides a better cheek weld for the use of tech sights?
Opinions of stocks other than the two mentioned are also welcome.
Proper cheek weld is a very personal matter as we are all built differently. Unless you acquire a stock with an adjustable cheek piece, be prepared to either a) suffer with inaccuracy or b) customize the comb to the correct height for you.
I customized the comb on a rifle for my wife, and I cannot see through the tech sights, but it is perfect for her.
get the The Hogue® Overmold Stock http://www.shootersdiscount.com/cart/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1248
well worth the money and easy to do no fussing around
I picked up a Fajen adjustable to I could actually see what was the correct position for everything. Haven't used it yet though - have to get some epoxy for the front sling stud,
Quote from: thisismyboomstick on April 20, 2009, 01:27:20 PM
I'm leaning towards the butler creek or the hogue.
I like the feel of the Hogue more. I own currently have LTRs with both stocks and both do the job.
What about the Axiom R/F Ruger 10/22 Rifle Stock over at Blackhawk.com (http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Axiom-RF-Ruger-1022-Rifle-Stock,1371,166.htm (http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Axiom-RF-Ruger-1022-Rifle-Stock,1371,166.htm))? Have been eyeballing that one for a month or so. Looks like it might work well for those with AR's.
Sister has one of the Hogue Overmold on her 10/22 and maybe I'm old fashioned, I actually like the wood or plastic better. The Overmold was just too tacky (the tactile feel not the looks ;) ) for me. Strikes me as a dust and grit magnet.
Joseph
A friend of mine has a standard 10/.22 carbine in a Hogue overmolded stock (as referenced above). I measured the LOP on it this past weekend at 14 7/8" (center of trigger to center of butt plate). This is a little over an inch longer than my wooden stocked carbine. It also has a nice recoil pad that blunts the trauma of that heavy .22LR kick! (and also grabs the shoulder pocket).
Keep 'er on target!
Snap
The butt stock extensions are ugly, but they work on the standard carbine stock. I have use skateboard tape on the standard stock and it works, but can irritate the skin through a thin t-shirt. I also have grooved the plastic and steel butt plates with a 20 line per inch checkering file. Jimmy Moore
The overall quality of the hogue seems to be slightly better than the butler creek in my opinion. I'm not sure if I would prefer the rubber overmold or not. When I started doing some research I found that hogue makes a "nylon overmolded" stock. I don't know if it is really overmolded or just a solid synthetic stock. I might give it a try.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=258395 (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=258395)
I've got a Hogue on my 'squirrel gun' and love it. I like the 'grippy' texture and it has been durable; I got it in late 2000 or early 2001.
I'd recommend against the Axiom; I've heard mixed reviews on quality, and I'm not sure that its worth the extra expense over a Tapco T-6. Incidentally, I've got a T-6 on order after seeing how well it works at Ramseur this past weekend. It adjusted down far enough for a 9 year old to use it, and out far enough for his dad to be comfortable with it. Also, I've dealt with their customer service, and its top notch. Made in the USA, too.
I'll have a report later on it.
MCKNBRD
I know a few guys that have Hogue stocks have issue with the mags dropping free. Just something to bear in mind, and fix, if you go with the Hogue. I tend to like the Hogue myself.
Also, a factory RIFLE (not CARBINE) stock makes some difference (they are slightly longer, and a much better buttplate), and they can be had on eBay from time to time. Usually pretty cheap.
http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RSC&Product_Code=BW07&Category_Code=Stocks
I tossed one of those on the oem stock, and it lengthened it by around an inch, and has a nice non slip surface. Thumbs up review from me :)
I bought one of the Tapco (I know...) adjustable stocks and it works great. You can adjust the length of pull, so it is perfect for short or tall.
I've had no cheek weld issues when using tech sights and can easily shoot Rifleman score with it. I am 6'.
At the last AS, is was used by a 5' nothing female and a 6' plus male on the same day.
They may not look the best, but the utility outweighs this.
i have a cheek weld issue with my Remington 597 when i do it I'll do a tutorial on how to reshape the comb as well since the stock will have to be raised on how to do so
it's actually really cheap to do the most expensive part is the fact that i am going to have the stock DuraCoated
I like this one a lot, get the adjustable cheek pad it pays off.
http://www.combatstocks.com/Choate_Ruger_10_22_Dragunov_stock_.cfm (http://www.combatstocks.com/Choate_Ruger_10_22_Dragunov_stock_.cfm)
(http://www.combatstocks.com/images/rug_drag.jpg)
Well, I ended up going with the Hogue nylon overmolded stock. The "overmolded" in the description is a bit misleading since the stock is just one solid piece of material. It seems fairly stiff overall which is good. The length of pull is about the same as the factory stock. It may be at most 1/4" longer but the fact that the rubber buttpad is compressible probably cancels out that 1/4". I won't be able to pass judgement on the cheek weld until my tech-sights show up in the mailbox.
One thing that worried me after reading other reviews of the rubber overmolded hogue's was magazines dropping free. This isn't a problem at all with the nylon stock. Factory mags dropped right out. If anything the magwell is a little looser than the factory stock since one of my tighter fitting mags slides in and out a bit easier in the hogue.
Quote from: thisismyboomstick on June 22, 2009, 11:37:41 PM
Well, I ended up going with the Hogue nylon overmolded stock. The "overmolded" in the description is a bit misleading since the stock is just one solid piece of material.
Yours is nylon "overmolded" as the base stock underneath is fiberglass..... ;)
Something to consider:
How's the cheek weld on your stock when it's wet from rain or perspiration?