Will This Stock Work?

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I'm looking at giving up on trying to build an 800-1000 yard gun, and getting a Rem 700 SPS in 204 Ruger. Mainly because I will use it way more often, and the funds just aren’t there to have both right now.

My question is, with the 700 SPS Varmint, the boyds stocks list only the tacticool and thumbhole stock for the heavy barrels. I want the classic style stock, but it is only listed for the factory barrel. If I pick up a SPS Varmint (heavier barrel,) I'm thinking I could get the normal SPS classic stock, and just dremel the inside out a bit for the heavier barrel to fit. Will this work? Does anyone have experience with this?

I just don't want the black plasic, but don't have the money for some high dollar stock.
 
Originally Posted By: millerjqI'm looking at giving up on trying to build an 800-1000 yard gun, and getting a Rem 700 SPS in 204 Ruger. Mainly because I will use it way more often, and the funds just aren’t there to have both right now.

My question is, with the 700 SPS Varmint, the boyds stocks list only the tacticool and thumbhole stock for the heavy barrels. I want the classic style stock, but it is only listed for the factory barrel. If I pick up a SPS Varmint (heavier barrel,) I'm thinking I could get the normal SPS classic stock, and just dremel the inside out a bit for the heavier barrel to fit. Will this work? Does anyone have experience with this?

I just don't want the black plasic, but don't have the money for some high dollar stock.


http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/the-614/*NEW%21*-Bobby-Hart-Long/Detail

these are on sale at Stocky's and are a good value for a drop in fit for sps varmint.
 
Originally Posted By: FurhunterAre you wanting a laminated or composite stock?

Budget?

Looking to get a Laminent. I just like the wood look over plastic. I like some of this high dollar HS precision stocks and the like, but I'd like to stay around $100-$150, since the trigger will have to go, and the glass will be as much as the rifle after that.

After filing taxes I'm getting a whole $140 back. That's where the stock comes in, since it's just a want for a better look.
 
Originally Posted By: pahntr760Why does the trigger have to go? If you know what you're doing, a 2.5# trigger is simple.


This......

New Remington triggers are decent enough. They a great hunting trigger with a little help.
 
Originally Posted By: pahntr760Why does the trigger have to go? If you know what you're doing, a 2.5# trigger is simple.

I don't know what I'm doing, only read polish this, don't remove metal because they're only surface hardened, etc. But I've never tried it. I may give it a go though, and if I can get a good trigger, then I could work a better stock into the rifles budget, which would be great.

I've replaced one with a timney and it was cake, and made a world of a difference on my old Ruger M77 MKii. (Still have the factory trigger and spring laying around if anyone wants it)
 
I have an SPS sporter in a Boyds classic stock.
Pretty sure you'll run out of wood before you remove enough material to fit the varmint profile barrel. Even if you don't run out of wood, the forend is "groved" (for the lack of a better word) which would make it very thin.
My word skills suck:( but I'll try to take a pic to explain it when the sun comes up.
Stand by.

PS,,, there's actually a term for that stock profile but I can't remember what it is.
 
Originally Posted By: millerjqOriginally Posted By: pahntr760Why does the trigger have to go? If you know what you're doing, a 2.5# trigger is simple.

I don't know what I'm doing..............,

I think what they are trying to tell you is that the Rem 700 trigger is fully adjustable, but it is not a task for someone to do alone if you don't know what you're doing. Get help from someone who does.
 
Both my SPS (.223/.308 Tact with 20" barrel) came with the Houge stock with pillars. For hunting they are very good. Even from the bench they are very good. You can't hurt them and they are comfortable to shoulder. Why change at all, unless you are doing double duty at 800/1000 and then the boyds stock you mention is not appropriate.

Tom
 
If it was me and I was buying an SPS varmint in .204, I would forget about buying a Trigger and use the cash saved to buy a Bell and Carlson A2 composite stock and drop the action in. I did it on my .223 and it looks gorgeous and i get tons of guys asking about it at the range. I can hit anything with that rifle too. I too like the looks of the Boyd's laminated but they're not nearly as good of stocks.
 
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If you want to shoot that far you better consider another caliber. A 204 isn't an 800 or 1000 yard gun.

No a Boyds classic stock will not work with a SPS Varmint contour barrel.
 
Originally Posted By: GhostmanIf you want to shoot that far you better consider another caliber. A 204 isn't an 800 or 1000 yard gun.

No a Boyds classic stock will not work with a SPS Varmint contour barrel.

Thanks everyone for the advice. I'm completely new to the 204 round.

I said I'm giving up the 800-1000 yard gun, to purchase the 204. No way I'd use a 204 for that distance. The 204 will be the new varmint and coyote gun, probably 400 yards max range, most shots around 100-250 yards.

From what you guys are saying, it seems like a better investment would be a nice stock over the trigger.

I also understand a Boyds stock is not build for accuracy. I had put one on an old Ruger M77 and the accuracy was the same as the factory stock, but looked way better in my opinion. So it's just familiar.

For MGYSGT, the Varmint does not have the hogue stock with pillars on it, or I'd probably leave it like that. The tactical short barrels have that stock. I just don't like the look of the plastic rem stock..
 
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Originally Posted By: FurhunterI'd save the trigger money and put it in a decent stock for starters. Without spending Manners or McMillan money these pro series HS varmint stocks are pretty good. Its not a laminated stock but they are lighter and come in colors.

http://www.redhawkrifles.com/products/stocks/hsprecision/varmintstocks

These are nice looking, in some of the colors. If I can live with the colors, I may go this route. How are these HS varmint stocks compared to the B&C versions? Being as they are a little cheaper.
 


Quick question,,,, unless you're planning on shooting allot of colony varmints why not simply get a sporter and drop it in the stock you like?
A varmint barrel and laminate stock can get pretty heavy unless you do all your calling within 100yrds of the truck. Composites aren't that much lighter either until you get into the higher end stuff.
My SPS sporter in a Walnut Classic makes for a great little walking varminter and didn't cost a fortune to put together.
 
Originally Posted By: FurhunterI'd save the trigger money and put it in a decent stock for starters. Without spending Manners or McMillan money these pro series HS varmint stocks are pretty good. Its not a laminated stock but they are lighter and come in colors.

http://www.redhawkrifles.com/products/stocks/hsprecision/varmintstocks

The link that furhunter provided here is for Red Hawk Rifles. I found them recently online and they have great prices. I bought 2 zeiss scopes, 2 timney triggers, and a Bell and Carlson stock from them. Seem like good folks. Anyway, if you look under their custom rifle section, they offer SPS varmint models already in B&C stocks and ready to go for $895. That's not a bad price, and for $100 more they'll add a Timney trigger.

I already have one, but if I buy another 700 sps I will think about just going thru them.
 
Originally Posted By: RePete

Quick question,,,, unless you're planning on shooting allot of colony varmints why not simply get a sporter and drop it in the stock you like?
A varmint barrel and laminate stock can get pretty heavy unless you do all your calling within 100yrds of the truck. Composites aren't that much lighter either until you get into the higher end stuff.
My SPS sporter in a Walnut Classic makes for a great little walking varminter and didn't cost a fortune to put together.


If I were buying one new, I would go this route. However, I have a friend willing to sell me his SPS varmint cheap, and it's basically a new rifle. He sighted it in, took it out a couple times then put the scope on a different rifle. That's the only reason I'm going with the SPS Varmint.
 
Originally Posted By: Anton ChigurhOriginally Posted By: FurhunterI'd save the trigger money and put it in a decent stock for starters. Without spending Manners or McMillan money these pro series HS varmint stocks are pretty good. Its not a laminated stock but they are lighter and come in colors.

http://www.redhawkrifles.com/products/stocks/hsprecision/varmintstocks

The link that furhunter provided here is for Red Hawk Rifles. I found them recently online and they have great prices. I bought 2 zeiss scopes, 2 timney triggers, and a Bell and Carlson stock from them. Seem like good folks. Anyway, if you look under their custom rifle section, they offer SPS varmint models already in B&C stocks and ready to go for $895. That's not a bad price, and for $100 more they'll add a Timney trigger.


I already have one, but if I buy another 700 sps I will think about just going thru them.

Well I'm getting the SPS Varmint used (very little.) So at the $895 price, I could have the rifle, HS stock, timney trigger, and still some cash for bases and rings. I'm looking to stay under or right around $800 on the rifle, so I can put a good scope on it.
 


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