Posted: 8/17/2017 10:43:25 AM EDT
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I recently acquired a used 700 5R 300 win mag
in an HS precision stock. I want the ability to use detachable AICS pattern mags. Would I be better off buying a new bottom metal or sell the stock and get a Magpul hunter? Is the HS Precision that much better than the Magpul? Thanks ahead of time for the input guys! |
| Not impressed by HS. I have a 5r from about 8 years ago, and the barrel channel is free-floating but not anywhere near symmetrical around the barrel. I know nothing is perfect, but this is glaringly sloppy-looking. I found others online reporting the same on theirs. If they sent this out the door, then i have no confidence in anything they do. |
| I've never seen any testing that compared the two stocks but I'd guess there wouldn't be much, if any, difference. They both use aluminum bedding blocks and are probably close in stiffness. In theory, the HS bedding block has more contact with the action, but it's been my experience that there is actually very little contact, usually just the top edges of the bedding block. |
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I have only had two HS- P stocks but I really liked both of them, had a nice solid quality feel.
I have never touched the Magpul stock but I assume it will work just as well. I went with the HS-Precision drop in bottom metal and magazines. You wont find better magazines (or more expensive). My long range loads won't fit in any short action mag so there is no point in going with an AICS mag setup. |
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If I sold the HS Precison stock what would be a good price? It's in pretty good shape. I just picked up an old, but like new, 700 VS LH in .22-250 for a beater/truck/tractor varmint gun. I may have the HS stock modified for the Surgeon bottom metal when I have half a foot cut off the barrel and threading done. Either the HS, Magpul, or even the Bell and Carlson are a huge improvement over the terrible plastic SPS stocks. I see B&C has some new stocks out that in profile look like the McMillan A3 adjustable. |
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I've sold several used ones with the 700 bottom metal for around $200 on GB. These were LH stocks, which while having a smaller market, sell quickly. I just picked up an old, but like new, 700 VS LH in .22-250 for a beater/truck/tractor varmint gun. I may have the HS stock modified for the Surgeon bottom metal when I have half a foot cut off the barrel and threading done. Either the HS, Magpul, or even the Bell and Carlson are a huge improvement over the terrible plastic SPS stocks. I see B&C has some new stocks out that in profile look like the McMillan A3 adjustable. |
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I googled Bell and Carlson Savage Stocks thinking they might have a less expensive upgrade option for a Model 10. The have some products that look good with some nice looking features, price is not cheaper than alternatives though. 
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There is a thread on the precision rifle forum. Wait......where am I? This thread has people fitting the magpul bottom parts and mags to the HS precision. I did mine pretty quickly and it runs like gangbusters!
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Sell the HS and buy this.... https://redhawkrifles.com/products/mesa-precision-arms-rifle-stocks-free-shipping-orders-over-199-grayboe-stocks-grayboe-short HS stocks are ridiculously over priced for what they are (A little fiberglass filled with syrofoam). Magpul is just another plastic stock. I sold a new take-off from a 700P and I sat on it for a couple months and finally got $125 for it. |