I have a M77 MkII in 270 with the all weather skeleton style stock, personally and most close friends that have shot it agree it kicks like a mule so I have been tossing around the idea of adding weight to it, is there any down side to adding weight other than being able to carry it comfortably? can it damage anything? Does anyone know the basic approximate rifle weight it would be appreciated and how much would be to much weight to add?
first post, curious as to adding weight to m77 mkII 270
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Welcome to the Forum.
Some folks prefer the stock you have, so modifying it would decrease it's value somewhat.
Have you tried a replacement stock? Adding a good quality recoil pad to a replacement stock is an easy option. That way, you can get a little weight, (wood stock vs the current stock,) and adding a recoil pad for shooting comfort.
Some folks prefer the stock you have, so modifying it would decrease it's value somewhat.
Have you tried a replacement stock? Adding a good quality recoil pad to a replacement stock is an easy option. That way, you can get a little weight, (wood stock vs the current stock,) and adding a recoil pad for shooting comfort.
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Search the gun shows, and stock manufacturers. I have a couple of Bell & Carson stocks for a M 77 with a tang safety. THe MKII is a later model, and stocks are being made.
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Had the same stock on 300wm. Very good hunting rifle. Akin to prize fighter punch when on the bench. I was toying around with different ideas for recoil reduction so i put a leangth of lead in the top cavity of the stock. This was a bad idea because after 20 or so rounds fired the lead was starting to break through at the comb. I then replaced the stock with a hogue. This helped with recoil but at the expense of awkward added weight. I wish I had kept the factory stock. It was very good as hunting/easy carrying rifle.
lion hunter, When you add weight to a stock, whatever it's composition, you need to "anchor" that weight solidly. Whether it's a recoil reducer or simple dead weight. It needs to be "epoxied" in to prevent just what occured with your rifle. Adding lead weight in a skeleton stock works well, especially if it is "segmented" (several separate pieces) but "only" if they are made immovable!.................Dick :wink:
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10-4 pine cone. learned that one the hard way. My point was that the skel stock of the mark 2 was good for its intended purpose. I have actually lamented selling that one for years. That was probably the first rifle i ever owned tht I really fell in love with. but it was definatly one to carry alot and shoot a little.
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My two suggestions are to get a smaller caliber rifle if you cant take the recoil or get rid of the synthetic stock and swap for a laminated. The difference in weight is noticeable and it will change the balance of the rifle causing the felt recoil to change for the better. I only have a couple dozen Ruger rifles and may not know what I'm talking about but give it a try... :wink: :wink:
