ORIGINAL: mudtutl
I put a Hogue OM on my Ruger M77 MkII in 30-06. The stock free-floats the barrel and I spent a little more for thealum bedding block. Some folks don't like the Hogue rifle stocks, but after one hunting seasonand several range trips I'm happy with it. I really don't care for the feel of synthetic stocks, and the Hogue's over-molding doesn't have that plastic feel.
There are several other options, though. Accurate Innovations has some beautiful aftermarket stocks, but they are on the high-end.There are severalothers that aren't as spendy. Just doa google search.
I've read lotsof chatter about the Ruger triggers and need for tuning or replacement. I haven't put mine to the pull tester, but it seems fine to me.The rifle was made in '05, so maybe that's why. A trigger job to set pull and clean it upis possible and there's a web site somehwere that gives a detailed how-to. Again,search google for "Ruger trigger." Alot of folks replace the factory trigger with a Timney orBasix or some such brand.
I'm no expert, so take this as only friendly advice from a fellow Ruger rifleman. Good luck.
Ive heard nothing but great things about the Hogue OM stock and the increased accuracy with the aluminum bed. Have you heard differently? Was your accuracy increased or diminished with the addition of the Hogue Stock with the Aluminum bed? I am in the stages of purchasing one and would like to know your thoughts since you installed one and have shot with it before and after the installation.