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Cary · December 21, 2011, 08:24 PM

I have a Ruger M77 Mark II with the boat paddle stock in 243. This stock design by Ruger is a curiosity to me. I am not familiar with the history of it but I assume it was revolutionary when introduced by Ruger at the time. It is a synthetic stock that is manufactured in several different pieces unlike the modern one piece synthetic stocks of today. Was this design well received at the time? What are the pros and cons of this Ruger stock design? Is there any metal in it to supply support to it? I'm just curious as to how Ruger came up with this design. Anyone here who can enlighten me on these questions I have?
Cary

December 21, 2011, 08:24 PM	#1
Cary Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 131	Ruger Boat Paddle Stock I have a Ruger M77 Mark II with the boat paddle stock in 243. This stock design by Ruger is a curiosity to me. I am not familiar with the history of it but I assume it was revolutionary when introduced by Ruger at the time. It is a synthetic stock that is manufactured in several different pieces unlike the modern one piece synthetic stocks of today. Was this design well received at the time? What are the pros and cons of this Ruger stock design? Is there any metal in it to supply support to it? I'm just curious as to how Ruger came up with this design. Anyone here who can enlighten me on these questions I have? Cary __________________ Shooters. We are a community. United we stand divided we fall.