what was wrong with the stock it was in before you put it in the cheap hogue?

 

Hogue it out.
If free floating it doesnt help it is easy to put pressure point(s) back in but where you want to try them.

 

The problem with Hogue stocks is they can be hit or miss accuracy wise depending on the barreled action. I have couple that shoot great in Hogue stocks and a bunch that don't. I'm not sure free-floating a Hogue is the best idea. They are not made to be free-floating. Maybe try a different stock, something that is free-floating and more rigid.

 

I've read a lot about the Hogue overmolds over the years. And the majority of it is that they are subpar in the accuracy conversation. I've got two. But the problem is, both are on steel challenge guns where group accuracy isn't a big deal. A factory gun would work just fine in that concept. First was a standard stock, and that one is goofy and not completely straight. It sitting in a box currently to be honest. It turns a little up front and touches the barrel on the left side (my thumbhole holds the barrel perfectly straight). I threw a scope on that gun one time just to test it quickly, and it was good for about 3/8" groups at 25 yds with CCI SV.

Hogue stocks will work fine, but if you are trying to wring out the most possible accuracy from a 10-22, they are not the go to.

 

Mine is fine.

I put an od green overmolded on my first build, cause that was the least expensive.And the barrel was free floaed and centered from the get go.it shoots so good that I am reticent to take it apart to clean , lest I disturb the balance of nature. Maybe you have another problem , like barrel droop, or too tight torque on the action screw?

 

I have one Hogue stock and I guess I got lucky. I'm running a .920 barrel and it's free floating the accuracy on this particular rifle is top-notch .My experience with the stock has been a good one . I guess it's hit or miss with them.

 

CrackedCornish, the stock I was using was the original laminate stock (I have the target model) The only reason I changed stocks was because the original stock had no checkering which made it difficult to carry/use. Thanks for your input

 

Thanks everyone for your responses. I really do appreciate it! Redseal

 

I may have to give one of the newer Hogue's a try...from what I understand there have been a couple of revisions since they made the one a friend loaned me to try out years ago..which messed up my groups with the rifles I tried in it

redseal, have you looked into getting the Target stock checkered, so it better suites your needs?

 

Try the Nylon non-rubber models. Mine was pretty stiff where it counted.

 

I have bashed the Hogue a little in the past but as I experienced other synthetic stocks in one way or another I have reconsidered. For the money they are just as good as some of the more expensive ones. Just learn what it likes and shoot it. It ain't a bad stock everything considered and better than some.

 

I have a 22 Ruger mag (early model), that I dropped into a Hogue stock, and a GM, fluted, SS, .920 barrel, 20 inch, and reworked trigger, and is below MOA, at 100 yds, with Rem. Premium, green tip, 33gr ammo. The Hogue stocks seem to be better with longer, heavy barrels, in my opinion. I do not think they were made to be free floated. I tried a shorter, light barrel in a regular cut Hogue stock, and was not as good in accuracy; however, it was a 22LR. In my opinion, the Hogue is not the best platform for pin point accuracy at 50yds; however, it is the best for the money for hunting/sporting that I have found. My walnut, or laminated stocks will jump a small amount on the bench; however, the Hogue is solid, soft feel, and feels great in my med size hands. You just put an old 10/22 into a Hogue stock, throw into back of truck, and don't worry about a dent in stock. You can't beat for a squirrel rig.

 

I have three in 10-22, none of them touched the barrel. In fact they had so much gap that I took material off the pad where the take-down screw is that the action sits on so they would just lightly touch the barrels, as you can see in the pic. One was a bull and two are sporter barrels. All barrels have mounting blocks with screws that push up on the barrel to prevent sag. I wonder if your barrel has some sag in it. At any rate, it's a good stock for field and trainer use, properly fitted, but not a target class stock by any stretch of the imagination. Mine shoot just fine with the barrels just kissing the forends.

 

Well I can say I have used 3 Hogue stocks. I shot some great groups from all 3. I do believe there are better stock choices.

 

I have a Hogue nylon on a Kidd ULW build. Wanted something lightweight and indestructible for hunting and field use that I could carry in my ATV mount and not worry about. Good tight barrel and action fit. Not free floated, but decent accuracy. Half inch @ 50 with CCI 36 gr MM.

 

As far as contorting, my standard Hogue touches the barrel on the left side. I shot it once for groups with a Tac-Sol Barrel, it still did pretty good (probably 3/8" at 25 yds in 2 groups. The 3 thumbhole hogues I've done have been centered up perfectly. All are steel challenge guns, none are for shooting for 1 hole accuracy. I wouldn't use that stock for that purpose. The guns I intended to shoot tight are all wood/laminate and pillared and glass bedded.

 

Hey guy, check out this thread here on RFC.. Hogue Overmold touching side of barrel fix?

Don't know if that info will address your issue specifically, but can't hurt to check it out. The issue seems to be specific to bull barrels.

I have the instructions in PDF format but they exceed the RFC file size attachment limit, problem solved, see below.

UPDATE: printed the PDF, scanned it & saved as JPEG then trimmed it down to fit. Note: O.M. = OverMold - not all Hogue rifle stocks are overmold'ed.

Hopefully this info will help others to come up with suggestions for how to solve the problem.