I Want a Higher Cheekrest

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FrankieJames7

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on a Winchester model 70 .338 so it is a long action. I am thinking of getting a new stock for it, the stock on it now is well, stock lol. who makes the best stocks for snugging down the action extremely tight? i do not want a wood stock, and also want to know how much a stock upgrade for a high quality accuracy based stock would cost.

for now, is there any way i could comfortably raise the cheekrest on my rifle? i need maybe a half inch more rise.

the scope can come down less than a half inch more if i get a shorter in height picatinny base and new rings, but that's about 200 bucks and will have to wait. if a new stock costs more than a set of rings and a base maybe i will lower the scope but i also want an extremely well held down gun in the stock. how good is the factory winchester 70 synthetic stocks?
 
Is weight a consideration for you? There are several new stock options for you and your rifle. Since you want a higher cheek rest I'd look at Monte Carlo style stocks. MPI gunstocks has unfinished synthetic stocks that will require a little work to get them to fit to your rifle, but they are more budget friendly. Manners and McMillan are a finished product and they run $500-700, but your rifle drops right in the stocks and only need skim bedding if you want to.

Just go to Midway USA and search cheek rest and you can find several models that'll attach to your current stock. They usually run less than $20 not including shipping, and will raise your cheek weld ½-1". So this is the most cost effective way to get what you want.
 
Go on line, Proper Cheekweld there's good reading & video's. I shoot benchrest With a Rem.700 308 cal. The rifle has a HS Precision stock, my scope is mounted as low as possible, I still had to raise my cheekweld slightly. Try some foam taped in place to see the difference before you go for a permanent set up. When positioning remember cleaning & bolt removal. I installed a permanent hard black plastic cheekweld, fits across the top of the stock with center screw which I also glass bedded, filed a grove down the center for cleaning, works great, glade I did it. Comfort & sight picture very important for accuracy. Your rifle should be set up for you. I didn't like the wrap around types. Good talking to you, hope I helped. Found it on MidwayUSA product #118989 $11.99 Choate Ultimate Sniper & Varmint stock cheek rest Standard.
 
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I've got three of the Beartooth kits recommended by Cowboy_mo.

Also have one of these: http://www.accu-riser.com/accu-riser-ambidextrious-comb-raiser-cr-6000/

A nice thing about both is that they are inexpensive and neither alters your stock permanently. You could leave them on all the time, but they can also serve as a nice means of finding the best comb height for you prior to making permanent alterations or buying an expensive stock. Also, both are lightweight and don't alter the gun's balance much.

The Beartooth kit uses foam inserts, so it also adds some cushion in regard to cheek slap. Never used one on a .338, but have used one on a 12 gauge shooting slugs. The inserts can be stacked, so even though the thickest is 5/8", it can be combined with others to go higher. It also stays put pretty well. Main drawback for me is that it can make the top of the comb feel thick and blocky.

The Accu-riser has fewer height options, provides less (but still some) cushion, and won't stay put as well without double sided tape or something, but its tapered shape feels more like a typical comb (and it can be screwed down as a permanent addition to the stock).
 
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Go to McMillan stocks or Manners stocks. You can buy a drop in stock for your Model 70 with the features you want.
 
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