Rem 721 stock way too low. Solutions?

M

mifox

Inactive
I have an old Rem 721. I put a Nikon Monarch 3x9x40 on it with the lowest mounts/rings available, but the stock is way too low for me to comfortably look through the scope. I tried one of those wrap around riser pads that have foam inserts but the darn thing slips and moves forward. I refuse to cut the stock and install an adjustable riser. I have given up trying to make this outfit work and am shopping for another deer rifle. How do I make sure that I won't encounter the same problem with a new gun? Just because a stock has a cheekpiece doesn't guarantee a proper fit when a scope is mounted does it? I don't want to spend big money for another gun and be in the same fix I am now. I'd appreciate any advice you can give me. Thanks.
 
I think any replacement stock for a 700 BDL long action can be fitted to a 721. They can be had in a wide range of prices.
 
The older rifles made before the late 1960s will usually have too much drop at the heel to mount a scope and ahve proper eye alignment. They were set up for shooters to use iron sights. There are many drop-in aftermarket stocks available. If you choose to replace the rifle, try several rifles and find one that fits you well. Good luck.
 
When you say "can be fitted" I am taking that to mean there will have to be some alterations made to the new stock. I wouldn't attempt doing anything like that. On the other reply, I am taking "drop in stock" to mean that there are aftermarket stocks out there that I could simply drop the receiver/barrel into, bolt it into the wood and start shooting. Kind of an interchangeable stock. I would be very interested in that. Where would you recommend I look for such a "drop-in" stock? Thank you guys for the fast replies.
 
I have one to with low mounted scope the first thing to do is and it will save you a lot of time about 6 years. 1st throw the stock in the trash buy a bell and carlson ALASKA TI. 2nt glass bed it all the way up to the sight ring if yours barrle has it about 1 1/2 to 2". 3rd there is a safty recall on the safty by rem ($20.00 to U and $20.00 to rem) do a triger job at the same time set it light that is how far Iam doing 1 3/4 MOA at 100 with winchester ballistic tip 150 gr not to bad for a 46 years oid at newest my next step is barrle 270
 
Last edited:
I own several Remington model 721s and 722s and do not have an issue with the factory stock and low mounted scopes.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top