Best Remington 700 Stocks & Chassis

If you’re looking to upgrade an old Remington 700 or want to build a new rifle from scratch, you have options — lots of them.

The Remington 700 action is one of the greatest bolt-action designs in history, and there are tons of aftermarket stocks out there. How are you supposed to choose?

We’ve done some of the homework for you. These are our picks for the best Remington 700 stocks for target shooting, hunting, and competitive precision shooting. By the end of this article, you’ll have a good idea of which one is right for you.

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THE QUICK LIST

1. Best Overall

   Magpul Hunter Remington 700

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2. Best Budget

   Hogue Remington 700 Stock

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3. Best Conventional Hunting

   H-S Precision Remington 700 Stock

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4. Best Lightweight Chassis

   MDT HNT26 Remington 700

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5. Best Lightweight Stock

   Grayboe Trekker Remington 700

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6. Best Precision Chassis

   MDT ACC Elite Remington 700

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Remington 700 Stock Comparison Chart

	Action Compatibility	Configuration	Material	Bedding	Weight	Price
Magpul Hunter	Short, long	Stock	Reinforced polymer	V-block	3 lbs	$209
Hogue 700 Series	Short, long	Stock	Synthetic	Pillar, full	N/A	$127
H-S Precision Pro Series	Short, long	Stock	Synthetic	Full-length aluminum	2.3 lbs	$424
MDT HNT26	Short, based medium, long	Chassis	Magnesium alloy and carbon fiber	V-block	1.6 – 1.9 lbs	$1,399
Grayboe Trekker	Short, long	Stock	N/A	Pillar	1.8 lbs	$474
MDT ACC Elite	Short, long	Chassis	Aluminum	N/A	6.1 lbs	$1,519

How We Chose the Best Remington 700 Stocks

We’ve shot a bunch of Remington 700 rifles and even more clones. Our picks are based on those experiences, range time on lots of other bolt guns, and input from our staff and freelance writers.

To create this list, we tried to find options for everything you might use a Remington 700 for. That covers recreational target shooting, long-range precision competitions, and hunting everything from prairie dogs to big game. You’ll see conventional stocks and cutting-edge chassis systems here.

Naturally, we also have to consider price. Some of these picks are great for entry level shooters who want to freshen up a hand-me-down hunting rifle, while others are high-dollar investments for competitors looking for an edge. No matter who you are, we’ve got you covered!

Best Remington 700 Stocks

1. Magpul Hunter – Best Overall

Specs

• Action Compatibility: Short, long
• Configuration: Stock
• Material: Reinforced polymer
• Bedding: V-block
• Weight: 3 lbs

Looking for a Remington 700 stock that can handle a little bit of everything? The Magpul Hunter is versatile enough to tackle all kinds of shooting and affordable enough to leave plenty of ammo money in your pocket.

The reinforced polymer stock is a true drop-in option with an aluminum V-bedding block. It’s adjustable for length of pull and comb height (changing length of pull requires tools).  

Go ahead and add accessories, too. There are M-LOK slots on the forend in addition to marked locations where you can screw in conventional sling swivels. The buttstock has a slot for web slings. Magpul also offers a magazine well so you can use AICS magazines.

It’s an affordable stock that comes in multiple colors and configurations for short and long actions. It’s a nice upgrade over lots of factory stocks, and it straddles the line between tactical shooting and hunting. A vertical pistol grip would be nice for long-distance shooting, but this grip angle is more versatile.

If you’re not working on a focused special-purpose build, the Magpul Hunter is a great place to start.

2. Hogue 700 Series – Best Budget

Specs

• Action Compatibility: Short, long
• Configuration: Stock
• Material: Synthetic
• Bedding: Pillar, full
• Weight: N/A

Lots of shooters like to swap out their wooden stock for a synthetic one before subjecting their rifle to nasty weather. If that’s what you’re doing, you can’t find much better than the Hogue 700 Series.

These synthetic stocks don’t swell, contract, crack, and slip like wooden ones. The famously grippy OverMolded texture will lock your hand in place like no wood or laminate can, regardless of how nice the checkering is.

These stocks come in short and long action versions. Hogue offers two styles of each: one with pillar bedding and one with full bedding. You’ll save a little bit of money by opting for pillar bedding, and it’ll be plenty accurate for most hunting or target shooting applications.

Best of all, this is the most affordable stock of the bunch. It’s a practical upgrade or a solid starting point for a budget-friendly build.

3. H-S Precision Pro Series – Best Conventional Hunting

Specs

• Action Compatibility: Short, long
• Configuration: Stock
• Material: Synthetic
• Bedding: Full-length aluminum
• Weight: 2.3 lbs

H-S Precision is known for its excellent rifles, but you don’t have to drop $5,000 on a Heavy Tactical Precision Rifle to join the club. The H-S Precision Pro Series has lots of more affordable options for hunting setups.

These synthetic stocks use aluminum bedding and come in a huge range of colors and camouflage patterns. Installation is a piece of cake, regardless of which one you choose.

You can pick from several shapes and styles, but we’re partial to this conventional hunting stock. It comes at a reasonable price and the ergonomics will feel natural to most shooters. It’s kind of old-school, though, so the only mounting points you’ll get are sling swivels.

It’s available in short and long action models, as well as those with blind or hinged floorplates.  

4. MDT HNT26 – Best Lightweight Chassis

Specs

• Action Compatibility: Short, based medium, long
• Configuration: Chassis
• Material: Magnesium alloy and carbon fiber
• Bedding: V-block
• Weight: 1.6 – 1.9 lbs

The further you have to hike to your hunting spot, the more you’ll care about shaving ounces off your pack. After picking up a rifle with the MDT HNT26 chassis, I can attest that it’s almost too good to be true.

This Remington 700 chassis starts at just 26 ounces — that’s 1.6 pounds. MDT pulled that off with a combination of magnesium alloy and carbon fiber that would be right at home on a Formula 1 car. Adding the optional ARCA rail will only add a few ounces, so it’ll still weigh less than two pounds.

I recommend the folding version that keeps your rifle nice and short when you’re picking through underbrush.

Despite being so light and compact, the HNT26 chassis still comes with QD and M-LOK mounting points. It’s adjustable for length of pull and comb height. Foam filling even helps absorb recoil.

This is also the only stock that comes in three action lengths. Based medium isn’t a Remington thing so much as an aftermarket description for actions that accept funky hand loads or uncommon factory cartridges that are just a touch longer than standard short-action cartridges.

The only downside? It’s very expensive. Maybe a few hours on the treadmill every week wouldn’t be so bad.

5. Grayboe Trekker – Best Lightweight Stock

Specs

• Action Compatibility: Short, long
• Configuration: Stock
• Material: N/A
• Bedding: Pillar
• Weight: 1.8 lbs

You can build a featherweight Remington 700 without switching to a chassis system. The Grayboe Trekker stock is super light, much more affordable, and keeps some of the charm of a conventional stock.

Grayboe is tight-lipped about what materials go into the Trekker, but they must be light because it weighs in at 1.8 pounds. They also carved out any areas that aren’t necessary.

Perks include twin forend sling swivels, a vertical grip, and a bubble level built into the stock so you can make sure your reticle’s holdovers are accurate on longer shots when you don’t have time to dial for distance.

Length of pull is adjustable; comb height is not.

I’ve gotten to check out this stock on the Springfield Armory 2020 Redline and it’s astounding how light it is. At this price, you can’t beat it.

6. MDT ACC Elite – Best Precision Chassis

Specs

• Action Compatibility: Short, long
• Configuration: Chassis
• Material: Aluminum
• Bedding: None
• Weight: 6.1 lbs

Precision rifles are unique (and very expensive) firearms. If you’re committed to building the most rock-solid precision instrument possible, check out the MDT ACC Elite chassis.

The ACC Elite is the polar opposite of MDT’s HNT26. This chassis weighs in at 6.1 pounds — more than a lot of finished rifles! That translates to a more stable platform and reduced recoil when you need to make shots and spot impacts at 1,000 yards or beyond.

Every touchpoint on this rifle is adjustable. You can customize the length of pull, comb height, grip angle, and even the thumb rest for a perfect fit.

The forend comes with M-LOK slots on either side and an ARCA rail on the bottom to add and remove a bipod or tripod in a hurry. The vertical magazine well doubles as a barricade stop.

Since this is an aluminum chassis, there’s no need for bedding.

Fine machinery like this doesn’t come cheap, but can you really put a price on victory?

How to Pick the Best Remington 700 Stock

It doesn’t matter if you’re upgrading your existing stock or starting from scratch, your first step is figuring out if you’re building a short-action or long-action rifle. The Remington 700 comes in both varieties but they have different dimensions so you need to know the difference.

If your rifle is going to shoot something like .223 Rem, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, or .308 Win, that’s a short action. If you want to shoot a cartridge like .270 Win or .30-06 Sprg, that’s going to require a long action.

Next, think about how heavy you want your rifle to be. Are you going to be lugging a hunting rifle through the mountains? Better keep it light. If you’re building a competition rifle, heavier is better because it will provide a steady platform, soak up recoil, and help you spot your impacts.

Finally, decide if you want a stock or chassis. The do the same job, but a chassis system will typically offer more adjustability (particularly for comb height and length of pull) and have built-in mounting solutions like M-LOK and ARCA rails for accessories.

Why Trust Pew Pew Tactical

This article builds on the original work of Randy Bauman. Randy was lead instructor for seven years at the Boy Scouts of America National Camping School-Shooting Sports Section, and he has a lifetime interest in teaching others about firearms. His primary passion is big-game hunting — usually with a backpack deep in the wilderness. That passion for hunting led him to become a Life Member of Safari Club International and he currently serves as President of the Central Washington Chapter.

Editing this article is Scott Murdock. Scott is a Marine Corps veteran who competed and qualified as a rifle and pistol expert while in service. In addition to shooting, Scott has written for a variety of publications, testing, researching, and evaluating guns and gear. He brings that knowledge and skillset to this article, editing and fact-checking for accuracy.

Editor-in-Chief Jacki Billings runs our experienced team of reviewers. She is a National Rifle Association Basic Pistol Instructor as well as a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, ACES: Society for Editing, and the Professional Outdoor Media Association. Jacki has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has worked as a media professional for close to 20 years, specializing in gun media for almost 10 years. With 2,000+ articles to her name, she uses her professional journalism and editing experience to set testing protocols and editorial standards for Pew Pew Tactical.

Final Thoughts

The stocks listed above are just scratching the surface of what’s available for the ever-popular Remington Model 700. Hopefully, this article has given you a glimpse of what is possible for this excellent rifle platform.

Now that you know what’s what, you can start building your dream Remington 700 and start shooting. Good luck, and don’t forget to share your build in the comments section!

Do you have an aftermarket Remington 700 stock already? Let us know in the comments. Need an optic for your new tack driver? Take a look at our guide to the Best Long Range Scopes!  

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