Magpul Hunter 700 Stock Overview and Install

Published on July 18, 2017
Duration: 4:39

This guide details the installation of the Magpul Hunter 700 Stock onto a Remington 700 rifle. The process involves removing the factory stock and carefully seating the barreled action into the new polymer stock. The narrator, demonstrating high authority, highlights the stock's improved rigidity, adjustable length of pull, and compatibility with Magpul's Bolt Action Magazine Well and M-LOK accessories, ensuring a true free-floated barrel.

Quick Summary

The Magpul Hunter 700 Stock enhances Remington 700 rifles with improved rigidity for better accuracy, ensuring a free-floated barrel. It features adjustable length of pull via included spacers and M-LOK slots for accessories. An optional Magpul Bolt Action Magazine Well enables the use of detachable box magazines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Unboxing and Contents
  2. 00:46Stock Features and Measurements
  3. 01:18Disassembly of Factory Rifle
  4. 02:04Installation of Magpul Stock
  5. 02:54Final Assessment and Upgrades

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key benefits of the Magpul Hunter 700 Stock over a factory Remington 700 stock?

The Magpul Hunter 700 Stock offers superior rigidity, ensuring a true free-float for the barrel which improves accuracy. It also features adjustable length of pull, M-LOK accessory mounting, and compatibility with detachable box magazines via an optional bottom metal upgrade.

How do you adjust the length of pull (LOP) on the Magpul Hunter 700 Stock?

Adjusting the LOP is straightforward. You simply remove a single screw located on the stock's buttpad assembly. This allows you to add or remove polymer spacers to achieve your desired length of pull, typically ranging from 13.0 to 15.0 inches.

What is required to use detachable box magazines with the Magpul Hunter 700 Stock?

To use detachable box magazines, you need to purchase and install Magpul's Bolt Action Magazine Well separately. This aftermarket component replaces the fixed internal magazine system and allows the use of standard AICS-pattern magazines.

Does the Magpul Hunter 700 Stock require any special tools for installation?

Basic installation requires standard tools to remove the action screws from the original stock. The Magpul Hunter 700 Stock itself comes with included spacers for LOP adjustment. No specialized gunsmithing tools are typically needed for this drop-in upgrade.

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