Unlocking Your Remington 700 BDL Long Action's Full Potential: The Hogue 70001 OverMolded Rifle Stock

For any serious firearm enthusiast, hunter, or precision shooter, optimizing their rifle for peak performance, comfort, and reliability is a perpetual quest. The factory stock, while functional, often leaves room for significant improvement. This is where the Hogue 70001 OverMolded Rifle Stock for the Remington 700 BDL Long Action with a standard barrel emerges as a transformative upgrade. Engineered to address common shortcomings of traditional stocks, it offers a blend of ergonomic design, advanced materials, and precise construction that fundamentally enhances the shooting experience.

Are you searching for ways to improve your rifle's accuracy and consistency? Do you find your current stock uncomfortable, slippery, or prone to making noise in the field? Is your Remington 700 BDL Long Action not performing to its full potential due to a less-than-ideal stock-to-action fit? The Hogue OverMolded Rifle Stock is specifically designed to solve these exact problems, providing a robust, comfortable, and highly stable platform for your trusted Remington 700.

The Hogue OverMolded Advantage: A Deep Dive into Technology and Design

What makes the Hogue 70001 OverMolded Stock stand out in a crowded market of rifle accessories? It’s a culmination of innovative material science and intelligent ergonomic design, purpose-built for the discerning shooter.

Revolutionary OverMolded® Technology: Grip, Comfort, and Quietness

At the heart of every Hogue OverMolded stock is its unique material composition and manufacturing process. Unlike conventional plastic or wood stocks, Hogue's OverMolded stocks feature a rigid fiberglass skeleton that is then permanently molded with a soft, durable synthetic rubber exterior. This proprietary rubber provides several critical advantages:

• Unparalleled Non-Slip Grip: The moment you shoulder a Hogue OverMolded stock, you'll immediately notice the difference. The soft rubber, treated with Hogue's signature cobblestone texture, offers an incredibly secure and positive grip, even in wet, cold, or gloved conditions. This enhanced grip translates directly to improved rifle control, reduced muzzle climb, and more consistent shot placement.
• Superior Shooting Comfort: Recoil, especially from powerful long-action cartridges, can take its toll on a shooter. The inherent properties of the rubber overmold act as a natural recoil absorption system, significantly dampening felt recoil. This makes longer shooting sessions more enjoyable and helps reduce shooter fatigue, allowing for better focus on technique and target acquisition.
• Exceptional Quietness: For hunters, stealth is paramount. Hard plastic or wooden stocks can often produce unwanted noise when bumped against gear, trees, or brush. The soft rubber exterior of the Hogue OverMolded stock virtually eliminates these sounds, ensuring a quiet approach and minimizing the risk of spooking game. This is a subtle yet significant advantage that experienced hunters truly appreciate.
• Enhanced Durability and Weather Resistance: The OverMolded construction provides an impenetrable barrier against the elements. It resists extreme temperatures, moisture, oils, and solvents, ensuring your stock maintains its integrity and appearance even after years of rugged use in diverse environments, from arid deserts to freezing tundras. Say goodbye to warpage, cracking, or swelling often associated with traditional stock materials.

Precision Engineering: Aluminum Pillar Bedding for Unwavering Accuracy

One of the most critical aspects of rifle accuracy is a rock-solid, stress-free interface between the rifle's action and the stock. The Hogue 70001 addresses this with its inclusion of aluminum pillar bedding as a standard feature.

• What is Pillar Bedding? Pillar bedding involves inserting precisely machined aluminum sleeves (pillars) into the stock's action mounting bolt locations. These pillars prevent the stock from compressing or deforming when the action screws are tightened, ensuring consistent and optimal torque. Without pillar bedding, over-tightening action screws can create stress points, leading to inconsistencies and reduced accuracy.
• The Hogue Advantage: By integrating these pillars directly into the manufacturing process, Hogue guarantees an accurate, rock-solid action fit right out of the box. This eliminates the "shooting loose" phenomenon often experienced with standard stocks and ensures that your rifle's action is consistently bedded, shot after shot. This foundational stability is a cornerstone of improved precision and reliability. It's a key feature that elevates this stock beyond a mere cosmetic upgrade to a genuine performance enhancer.

Ergonomic Design for Optimal Handling

Beyond the materials and internal structure, the Hogue 70001 is meticulously shaped for superior shooter interface:

• Sleek, Straight Comb: The straight comb design provides consistent cheek weld and sight alignment, whether you're using iron sights or a scope. This translates to quicker target acquisition and repeatable shooting form.
• Integrated Palm Swells: Strategically placed palm swells conform naturally to your hand, promoting a comfortable and secure grip. This reduces hand fatigue during extended shooting sessions and enhances control, particularly during rapid follow-up shots.
• Varminter Style Forend: The forend of the Hogue 70001 is designed in a varminter style, which typically means it's wider and flatter than traditional sporting forends. This provides a stable platform for resting the rifle on sandbags, bipods, or other supports, contributing to enhanced stability and precision, especially when shooting from a prone or rested position. The forend also features the same cobblestone texture for consistent grip.

Who Will Benefit Most from This Hogue Stock Upgrade?

The Hogue 70001 OverMolded Rifle Stock is an ideal upgrade for a diverse range of Remington 700 BDL Long Action owners, each seeking specific enhancements:

• Dedicated Hunters: If you frequently hunt in challenging conditions, value stealth, and demand consistent performance from your rifle, the Hogue stock's quiet operation, non-slip grip in adverse weather, and robust durability are invaluable. It ensures your rifle performs when it matters most, regardless of rain, snow, or mud.
• Precision and Target Shooters: For those focused on tightening groups and achieving maximum accuracy, the aluminum pillar bedding is a game-changer. It provides the rigid, consistent foundation necessary to wring every bit of precision out of your Remington 700 BDL Long Action.
• Casual Shooters and Enthusiasts: If you simply want a more comfortable, ergonomic, and aesthetically pleasing rifle for range days or general shooting, the Hogue OverMolded stock dramatically improves the overall shooting experience. Its recoil-absorbing properties and comfortable grip make shooting more enjoyable.
• Rifle Customizers and DIY Gunsmiths: For individuals looking to personalize and upgrade their Remington 700, this stock offers a straightforward installation process that delivers immediate, tangible improvements in handling and performance without the need for complex gunsmithing.

Common Questions Answered About the Hogue 70001 Stock

Q: How does the Hogue OverMolded stock improve a rifle's accuracy?
A: The primary contributors to enhanced accuracy are the integrated aluminum pillar bedding, which ensures a stress-free and consistently torqued action-to-stock fit, and the rigid fiberglass skeleton that maintains structural integrity. Additionally, the ergonomic design and non-slip grip allow the shooter to maintain better control and a more consistent shooting platform, which directly translates to improved shot placement.

Q: Is this stock difficult to install on my Remington 700 BDL Long Action?
A: For most users, installing the Hogue 70001 stock is a relatively straightforward DIY task. It is designed as a drop-in fit for the specified Remington 700 BDL Long Action with a standard barrel. Typically, it involves removing the two action screws from your existing stock, carefully lifting out the barreled action, and then dropping it into the Hogue stock before re-tightening the screws to manufacturer specifications. While simple, always ensure your firearm is unloaded and safe before beginning any work, and consult your rifle's manual or a qualified gunsmith if you have any doubts.

Q: Will this stock fit my Remington 700 BDL Short Action or a heavy/varmint barrel?
A: No, this specific model (Hogue 70001) is precisely engineered for the Remington 700 BDL Long Action and is designed to accommodate a standard barrel contour. It will not fit short action models or rifles equipped with heavier, bull, or varmint contour barrels without significant modification, which is not recommended. Always verify your rifle's exact specifications before purchasing an aftermarket stock. Hogue offers other stock models specifically designed for different actions and barrel contours.

Q: What are the main benefits of the rubber overmold compared to synthetic or wooden stocks?
A: The rubber overmold provides a vastly superior non-slip grip, even when wet, significantly greater recoil absorption for improved comfort, and exceptional quietness, which is crucial for hunting. It also boasts excellent resistance to environmental factors like temperature extremes and moisture, ensuring long-term durability and stability that can outperform many traditional materials.

Q: How durable is the OverMolded material in harsh conditions?
A: The Hogue OverMolded material is renowned for its durability and resilience. It is impervious to most common gun solvents and oils, resists cracking, chipping, or warping due to temperature fluctuations, and handles impacts much better than rigid plastics or wood. It's built to withstand the rigors of field use in all climates, making it a reliable choice for any outdoor pursuit.

Maximizing Your Rifle's Performance with the Hogue 70001

Once your Hogue 70001 OverMolded Stock is installed, you'll immediately feel the difference in handling and control. To further maximize the benefits of this premium upgrade, consider these points:

• Proper Action Screw Torque: While the pillar bedding prevents over-compression, it's still crucial to torque your action screws to the manufacturer's recommended specifications. This ensures optimal contact and prevents any minute shifts that could affect accuracy. A quality torque wrench is a worthwhile investment for any serious shooter.
• Cleanliness and Maintenance: Although the OverMolded material is highly resistant, regular cleaning of your rifle's action and barrel channel will prevent debris buildup that could interfere with the precision fit. A simple wipe-down with a damp cloth is usually sufficient for the stock itself.
• Practice and Familiarization: Like any new component, take your rifle to the range and spend time familiarizing yourself with the new feel and balance. This will allow you to fully appreciate the improved ergonomics, grip, and recoil absorption, further enhancing your shooting consistency.

In summary, upgrading to the Hogue 70001 OverMolded Rifle Stock is more than just replacing a part; it's an investment in your Remington 700 BDL Long Action's accuracy, comfort, and longevity. It provides a solid foundation that allows your rifle to perform at its best, transforming your shooting experience whether you're in the field or on the firing line. Its unique blend of advanced materials, precision pillar bedding, and thoughtful ergonomics makes it a recommended option for anyone serious about optimizing their Remington 700.

Product Specifications

Feature	Detail
Model Number	70001
Brand	Hogue
Stock Type	OverMolded Rifle Stock
Compatibility	Remington 700 BDL Long Action
Barrel Profile	Standard Barrel
Material	Rubber OverMolded on Fiberglass Skeleton
Color	Black
Bedding Type	Aluminum Pillar Bedding
Ergonomics	Straight Comb, Palm Swells, Varminter Style Forend, Cobblestone Texture
Key Benefit	Enhanced Grip, Recoil Absorption, Quiet Operation, Accuracy Improvement
UPC	743108700013