Bansner stocks?

[Newtosavage]

Are they still being made? I had one on a Howa Alpine I used to own, and it's the best stock I've ever had on a rifle. I'm wondering if I can talk them into making one for my Savage .284 build. The factory stock is very good, but this action/barrel combo really deserves a first-rate lightweight stock.

 

[ElkSnort]

Are they still being made? I had one on a Howa Alpine I used to own, and it's the best stock I've ever had on a rifle. I'm wondering if I can talk them into making one for my Savage .284 build. The factory stock is very good, but this action/barrel combo really deserves a first-rate lightweight stock.

Composite Stocks - Bansner & Company, LLC

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Looks like Winchester Mod 70 and Rem 700 actions only.

The Bansner stock is why I keep balking every time I consider selling my own Howa Alpine 7mm-08!

 

[Newtosavage]

Composite Stocks - Bansner & Company, LLC

"Life's too damn short to carry a rifle with an ugly, heavy stock." -Confucius (probably) Shop Rifle Stocks

www.bansnerandcompany.com

Looks like Winchester Mod 70 and Rem 700 actions only.

The Bansner stock is why I keep balking every time I consider selling my own Howa Alpine 7mm-08!

I wonder if I contacted them, they would consider making one for a Savage action. Guess the worst they could say was no.

 

[MT257]

Composite Stocks - Bansner & Company, LLC

"Life's too damn short to carry a rifle with an ugly, heavy stock." -Confucius (probably) Shop Rifle Stocks

www.bansnerandcompany.com

Looks like Winchester Mod 70 and Rem 700 actions only.

The Bansner stock is why I keep balking every time I consider selling my own Howa Alpine 7mm-08!

I have been looking into these lately as well. What stands out about the Bansner to you? I spent 30 min on the phone with them this week and was impressed by their CS. Any input is appreciated.

 

[darrenk75b]

The sheep hunter stock is a fantastic pattern. Very slim through the wrist, compact, and slim forearm. One of my favorite stocks.

I've finished a number if bansners, but none since the LAW rifles ended. I've looked at them a bunch recently.

 

[MT257]

The sheep hunter stock is a fantastic pattern. Very slim through the wrist, compact, and slim forearm. One of my favorite stocks.

I've finished a number if bansners, but none since the LAW rifles ended. I've looked at them a bunch recently.

Does it make sense to have them install the recoil pad? Or is this fairly simple to do? What is the process you've gone through finishing them?

 

[darrenk75b]

If you don't have the tools, then have them do it. I've fit a bunch of recoil pads, so I have the jigs and sanders to do it.

It's a messy job, and honestly one of the jobs that is worth having a Smith to do. They usually don't charge much.

 

[MT257]

Messy fitting the pad or the paint job?

 

[darrenk75b]

Messy fitting the pad or the paint job?

Grinding the pad. The rubber gets all over the place. I grind my pads first, glue them on, the do some hand sanding to finish. Paint after the pad is glued on.

 

[35WhelenAI]

I have a High Tech Specialities (early Bansner) stock on my custom Mauser 98 35 AI, had it on the gun for 18 years. I had them install the recoil pad. Great stock! Very light weight and a good value back then. I was looking to pick up another a month or so ago with the new carbon fiber/ fiberglass construction. The website does say they only do M70 and Rem 700 now. I emailed them asking if they were able to still make them for the M98, never got back to me. Finding it harder and harder to get responses from companies anymore if they don't already have what you want.

 

[300 win mag]

ok.everyone has a opinion,here is mine.i built my 1st custom sporter 38 years ago.13 since then.all by the best in the buisness.my 2 favorite stocks over much of this timeframe were the original jim borden sporter and mark bansner sheep hunter.i have had mcmillan,looked at manners and a few others.i know mark,back in the 90"s i had 2 rifles built by mark and one by jim borden.all im waiting on now is for mark to incorporate the cheekpiece on his sheephunter stock.which he used to have.i believe jims original stocks were made for him by pacific research.for me the 2 best feel and comfort ever.the bansner for someone without large hands.not small but medium up to a regular large,just perfection.

 

[300 win mag]

also 6 of my rifles have bansners on them.not{law}.2 original borden sporters then 2 echols stocks.1 shrike and 2 legends.for the money marks stocks are priced,well if they were a hundred more it would make zero difference to me.good luck and good hunting to all.

 

[ElkSnort]

I have been looking into these lately as well. What stands out about the Bansner to you? I spent 30 min on the phone with them this week and was impressed by their CS. Any input is appreciated.

I agree with what has been said by others here. These stocks are slim and trim in the grip and forend areas. Great fit for medium hands. Simple design, nothing you don't need. If I find another m 70 I like, it will likely get one of these stocks.

 

[35WhelenAI]

Agreed, I have very large hands and they are certainly none too big in the dimensions mentioned. However it's not been an overall issue at all. I am very tall and I had them leave the stock at the uncut length and add the recoil pad which made length of pull perfect.

 

[Newtosavage]

I have been looking into these lately as well. What stands out about the Bansner to you? I spent 30 min on the phone with them this week and was impressed by their CS. Any input is appreciated.

Never even heard of them until I bought a Howa Alpine. Then I fell in love with those stocks. Light, stiff and soaked up recoil like nothing else I've used. So I've been trying to figure out how to get my Savage barreled action into one for a while now. My .284 Win build (on a LW Storm action) is shooting lights-out now and dropping it in a Bansner stock would really complete the build.

 

[Steve O]

Big fan. Have had them on a number of M70s but my favorite replaced the factory stock on a 700 Ti in .270. Just perfect for me.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I contacted Mark about a left hand Sheep Hunter last fall. He said they were working on it and it should be available in early 2022. Since there is no cheek piece on the Sheep Hunter, his response leads me to believe that the ejection port and/or bolt notch is molded in.

I picked up a McMillan KS stock while waiting. It weighs 27.5 ounces. Anyone have a weight on a Sheep Hunter inlet for a long action 700? I could wait a little longer on my rifle if I could save 4 to 5 ounces.

 

[35WhelenAI]

Here's my 20 year old High Tech Specialties/Bansner stock. Straight comb, no cheek piece.

26.7 oz.

32" overall length (with Decelerator recoil pad) and 14.5" length of pull. That's a very long stock, most any other person would have less weight from a shorter length.

Gun it is on is a Mauser 98 action, Shilen 1:14 threaded/chambered 35 Whelen bbl cut to 25" and reamed to 35 Whelen AI.

Overall weight with one piece Redfield base, Burris rings, 3.5-10 VX3HD scope, Gentry 3 position safety, and sling is 8lbs 3oz unloaded.

As Newtosavage said, they soak up recoil very well. 250 gr Hornady SP loads at 2650 fps or 200 gr TTSX at 2945 fps are felt, but less than an 8lbs 7oz 300 WM shooting 200 gr bullets at 2875 fps in a factory stock on my M70 SM Classic.

Self-bedded with Acra-glas at the recoil lug and tang, which adds a small amount of weight.

 

[Phil j]

Mark makes great rifles and stocks

 

[Steve O]

View attachment 382762Big fan. Have had them on a number of M70s but my favorite replaced the factory stock on a 700 Ti in .270. Just perfect for me.

I guess I should add that stock in its own is 23 oz with pillar bedding. That rifle is 5lb 12oz as shown. My lightest M70 was a stainless 300 WSM with same 3.5-10 VX-3 and that was 7lb 4oz.