Nifty!

 

How much weight does it save? That's the backpacker's question.

 

I saw this at SHOT and thought it was one of the best ideas at the show. Quality is superb. If only Ruger would have tapped the BARREL for an optic mount...

 

Magpul has that covered too though. Did you watch the video? At 32 seconds.

 

Very cool. Love my Magpul stuff on my 870.

 

That's a great idea, very innovative.

 

The black version (MAG808-BLK) is available now. I just ordered one from Bud's Gun Shop for $90 shipped ($80 + $10 shipping w/ins).

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...talog/product_info.php/products_id/714017956/MAGPUL+HTR+X22+BPKR+STK+1022TD+BLK

 

BC42, let us know how you like it. I would have thought Magpul would have hooked up Brownells first. I preordered a green one. Hopefully that won't be the last color they put out.

 

Looks like they took the item down from their site yesterday. I posted the link to RFC as well and there's at least one other person that I know of that was able to order one. Both of our orders was marked "Your order has moved into our shipping department." so hopefully they'll honor the price and order.

Brownells usually takes a few days/weeks longer to put into their system for most new products from what I've seen. The black version was just listed a few days ago on Magpul's site. I don't know how much longer Magpul releases different colors but I would've preferred Gray or FDE over black but at that price, I can live with black or rattle-can it so I jumped on it.

 

I just received my black stock today. It was easy to install. I was a bit confused with the forend. Apparently, the stock tapered barrel floats in the channel about 1/8" off the stock and a dime sized standoff the barrel sits on. I thought it was fitted. With a bull barrel, you take out the standoff so it sits flush inside the channel. The overall fit and finish is MUCH better than the Ruger stock with everything lining up perfectly. Removing the barrel is easier with the square-ish forend. I like the grip much better too. It feels very comfortable and solid.

I think this is a much better stock than the original in every respect and highly recommended.

 

I just received my black stock today. It was easy to install. I was a bit confused with the forend. Apparently, the stock tapered barrel floats in the channel about 1/8" off the stock and a dime sized standoff the barrel sits on. I thought it was fitted. With a bull barrel, you take out the standoff so it sits flush inside the channel. The overall fit and finish is MUCH better than the Ruger stock with everything lining up perfectly. Removing the barrel is easier with the square-ish forend. I like the grip much better too. It feels very comfortable and solid.

I think this is a much better stock than the original in every respect and highly recommended.

BC42, will your rifle fit into the stock/receiver pouch of the factory carry case with the barrel clipped into the storage position on the stock? Just curious...

 

Couldn't wait any long so I changed the order to the FDE which was just release.

 

Just got the FDE today. Very happy with the Backpacker. Good job Magpul!

 

I saw a Tactical Solutions rifle at a local gunshop today that has this stock installed. It's a lightweight (sleeved and fluted aluminum bull-barrel) version. Pretty nifty, but $899 IIRC ...

 

Did it have the TS receiver too? That's probably why it cost so much.

Yep, TS inside and out.

 

I had zero desire to have the 10/22 takedown, until I saw the Magpul stock. I immediately started checking local gun forums and found a guy selling an unfired 50th Anniversary 10/22 takedown for $250, so I jumped on it. I really like the green stock so I think I'll holdout. Hopefully it won't be too long.

 

I preordered a black one from Brownell's when they were first announced and received it quickly. I have a stock tapered barrel and I can't get it to sit perfectly in the fore end without a little wiggle. Anyone else have this problem?