Hi guys. Does anyone have experience with Boyds Pro Varmint stocks on a CZ for bench shooting. I'm looking for some recommendations. Thanks for any info
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I've got a Boyd's PV on a R783 action 20P, works great using a Bald Eagle front rest w/ protektor front/rear bags. Forearm is wide but not perfectly flat on the bottom, rides the bags well. I got the adjustable cheek riser on mine, but not needed IMO, have to lower the riser to remove bolt which requires using an allen wrench (PITA). Not a RF gun, but the stock works well IMO for bench work.
I have the CZ 457 Pro Varmint. The stock is sturdy and beefy. Initially, I thought the LOP was too short, but now that I am shooting square to the bench with the buttstock on my collarbone, the length is perfect for an average to smaller guy like me. The cheek height didn't fit me perfectly so I put a Titan cheek riser. Fits great now and nothing to adjust for bolt removal. When I drilled the holes for the cheek riser, the laminate corkscrewed out almost like a polymer stock than a wooden laminate... the stock must have a high percentage glue in order for it to be so dense and strong.
YMMV, happy shooting
YMMV, happy shooting
I recently put a CZ 452 American in one. I think the Pro Varmint stock is worth the money. I don’t have experience with other stocks geared for bench shooting so I don’t have anything to compare it to. I can say that it is way better than the factory sporter stock for bench rest shooting. It’s heavier, flatter and easier to settle on target.
I have a Boyd's AT-1 as well, the edges on the AT-1 are a lot sharper on the forearm & butt but have plastic inserts or attachments that blend in pretty well along the edges. It rides the same rest and bags as my PV, but will torque a bit more when firing the gun (6x45 bolt). The AT-1 forearm is not as wide as the PV, and I don't adjust the bag tension on the BE rest for this stock. I still get sub moa groups so no need to adjust.
Which stock is heavier between the Pro Varmint and the MDT chassis? I’m assuming the aluminum chassis is much lighter.
At the time had I known the MDT was still available I would have went that route. I bought the Pro Varmint because I thought a Boyd’s stock was my only choice. Which is better for accuracy, weight or rigidity?
At the time had I known the MDT was still available I would have went that route. I bought the Pro Varmint because I thought a Boyd’s stock was my only choice. Which is better for accuracy, weight or rigidity?
Mmmm see personally, I will never have a metal stock on a rifle, especially alloy as it doesnt absorb vibration, in fact it can amplify it. But in most rifles it wont be noticed. Only when shooting BR/F-Class will you notice it in rifle tune.
But will if effect a rimfire?? I dont know.
I have a Pro Varmint on my Anschutz 1416DHB .22LR. Its shooting around 0.4in to 0.5in average for a 6x5 at 50m.
The other thing with chassis rifles is that metal retains heat alot more then wood, etc. So if you shoot somewhere that can get hot, your going to notice it on your rifle.
Please note that I shoot F-Class Open and have previously shot F/TR aswell. I goto the n'th degree with all my rifles because well, thats what I do coz I wanna win. I treat my hunting/plinking rigs the same in alot of ways.
But will if effect a rimfire?? I dont know.
I have a Pro Varmint on my Anschutz 1416DHB .22LR. Its shooting around 0.4in to 0.5in average for a 6x5 at 50m.
The other thing with chassis rifles is that metal retains heat alot more then wood, etc. So if you shoot somewhere that can get hot, your going to notice it on your rifle.
Please note that I shoot F-Class Open and have previously shot F/TR aswell. I goto the n'th degree with all my rifles because well, thats what I do coz I wanna win. I treat my hunting/plinking rigs the same in alot of ways.
My CZ 457 pro varmint with the MDT LSS-RF Gen2 chassis, skeleton carbine stock, and 32 oz Burris XTR III 5.5-30 weighs 9.8 lbs on my luggage scale. It was def 10 lbs pounds + when I had the folding stock adapter. I had to remove that bc the length of pull was too long. I'm not sure how much the folding stock adapter was, but the rifle is definitely lighter without it. It was very sturdy and solid.
On the CZ website the 457 PV is listed as 7.3 lbs.
If my math is correct, my 9.8 lbs - 2 lbs (the 32 oz scope) = 7.8 lbs.
Someone pls correct me if my google math is wrong. Damn the scope is heavy...but not as heavy as a Razor 4.5-27x which is listed as 48oz on the vortex website lol.
On the CZ website the 457 PV is listed as 7.3 lbs.
If my math is correct, my 9.8 lbs - 2 lbs (the 32 oz scope) = 7.8 lbs.
Someone pls correct me if my google math is wrong. Damn the scope is heavy...but not as heavy as a Razor 4.5-27x which is listed as 48oz on the vortex website lol.
Hey OZ, I know this is an older thread but what scope do you have on the anschutz with the Boyds PV stock. I am thinking of getting one for my 1416 also. I have a sightron Siii 10-50x60 on it and was wondering if I should get the adj comb, I can't get a cheek weld with the sporter stock.
Thanks
Nike
Thanks
Nike
Nike,
Hey mate. I had a Bushnell Tac Optics 5-15x40 on top in Burris XTR Rings and 25MOA DIP base. I ran an Armageddon Gear Cheeky Bast*** for a cheek peice and that worked well.
Thank for the info.
