Any Suggestions on Stocks?

[svencool]

Ok so being a total newbee and having the desire to enjoy long range shooting. I have been looking at the McMillan F-Class or A5 stock any thoughts on these? or any suggestions on another stock?

I'm fixing to have a gun built to do some long range shooting 600-1000 yds. 308 Cal if that helps.

Mike

 

[VJJPunisher]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

sweet jesus kill me now


look at manners stocks, great product from great group of guys

 

[svencool]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">look at manners stocks, great product from great group of guys</div></div>

Will check them out thanks!!

 

[harley_jeff]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

Manners

 

[E3C3H3O3]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sweet jesus kill me now


look at manners stocks, great product from great group of guys </div></div>

+1, just shoot me now

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

Manners, McMillan, AICS, HS Precision, Robertson's Composites, Nesika Bay, Google.....

Any of the above would be good to look into.

 

[Triman2008]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

Welcome to the Hide. Might I suggest doing a search on different stocks and opinions of others as well.

Sniper's Hide search engine

 

[svencool]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Triman2008</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Welcome to the Hide. Might I suggest doing a search on different stocks and opinions of others as well.

Sniper's Hide search engine </div></div>

Cool thanks

 

[carbinero]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

I don't have one, but XLR Industries looks awesome for the price.

 

[punkpigpen]

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I own an AICS and McRee stocks. Thinking about an XLR for my third.

 

[netranger6]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

McM A5

check out jwprecision.com, he always has some in stock. Figure out your flavor, go from there.

 

[scotharr]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

Newbie, the stock really depends on your style of shooting: hunting, prone, F-Class, Silhouette, XTC, etc. Since you mentioned F-Class, we'll touch on that one. You want a stock that rides the bags well since this is "belly-benchrest." That means a 3" wide forearm and a nice flat buttstock on the bottom.

Next, you will need to decide: wood or synthetic. There are many good choices with either option, but a wood stock will require pillar bedding and a v-block is not a bad idea.

For synthetic stocks, I'd start with McMillan, Manners, and Roberston Composites: those are the big boys. There are several smaller companies than are excellent as well.

 

[Swift]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

I heard there's a company getting ready to release a new state-of-the-art chassis system hand carved from the ivory of African Elephant tusks. It's three times more rigid than carbon fiber and is impervious to all man-made materials. I'd hold out until pricing is released.

 

[Triman2008]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEBEARRRRRRJEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I heard there's a company getting ready to release a new state-of-the-art chassis system hand carved from the ivory of African Elephant tusks. It's three times more rigid than carbon fiber and is impervious to all man-made materials. </div></div>

"I'm a man who discovered the wheel and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn." BLAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Aqua Mark]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

Manners T4A = my personal favorite. This one just came in yesterday... gonna pillar bed and skim bed it this weekend. Its for a used 308 I just bought off the Hide.

Action and DBM dry fit are perfect.

 

[svencool]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Storm Tactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Manners T4A = my personal favorite. This one just came in yesterday... gonna pillar bed and skim bed it his weekend. Its for a used 308 I just bought off the Hide.

Action and DBM dry fit are perfect.

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Nice Gun have you had any problems with your cheek rest coming down while shooting? I have read a few posts but I don't remember what Manufacture it was but the cheek rests were coming down while shooting after 4-5 shots? I was looking at an MCS-T5A anyone got any info on this stock? I'm also building a 308 cal style gun. Thanks for any help.

Mike

 

[Aqua Mark]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

I have not had a problem with slipping cheek rest on a Manners. I think those issues are on the McM with the thumb wheel adjuster. The T5A are great too, I have held them a lot and if I wanted a thumbhole style, thats the one I would get.

 

[Short-bus]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: svencool</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Storm Tactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Manners T4A = my personal favorite. This one just came in yesterday... gonna pillar bed and skim bed it his weekend. Its for a used 308 I just bought off the Hide.

Action and DBM dry fit are perfect.

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Nice Gun have you had any problems with your cheek rest coming down while shooting? I have read a few posts but I don't remember what Manufacture it was but the cheek rests were coming down while shooting after 4-5 shots? I was looking at an MCS-T5A anyone got any info on this stock? I'm also building a 308 cal style gun. Thanks for any help.

Mike </div></div>

As long as there is sufficient torque applied to the crossbolt in the terry cross adjustable cheek hardware, it's not going to move, and it doesn't have to be a lot to ensure that. If it did happen, I can almost guarantee that it was operator error.

As for the McMillen thumb wheel style, I don't see that dropping down at all unless there was a issue with the hardware not being sized up correctly and it not getting full thread engagement.

As for the OP, Manners and Mcmillan both make great stocks, both makes the stocks different ways and have different techniques, but the end result is the same, a quality stock. As a manners employee, I have personal opinions that I keep off public forums, and to myself as a professional courtesy to both Tom Manners and Dick Davis. I will steer everyone to Manners, but i am biased. No matter which one you get, you no doubt will be happy.

Branden

 

[AKAce]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

Manners T-4

 

[Short-bus]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

Ace;

Those poor stocks, they are begging for paint. You need to send 'em to me for some camo work.

Branden "Shortbus"

 

[Warrior_oh58d]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ~Ace~</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Manners T-4

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dear god...very nice boom sticks...i can only wish i had the funds for one built like that let alone three

 

[DTdr2]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ~Ace~</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Manners T-4

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Excuse me, I'll be right back. Gonna take my picture and finish up some business.....

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

Re: Any Suggestions on Stocks?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sobrbiker883</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Manners, McMillan, AICS, HS Precision, Robertson's Composites, Nesika Bay, Google.....

Any of the above would be good to look into. </div></div>

You guys are killing me, I'm LMAO reading the responses to the rash of these types of posts that have started showing up lately. Funnnny!