Re: ok so AI stocks look really cool..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: thedudeabides</div><div class="ubbcode-body">but are they more for looks or performance? im guessing good performance because of the price, but how do they perform against an hs precision, macmillian, bell and carlson, etc.? </div></div>
I have a single rifle that was professionally (R&D) fit to two different stocks; a AICS 2.0 and a Manners T2A at the time of the build. The rifle shoots the same with both. Like what was stated, it comes down to to personal preference.
The AICS is good for prone shooting and is not ideal for offhand shooting. Also consider the aspect that a custom Manners or McM allows for variance of fill weight, specified location of multiple sling points, and various forearm and butt configurations. Even so, I prefer (not that is matters) the AICS and think a common stock is beneficial for a single person in same application even given the experiment above.
The HS-P stocks like the ones fitted on factory Rems get mixed internet feedback. Bedding the rcvr on the HS-P rcvr block, I think they are quite capable, never had any complaints.
edited to add:
To add to the HS-P comment; from my experience I believe that buying a AICS stock (they aint free) dedicated for a factory Rem rifle is not the best approach. The hierarchy should put barrel before stock.