Stock configurations

fdkay

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  • Nov 27, 2009
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    These days there are a plethora of stock configurations intended for the precision type rifle.
    From your basic, no frills stock to your high end multi-adjustable space gun stocks.
    I must admit, I like ths classic, clean looks of a standard stock configuration as found on the orginal M40 in the oil rubbed walnut stock, but I also embrace the improvements of polymer, fiberglass and other man made materials in stock construction.
    I have a rifle with the B&C varmint/tactical stock, a rifle with an HS Precision Pro-Sporter stock and I have lusted after some of the space age looking modualr stocks.
    When I and if I ever get around to my next build, I am really thinking along the line of the MCM HTG or B&C BCS1000 stock though, for simplicity and aesthetics.
    For those of you that have stocks at both ends of the spectrum, do you ever find yourself prefering the simpler, clean lines of the standard stock configuration?
     
    Re: Stock configurations

    I typically run plain jane A5's on my stuff, no adjustemnts, but hey, I like a little junk in the trunk. Heavy rifles (16+Lbs) dont bother me. If I went lighter it'd be an A3 with a Remington Varmint contour barrel.

    The HTG, Remington Hunter and Sako Varminter are also nice stocks. Just make sure the stock fits you to a "T" and you'll be GTG, bling or not.
     
    Re: Stock configurations

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For those of you that have stocks at both ends of the spectrum, do you ever find yourself prefering the simpler, clean lines of the standard stock configuration? </div></div>


    I like the clean lines of a HTG type stock over the thumb holes and pistol grips, but sometimes you have to compromise to get the features you want.

    If I ever get around to building a full custom it will probably be in a McMillan A1-3 because I just really like the feel of a standard stock. I truly enjoy the walnut target stock on my 40XB.

    HOWEVER, the AI has started to feel great in a variety of positions.