[clarkpat]

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with this stock barrel combo deal that Butler Creek has on the market. Any thoughts on its quality would be appreciated.


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[hksw]

The barrel is the Featherweight model.

The stock is adequate and durable. Comb is a little low for scoped guns with medium and taller rings. There is one other version of the stock with a built-in bi-pod. The bi-pod is a bit flimsy and the foot print is narrow but functional in non-stressful situations, e.g. off of a bench. Parting line from the mold the stock is made from is a little pronounced but can be easily shaved down with a knife or sharp edged metal plate. Checkering is good and deep. Barrel channel regularly touches 0.920" bull barrels but can be shaved down. (Not really a good idea to freefloat a metal bull barrel on the aluminum alloy receiver but with the featherweight should be OK.)

The barrel is quite light which is good if you plan on a lot of carrying around. In terms of accuracy, it is crap, at least from the sample that I have and judging by the replies from others on this and other forums. I had tried various things to get the barrel to shoot including all types of ammo, free floating by widening the barrel channel, putting pressure points everywhere from the end of the forearm to the receiver, barrel tuners, etc. No go. Lucky to get 1" groups at 50".

In short, stock is OK (I wouldn't pay more than $25 for it used). Get a cheek pad. I'd forego the barrel and get a Green Mountain. Great barrels for an affordable price.

[Superpsy]

no answers for you...another good place to check is www.rimfirecentral.com