Detritus
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sometime in the next month or so I will finally be able to get a replacement stock for my "project rifle", a .308 Rem 700 SPS-V. (finding work after a 5 year lack, considerably brightens one's outlook btw)
Now i've known since the day i brought it home over a year and a half ago that I was going to scrap the factory POS stock at the first opportunity, So i've been looking at the various options for all of that time. but now that it's time to make the decision as to which one, I find myself both conflicted and in need of oppinions of others.
I DO have the field narrowed down to three, all have bedding blocks, vertical pistol grips and generally of a "target/tactical" design.
The "Ultra Walnut" varmint stock that's in Stocky's bargain barn right now, because somewhere deep inside me lives this little guy jumping up and down screaming "to Heck with function! that one'll make it look like one of the old M40s!!" but there is a strong bias against this one due to lack of a bedding block or pillars in the stock. the lack of such is a major reason for my desire to ditch the factory unit currently on the rifle.
So, i guess my real questions are as follows.
As i said any info or oppinions on the above mentioned stocks is VERY much welcome. I've got about 2 weeks or so before i can make the purchase (dern truck needs new front brakes.:banghead: ) so i have some time to absorb the wisdom of others before i have to make the final decision.
as always thank you for your time and any information you can give me.
Now i've known since the day i brought it home over a year and a half ago that I was going to scrap the factory POS stock at the first opportunity, So i've been looking at the various options for all of that time. but now that it's time to make the decision as to which one, I find myself both conflicted and in need of oppinions of others.
I DO have the field narrowed down to three, all have bedding blocks, vertical pistol grips and generally of a "target/tactical" design.
- the Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist A5 aka "the fancy one" with adjustable cheekpiece & buttplate, plus the anshutz-style forend rail.
- Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist A2 the basic upgrade synthetic, without all the adjustability
- Bobby Hart AccuBlock Long Range Target / Tactical For all intents a B&C A2 in laminate, "the pretty one" because if i went this route i would get one of the gloss finished, bright colored versions.
The "Ultra Walnut" varmint stock that's in Stocky's bargain barn right now, because somewhere deep inside me lives this little guy jumping up and down screaming "to Heck with function! that one'll make it look like one of the old M40s!!" but there is a strong bias against this one due to lack of a bedding block or pillars in the stock. the lack of such is a major reason for my desire to ditch the factory unit currently on the rifle.
So, i guess my real questions are as follows.
- For a person who's going to shoot this rifle exclusively from a bench and prone, Does the B&C A5 stock offer any REAL advantage over the A2? to be clear for the average joe shooter, IS there nearly $200 worth of utility/value in the adjustable cheekpiece, buttplate etc?? any further data arguing for or against this one is welcome)
- conversely what are any Disadvantages to the plainer and less expensive A2 type? again, arguments both for and against welcome
- Between the synthetic B&C and the "Bobby Hart" Laminate of the same profile. what are the pros/cons/oppinions of each?
As i said any info or oppinions on the above mentioned stocks is VERY much welcome. I've got about 2 weeks or so before i can make the purchase (dern truck needs new front brakes.:banghead: ) so i have some time to absorb the wisdom of others before i have to make the final decision.
as always thank you for your time and any information you can give me.