First off, I want to thank those who offered to post the pics for me. Thanks A Lot.
As soon as the pics are posted, I will try to answer all the questions that people may have. This stock is a one of a kind and I recieved it this week. The three most unique design changes from his previous barrel block stocks are:
1. The biggest design change you can't see. Bob put a lot of effort and design work into beefing up the block that is molded into the stock. He used a harden aluminum to build the block out of and it is quite long and strong. He felt that his previous blocks may not have been strong enough. If I remember right, it is made of 7075 or a 7050. He worked real hard to get the stock design to balance and meet the 10.5 requirement with a Leupold Comp.
2. Instead of the barrel resting in a V, there are four contact point that are adjustable (that's right). They are individually adjustable and extremely tight tolorances between the threads (a light locite lube is a must).
3. Thirdly, the removal weight system under the butt (yes, there is also the one in the top of the butt) are carbon fiber bagged just like the rest of the stock. I believe that they make these stiffer and less likely to warp. However, I wanted them done this way to begin with just for cosmetic reasons.
Also, as you can tell, it has the offset barrel channel. Coming is a Kneel for 600 yd shooting also. I hope to put it all together tonight and be ready for testing this weekend. For those who don't know, the three previous blocked stocks have been known to shoot extremely well. I believe Dave Bruno owns Jerry's and Steve's, and I remember Bob's went to someone in California (I think Mike or Lou). The only down side to this setup is changing barrels but I don't change barrels during a match so I don't think it will be much of a liability. Please ask questions and I will try to answer. Might take me a while because I may have to call Bob to get the full and correct scoop.
Just thought people might be interested. There are a lot of new stock designs out there: ie, Sebs, and Shelly's. I think it shows that innovation is alive and well.
Hovis
As soon as the pics are posted, I will try to answer all the questions that people may have. This stock is a one of a kind and I recieved it this week. The three most unique design changes from his previous barrel block stocks are:
1. The biggest design change you can't see. Bob put a lot of effort and design work into beefing up the block that is molded into the stock. He used a harden aluminum to build the block out of and it is quite long and strong. He felt that his previous blocks may not have been strong enough. If I remember right, it is made of 7075 or a 7050. He worked real hard to get the stock design to balance and meet the 10.5 requirement with a Leupold Comp.
2. Instead of the barrel resting in a V, there are four contact point that are adjustable (that's right). They are individually adjustable and extremely tight tolorances between the threads (a light locite lube is a must).
3. Thirdly, the removal weight system under the butt (yes, there is also the one in the top of the butt) are carbon fiber bagged just like the rest of the stock. I believe that they make these stiffer and less likely to warp. However, I wanted them done this way to begin with just for cosmetic reasons.
Also, as you can tell, it has the offset barrel channel. Coming is a Kneel for 600 yd shooting also. I hope to put it all together tonight and be ready for testing this weekend. For those who don't know, the three previous blocked stocks have been known to shoot extremely well. I believe Dave Bruno owns Jerry's and Steve's, and I remember Bob's went to someone in California (I think Mike or Lou). The only down side to this setup is changing barrels but I don't change barrels during a match so I don't think it will be much of a liability. Please ask questions and I will try to answer. Might take me a while because I may have to call Bob to get the full and correct scoop.
Just thought people might be interested. There are a lot of new stock designs out there: ie, Sebs, and Shelly's. I think it shows that innovation is alive and well.
Hovis
