So I want a stock

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Hambone

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Its time I did something about my stock. I know its holding me back from making thoses high number scores.
But the question foremost in my mind is should it be a straight line stock or should it be a traditional BR stock with a curve to the bottom.?
Money's tight and I can't afford to do it twice......


Hmmmmmm
 
Make up your mind what rules you are going to play by and get the stock that meets those rules. I don't know what you mean by a curved bottom unless you are talking about a sporter stock. If you are not shooting sporter, 7.5 lbs in the states or 8.5 or there abouts internationally, a BR stock has a flat bottom and a 3 inch width.
 
Hambone said:
Its time I did something about my stock. I know its holding me back from making thoses high number scores.
But the question foremost in my mind is should it be a straight line stock or should it be a traditional BR stock with a curve to the bottom.?
Money's tight and I can't afford to do it twice.
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It appears that a growing number of Rimfire BR shooters have been migrating to straight line stocks over the last couple of years and many have been quite successful, but the same can be said for those rifles with sloped/angled butts also. I’m fairly certain you’re aware of this and have read Stiller’s and Kolbe’s thoughts on the subject.
FWIW, I pretty much agree with them and based on my testing I don’t believe it’s possible to make an informed choice yet.

Landy
 
Whatcha using it for?

If you're shooting from quality sandbag rests, the criteria to look for is two parallel sides on the vertical plane that will prevent the rifle from canting differenty from shot to shot. A flat bottomed forend alone will serve the same purpose. Whether or not the buttstock has drop is of no consequence.
 
The dilemma.....

Landy

Yes, I have been following the topic for sometime across the various RF BR fora. Hence the OP here. As I'm aware that some fora have restricted membership depending upon your views of a certain riflesmith that don't apply here.
 
Hambone said:
Landy

Yes, I have been following the topic for sometime across the various RF BR fora. Hence the OP here. As I'm aware that some fora have restricted membership depending upon your views of a certain riflesmith that don't apply here.
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Something of the sort does apply here - I just don't know what it is...other than I refuse to be a party to the differing, somewhat passionate, views.

There are no magic stocks - only those that make weight and have sufficient resistance to rifle cant. Pick out one you like the looks of and don't look back.
 
I chose a Merideth for my 10.5 rifle and am glad I did. It can be used in Delrin without any concerns of being dinged as well as the every day rap here and there that have made my Sporter Deluxe Wood Stock a little "Nicked Up". I would like to try a Lite Gun 100K yd stock if it were light enough. I can't say anything negative about either of my stocks but for a Varmint Class Rifle, the Merideth is hard to beat, IMHO. I also like the Edge but they always seem too hard to get when I want one.
 
Wilbur said:
Something of the sort does apply here - I just don't know what it is...other than I refuse to be a party to the differing, somewhat passionate, views.

There are no magic stocks - only those that make weight and have sufficient resistance to rifle cant. Pick out one you like the looks of and don't look back.
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Wilbur

Long may your not knowing continue. AFAICT membership to BRC is open to all, subject to the usuall formalities and such. Which is ceratinly not the case on at least 2 of the RFBR fora where the rival factions have set up camp. Personally I much prefer the broad church of BRC.

I shall heed your advice re stock design.
 
I was talking with Tom Meredith a while back and he is covered up with rimfire work right now. The feedback he is getting is that his stock made by McMillian (both McMillian and Kelbly's make them, they are different on how they are made internally) really absorbs vibrations made by rimfires. He doesn't shoot rimfire and stated that he didn't know if there was any truth to that other than the amount of work he has and feedback. If your building a centerfire, the Kelbly version is the way to go.

Hovis
 
Thats good to read.

Unfortunately by the time you factor in shipping, import duty taxes and handling fees i'd be looking at a cost in region of $450+ :(

Theres only so much $ you can sink into a rifle.
 
Hambone:
Then you should specify that you need to purchace your stock in your home country. Exporting to the UK is just as hard as any other contry. That's why we buy local. No Exports or Import rules to follow.
 
Fred

I would by local if at all possible. Support your local suppliers and all that. Finding one is an whole differnt story.
 
Hambone,
For my money, i prefer a Pippin stock. He makes a pretty, straitline stock and his bedding is second to none.
Jim
 
Pepper

I read last year on another forum that Bill Pippin doesn't make stocks to sell. He just makes stocks for rifles that he builds and beds. Things might have changed since late last year though.

Does he have a web site?
 
Bill won't sell a stock unless he finishes and beds it. His number is 423-360-3933. Give him a call. Jim
 
oh well...........

Pepper1079 said:
Bill won't sell a stock unless he finishes and beds it. His number is 423-360-3933. Give him a call. Jim
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Thanks for the input. As I sit well outside the lower 49.Getting it to him would prove a little expensive, and involve a fair amount of paper work.
 
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Hambone said:
Thanks for the input. As I sit well outside the lower 49.Getting it to him would prove a little expensive, and involve a fair amount of paper work.
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hambone

you can always take a look at the don stith line of b/r stocks

bob
 
Bob

Many thanks

I did check Dons web site.

It looks to be the only way to source a reasonably priced replacement stock from the US.

I have been supplied the contact details a couple of laminate stock makers here in the UK who might be producing their own versions. So I'll be checking them out as it will save on shipping and import duty. Plus I'll have the chance to wave hard cash under their noses, which always helps knock a few dollars/pounds off the price.
 
hambone

i have purchased several things off ebay international sellers and the shipping wasnt too bad. now to find out if don will ship it for you by the way he makes an excellant stock and some of them have been winners in b/r shooting.

he can make for about any action you would choose. i suggest you shoot him an email and start there.

bob
 
Hi Bob

TBH I hadn't consiered ebay. I will have to get one of the kids to show me how I can shop internationally. My domestic ebay is very poor in regards to BR kit. The sport is simply to small here. I'll take a look on Gunbroker and eguns whilst I'm at it.

I'll send Don an email and see if we can dodge around the export restrictions and import duty levy some how. Unfortunately I no longer have family that reside in the states. Which ould have solved those particular obsticles at a stroke. They have taken up residence in China. As thats where the money is these days.
 
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