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I am wanting to start shooting VFS chambered in 30BR. The action I plan to use is a Stolle Kodiak that used to serve as my HBR action so it has the magazine cutout, but hopefully that won't hurt me too much. I have 13.5lbs to work with so weight shouldn't be an issue.

A few questions.
1. I don't see any stocks inletted for the Kodiak other than 2.25" HBR stocks, will other stocks work like maybe a Panda inletted stock?
2. If you were using a Kodiak action for VFS would you glue it in or have it pillar or block bedded?
3. I read that there are new lower profile stocks that may work well with the recoil of a 30br, which stocks would that be?
4. I would like to shoot free recoil with this stock if possible but it's not mandatory, is there anything specific I should look for to accomplish this?
 
george in KY said:
just put a 3inch plate on you hunter stock should be fine.
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I'm not opposed to giving that a try. I actually have a machined 3" aluminum plate on the shelf that is a spare from a different project that would work perfect. I just don't know if it can be secured well enough and straight enough to track consistently.
 
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Give Kelbly a call. I would think they can inlet you a stock for a Kodiak. I would think at least? They also make a Borden type stock and the SPG. The Borden has a grip and rides low in the bags, the SPG is kinda like a fiberglass/graphite Leonard, Scoville. They track low and return to battery well and can be gripped some. I enjoy both. I would glue and screw it cause you can and weight wouldn't be a issue. I have some LV guns that way and they work the same as just a glue in. Good luck on your project!
 
lucky lizard said:
Give Kelbly a call. I would think they can inlet you a stock for a Kodiak. I would think at least? They also make a Borden type stock and the SPG. The Borden has a grip and rides low in the bags, the SPG is kinda like a fiberglass/graphite Leonard, Scoville. They track low and return to battery well and can be gripped some. I enjoy both. I would glue and screw it cause you can and weight wouldn't be a issue. I have some LV guns that way and they work the same as just a glue in. Good luck on your project!
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Thanks I will look into both of them.
 
nonliberal said:
I am wanting to start shooting VFS chambered in 30BR. The action I plan to use is a Stolle Kodiak that used to serve as my HBR action so it has the magazine cutout, but hopefully that won't hurt me too much. I have 13.5lbs to work with so weight shouldn't be an issue.A few questions.
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Kevin, here's the route I'd take:

nonliberal said:
1. I don't see any stocks inletted for the Kodiak other than 2.25" HBR stocks, will other stocks work like maybe a Panda inletted stock?

The Kodiaks are narrower than a Panda and the tang on a Kodiak is thinner than a Panda. With a bit of work, a Panda could be made to work but if you're going to order a stock anyway, save the hassle and have it inletted for a Kodiak w/o a mag. cut in the stock.

2. If you were using a Kodiak action for VFS would you glue it in or have it pillar or block bedded?

I hate glue ins with a passion. A well done pillar bed job is just as accurate w/o any of the potential downsides of glue ins.

3. I read that there are new lower profile stocks that may work well with the recoil of a 30br, which stocks would that be?

The newer 'low rider' stocks are a bit nicer when the gun comes back. Be aware than the butts on some of these can make going around a Score target very tricky.

4. I would like to shoot free recoil with this stock if possible but it's not mandatory, is there anything specific I should look for to accomplish this?[

Look for something with a decent length to the fore arm. Picking your shooting style, before having the gun tell you what it wants, can leave you disaapointed...especially with a Score rig. The Bruno/McMillan pattern, the Kelbly TMBR and Kelbly BRFB patterns are ones I can recommend.
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Al Nyhus said:
Kevin, here's the route I'd take:
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Thanks Al. Sound advise.

I was looking pretty close at the Kelbly TMBR. I may just have Tom Meredeth inlet and bed it for me. I here he does excellent work.
 
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