Which stock model to choose??

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rolf

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Hi
Please help me out with this one. My routine is almost zero when it comes to BR shooting and I know that some of you guys have tried almost "everything" on the market.
I would like to know which brand and model you consider works the best when it comes to BR? I`ve talked to a guy who can do several different models in laminate but I need your expertice on the area.
So name and model and if you can give me links too I`ll be even happier.

Take care.
Rolf

Ps1 The one I`ve looked at is McMillans Edge model.Ds

Ps2 This rifle is for shooting up to 300 yards, no more. Ds
 
Borden R&M and Kelbly Klub

Jim Bordens' R&M Robertson stock and the Kelbly Klub are my favorites, I like the lowest profile stock I can get for the money and track great..
If cost is not an issue you can go with a Carbon Fiber from Scoville...;)
Everyone has a favorite, and there are many good stocks, if you like the McMillan Edge stock, it will work well for you...I just have a passion for the Robertson, Kelbly and Scoville low profile stocks...:D
 
rolf said:
Hi
Please help me out with this one. My routine is almost zero when it comes to BR shooting and I know that some of you guys have tried almost "everything" on the market.
I would like to know which brand and model you consider works the best when it comes to BR? I`ve talked to a guy who can do several different models in laminate but I need your expertice on the area.
So name and model and if you can give me links too I`ll be even happier.

Take care.
Rolf

Ps1 The one I`ve looked at is McMillans Edge model.Ds

Ps2 This rifle is for shooting up to 300 yards, no more. Ds
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Rolf,

Call Jim Borden at 570-965-2505. His BR stocks are top notch and the colors are endless.
http://www.bordenrifles.com/
Here is a pic of one of my wife's rifles with a Borden stock.
Lucy03.jpg
 
Rolf

If you will look at all of the current popular BR stocks, you will notice that they all look amazingly alike, (aside from the EDGE). They are relative straight in profile, have a minimum pistol grip, if any at all, and offer a minimum butt stock angle on the bottom. The center of gravity is quite low in all, and weight is kept at about 24 ounces.
This is no accident. It seems that this basic design works quite well.
All of my Rifles are built on the SG&Y BRX, which is now, of course, the Roberson Composite. I like them.
Sometimes it comes down to what you can get in a reasonable amount of time. "We are six months behind" does not inspire me reach for my check book.
Go to Kebly's site, they have excellent pictures of all of their selections. The classifieds,where large supplyers such as Bruno Shooting Supply run adds, will also have somegood picks of a wide variety........jackie
 
Jerry Stiller has the distribution for Robertson stocks and when I was there a few days ago he had some in inventory - give him a call.;)
 
I am in concordance with the others when they say they prefer the low-profile stocks. If this gun is meant for benchrest competition, I certainly would as well suggest the use of one of the low profile stocks. Robertson and Kelbly's would be the place to get a graphite/fiberglass/whatever they are made out of stock, OR if you like you can go for the classic and elegant look of wood and get a Terry Leonard stock. :D And of course, they're just as functional as they are beautiful. ;) Of course, that's gonna run a little higher than a Kelbly or Robertson (unless you are going for an exotic paint job), but I don't know of anyone who regrets spending that little extra for the look of the wood. tehehehe. Ok, I'm done plugging for Leonard's (though I do love them so:D)

If you want something that feels more like a regular rifle stock than go with the regular Kelbly's stock. It's a great stock also, that will still ride the bags well. Just my thoughts.

Matthew S Keller
 
Robertson Composites

is in canada and a great guy to deal with. Not sure if he can send one to sweden without a export permit but maybe.

He has a website.

Also there is a rumour that there is a new Canadian Benchrest stock being made or under construction that will be available shortly.

In fact RS and I will have them on our guns for the super shoot in may for all to see.

Just another alternative. I have Leonards, Larsons, Edge, SGY and so on and they are all pretty good. You have to use each one to see which you like.

Some of the older guard prefer a stock they have used for 10 years.

IT IS ALL WHAT YOU GET FIRST OR GET USED TO and then your opinion may be colored.

Jeff
 
I`m glad to see that this thread has picked up speed again!

I`m with you about the Robertson stock, I`ve his Long Range Hunter model on the same rifle I`m now looking for a BR stock for. I intended to use LRH stock for both hunting and BR shooting but it didn`t work out the way I thought. It rarely does.:)

I`ve ran in to a great guy who makes laminated copies of the BRX stock and by now I`m pretty sure I`ll order one from him.
Unless one of you have something interresting to sell that will fit my Rem7??

Take care you all.

Rolf
 
What about a Laminate ?

I see alot of great Glass/Composit stocks mentioned ,but if you want a great Laminated stock try one of Bill Shehanes ST-1000 Ls .Their heavier but they track GREAT, I sure like mine. contact Bill at D&B supply www.scopeusout.com
 
We

purchased the rights to the SG&Y stocks from speedy when he went to teach. Robertson makes them for us. Borden has a similar pattern also built by Robertson. You can also purchase stocks direct from Robertston, but I am not sure what benchrest pattern he has rights to. The SG&Y is exclusively ours, as I assume Bordens is exclusive to him. They should all be similar in construction and the same high quality. They are a filled shell style with the barrel channel and action area cnc milled out like the McMillan. The outside finish is a very shiney gel coat with color below, similar to a fiberglass bass boat. They are all very nice. The only bad thing about them is that the Canadian exchange rate is not as nice as it once was and the price is higher because of it. I still think they are a great deal though, as the stocks are high quality and need no paint with a great outside finish.

Robertson has been drop shipping the stocks to other countries as it seem Canada has no restrictions. If you want one of ours you contact us and we place the order and have it shipped directly. That way we dont have to apply for export permits. The shipping tends to be about $100 though.
 
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Jerry

I`ve sent an e-mail to your company adress but you can disregard it.
I`ve the answer I was looking for here, thanks.

I know about whos having the rights for the BRX stock and I`m sure that it`s not a 100% copy he makes. He is famous enough for people to have noticed his BR stock and if it would have been a real lookalike it would have gotten him into trouble.
So don`t pay any attention to my poor English, it`s easy to make mistakes when you`re not sure of the language.

The thing that makes me hesitate about ordering from Ian is that he can`t inlet for the Seven action. This has caused me some problems with the other stock I talked about. So I would really prefer to buy the stock from someone who can at least semi inlet the barrell/action.
Jerry, would you have to get a export permit even if you deliver the stock to a friend of mine in the States?
 
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