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Remington 700 stock for 600 to 1000 yard competition
@ 06:15 am (GMT) |
Rob BirdHi all, I'm hoping for some input on a nice, heavy stock for a target rifle I'm having built for 600 to 1000 yard competition.I usually opt to be different, so I'm going with a 7mm (280 Ackley) rather than the more usual 308 that is used in such competitions. It's going to have a heavy contour barrel (1 inch muzzle). Weight is unlimited in CMP competitions, so I figure a heavy stock is a good idea. Would a laminated stock be the way to go here? Or some other material? Thumbhole or no? I've never owned a gun with a thumbhole stock. |
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@ 06:30 am (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Remington 700 stock for 600 to 1000 yard competitionHi Rob, experience leads me to suggest that shape rather than weight is the key.I don't really go for pistol grip / thumbhole styles stocks as it is hard to get the fit right. The hand is forced into one position and if the length between the trigger and grip is wrong (normally too short), then you are forced to adopt an unnatural trigger hand form. With a classic / swept grip, even if the fit is wrong (e.g. Ruger M77 classic wood stock grip versus large hands), one can slide the hand further down the grip if need be. If you want to be different as you have suggested, take the route of different shooting methods as opposed to the non-transferable nonsense that currently abounds. With a focus on technique, the choice of stock will be a lot easier. Here is the stock I would suggest you try provided it is within your budget and can be shipped to your location. https://precision-platforms.com/ |
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@ 11:38 pm (GMT) |
Rob BirdRe: Remington 700 stock for 600 to 1000 yard competitionI appreciate the input, as always. |
@ 02:55 pm (GMT) |
Clive JuddRe: Remington 700 stock for 600 to 1000 yard competitionHi Rob, perhaps flick me an email for broader discussion, [email protected], there's a few factors to consider, primarily the exact course of fire.As Nathan mentioned there's ways to diversify, and whilst I'm a believer of transferable skill sets and dual role systems, its important to have a clear goal on the subject. |
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