1000 YD. Benchrest Stocks ??????

[Chuckhunter]

Just curious as to what everyone's favorite is and why? IE: Forearm width, Laminate or fiberglass, etc.

 

[dkhunt14]

6 inch. To help keep the gun from rocking on bolt lift. I think laminate is better although I shot a lot of nice groups with fiberglass. Matt

 

[johara1]

I like wood, seems kill the vibration better than fiberglas. And you can make them straight. A 4" front and 2"+ rear, seems to track nice with UHMW. plates jim

 

[BenPerfected]

Different stocks for different BR yardages? Why?

 

[dkhunt14]

Different stocks for different BR yardages? Why?

I don't think he asking for different stocks for different yardages. I think he is asking which one is best and for what reason. Matt

 

[Eddie Harren]

Different stocks for different BR yardages? Why?

Short Range Benchrest stocks are subject to rules restricting forend size, angle and buttstock dimensions.

 

[Chuckhunter]

I don't think he asking for different stocks for different yardages. I think he is asking which one is best and for what reason. Matt

Matt is correct, just trying to deduce what the long range guys are shooting and the reasons for their selections. I currently have two LG stocks, one is a PR&T Hammerhead with a 5" front width and 2" wide rear,while the other one is an old McMillan Short range stock with a 3" front end that has been Lengthened and reworked for Long Range. Both seem to track extremely well but if I'm splitting hairs, I would give a slight edge to the McMillan. As far as dampening vibration between the two stocks, it seems to be a moot point, that's why I found Tom's comment very interesting. Thanks for all the comments, I guess were always looking for a better mouse trap.

 

[johara1]

If you use the Burris signature rings it all changes. it deadens vibration with the inserts, and super feet are a vibration killer also. More than the stock killing vibration comes into the mix. the Bixn Andy trigger also changes the vibration. jim

 

[johara1]

A glued and screw action is the best system of them all. jim

 

[Chuckhunter]

A glued and screw action is the best system of them all. jim

I agree with all of your points Jim, I have everything that you mentioned with the exception of the super feet.

 

[johara1]

insulators at as many points as you can jim

 

[dmoran]

Chuckhunter -
Super feet proved out well to me also.
Particularly with my HV-Gun, convincingly appeared to me I could shoot it faster on feet.
Like Jim stated; "insulators"
Donovan

 

[dkhunt14]

I think maybe the super feet would depend if the benches are topped with wood or bare concrete. I had an aluminum light gun that I was load testing at 400 yards. I was trying to watch the holes go in the paper. It was impossible because the gun sat there and vibrated like a tuning fork. I put 1 inch plywood on the top and it almost made it disappear. Matt

 

[JRS]

I think maybe the super feet would depend if the benches are topped with wood or bare concrete. I had an aluminum light gun that I was load testing at 400 yards. I was trying to watch the holes go in the paper. It was impossible because the gun sat there and vibrated like a tuning fork. I put 1 inch plywood on the top and it almost made it disappear. Matt

That's why I have never liked a glue-in. It's like removing the rubber from the motor mounts in your car/truck, and mounting the engine solidly to the frame. It sends vibration throughout the vehicle.

 

[johara1]

JRS, Matt was testing a aluminium light gun gun on concrete bench,
and what does gluing in have to do with cab mounts on a truck??
I glue in with Devcon liquid over Devcon putty. It is stress free and has
all ready proved it self to work. jim

 

[Eddie Harren]

That's why I have never liked a glue-in. It's like removing the rubber from the motor mounts in your car/truck, and mounting the engine solidly to the frame. It sends vibration throughout the vehicle.

Better'n the funny papers. Check and see how many winning rifles are glued in vs. conventional screwed in.

 

[johara1]

Ed, You are right…… but i just going on my limited experience jim

 

[JRS]

JRS, Matt was testing a aluminium light gun gun on concrete bench,
and what does gluing in have to do with cab mounts on a truck??
I glue in with Devcon liquid over Devcon putty. It is stress free and has
all ready proved it self to work. jim

I have no idea why you referenced "cab mounts". 'stress free" doesn't reduce, nor add to, vibration.

 

[johara1]

You said you didn't like glue in's, it was like removing the rubber on a mount on your car or truck and it sends the vibration through out the vehicle and i said what does gluing in have to do with cab mounts, engine mounts or what ever. The best shooting guns in the world are glued in, there no disputing this fact. jim

 

[JRS]

I won't argue with you, Jim. I was raised to respect my elders, and don't intend to deviate from that.