bell and carlson benchrest makeover

[magic mike]

I too was not satisfied with my B&C stock on the 700P I bought a couple of years ago. So before I took it up to Stick at S&S to get it re-barrelled and squared up I decided to modify the stock. Here are some pictures of what I did. So far I am quite happy with how it worked out.

 

[tn6br]

I too was not satisfied with my B&C stock on the 700P I bought a couple of years ago. So before I took it up to Stick at S&S to get it re-barrelled and squared up I decided to modify the stock. Here are some pictures of what I did. So far I am quite happy with how it worked out.
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I see something similar in my near future

 

[tn6br]

I too was not satisfied with my B&C stock on the 700P I bought a couple of years ago. So before I took it up to Stick at S&S to get it re-barrelled and squared up I decided to modify the stock. Here are some pictures of what I did. So far I am quite happy with how it worked out.
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Did you use fiberglass or just wood and bondo?

 

[magic mike]

Just MDF and body filler. Worked on enough boats and Corvettes in my lifetime to get it figured out. It has held up very well. The most difficult thing was getting everything dead straight. Didn't take long to find out the original stock wasn't.

 

[magic mike]

Just MDF and filler. Worked on enough boats and Corvettes in my lifetime to get it figured out. The hardest part was getting it all dead straight. Didn't take long to find out the original stock wasn't. It has held up very well so far. Stick clamped it in a vise and it didn't fall apart, so good to go.

 

[jonbearman]

The stockade benchrest stock looks pretty good to me for the money other wise see if McMillan has something to put the savage in but from your pictures your stock should work.

 

[tn6br]

Until I can afford the candy paint I'm wanting this is the finished product.

 

[tn6br]

Got my new wider front bag in the mail today. Set up for the first time and the difference is amazing. The wider flat forearm makes all the difference in the world.

 

[boltfluter]

Just MDF and filler. Worked on enough boats and Corvettes in my lifetime to get it figured out. The hardest part was getting it all dead straight. Didn't take long to find out the original stock wasn't. It has held up very well so far. Stick clamped it in a vise and it didn't fall apart, so good to go.

Mike,

Wow! That is a beautiful job. Amazing what you can do with a little wood, bondo and a good eye. Very nice.

Regards, Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[magic mike]

Thank you Paul. Same back to ya. Your bolt work is awesome. I enjoy doing things that test the limits of my skills. Never know what you can do unless you try! Probably wouldn't try making parachutes though!

 

[boltfluter]

Thank you Paul. Same back to ya. Your bolt work is awesome. I enjoy doing things that test the limits of my skills. Never know what you can do unless you try! Probably wouldn't try making parachutes though!

Mike,
Probably a good call on the parachutes. Lol.

Paul

 

[mauser284]

You can also make what is essentially a adapter or shoe from kydex in your oven with a wood form that can then be attacked tot he forend or the under side of the butt! To make it ride a bag better.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I bet hes went other directions in the past 3 years

 

[tn6br]

Stolle grizzly 2 rblpre in a Borden stock. It's a slippery slope

 

[rebs]

you did a great job on your stock. It looks great