F Class open stock advice

[Chris Few]

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/richards-microfit-stocks.3784818/

http://www.sniperforums.com/forum/rifles/24495-warning-stockade-gun-stocks-could-use-your-help.html

http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?10979-Stockade-gun-stocks-experience-questions/page2

Thanks for posting these threads. Read through them and definitely got some good info out of them.

 

[Mozella]

I understand that in this game you gotta pay to play. I have just spent so much money getting into this sport that i am just running low on the extra funds. I would have no issues going out and spending the $800-1000 on one of these high end stocks if I had the extra cash laying around but that isn't the case for me at the moment.

I'll say it again; get a Boyd's. If I could swap the McMillan on my F/TR gun for another Boyd's and recover the extra $500 I spent on the McMillan, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Of all the stocks I have, the guns equipped with Boyd's stocks are my favorite. Plus the last Boyd's I ordered arrived in 8 days. My McMillan took 5 months.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Just bolt a 3" plate on and go shoot what you have for now.

 

[Big Mc]

New into the sport and currently have a bell and carlson stock and am looking to get something that has the 3" flat fore end and flat bottomed buttstock. I don't have a ton of money to spend on it so i have found a couple that seem like a good price knowing that there is going to be some additional finishing work on my end to complete them. The two I am looking at so far is Stockade Stock Long range bench rest in the money saver or a Richards micro fit bench rest style stock in laminate. I searched this site as well as googled these stocks to see what kind of experiences people have had and the actual quality of these but didn't come up with enough to make an informed decision. Are these stocks even worth the money? I don't mind spending the time and the added money to finish these stocks out but I just don't wanna waste my money with something that is cheap and isn't gonna last. If you have a better idea on an affordable stock let me know. Thanks.

Chris

Boyd,s does not make a stock, like the one you are looking for.. They do make a GREAT stock for the money .. Sporter style. Just my two cents.. Tommy Mc..

 

[MattPeetz]

I understand that in this game you gotta pay to play. I have just spent so much money getting into this sport that i am just running low on the extra funds. I would have no issues going out and spending the $800-1000 on one of these high end stocks if I had the extra cash laying around but that isn't the case for me at the moment.

Vanilla,
Go to northlandshootersupply.com

He has the f class stock for the target actions.
I have one that i might be getting rid of shortly.

 

[Chris Few]

Vanilla,
Go to northlandshootersupply.com

He has the f class stock for the target actions.
I have one that i might be getting rid of shortly.

I looked at those and have some hesitations because i am running a repeater action not a single shot so i would have to mill out the blind box area.

 

[Chris Few]

Boyds does have a great reputation however, they don't make a flat fore ended/flat butt stocked stock. Getting one of those stocks wouldn't gain me anything over what i am using currently.

 

[MattPeetz]

Boyds does have a great reputation however, they don't make a flat fore ended/flat butt stocked stock. Getting one of those stocks wouldn't gain me anything over what i am using currently.

Do as Alex suggested and go have fun.

 

[KenOath]

New into the sport and currently have a bell and carlson stock and am looking to get something that has the 3" flat fore end and flat bottomed buttstock. I don't have a ton of money to spend on it so i have found a couple that seem like a good price knowing that there is going to be some additional finishing work on my end to complete them. The two I am looking at so far is Stockade Stock Long range bench rest in the money saver or a Richards micro fit bench rest style stock in laminate. I searched this site as well as googled these stocks to see what kind of experiences people have had and the actual quality of these but didn't come up with enough to make an informed decision. Are these stocks even worth the money? I don't mind spending the time and the added money to finish these stocks out but I just don't wanna waste my money with something that is cheap and isn't gonna last. If you have a better idea on an affordable stock let me know. Thanks.

Chris

Vanilla Gorilla,

I've had two Boyd's Varmint Thumbhole Stocks and both were fully inletted for Ruger and Rem 700 Varmint rifles, for the money you cant beat them I had absolutely no problems with them and both were finished very well. Boyd's don't do a 3" flat for-end and butt does not run parallel with for-end either which aids in the rifle tracking in the bags. I have two McMillan F Class Stocks inletted for a BAT and Stolle Panda currently for shooting F Class, they do everything they are suppose to do, strong, comfortable and track dead straight in the bags, no work needed by you to finish the Mcmillan.. Use the 6 months wait time on Mcmillan to save the extra money needed you wont regret it.

Cheers Rustij

 

[Steve Jennings]

New into the sport and currently have a bell and carlson stock and am looking to get something that has the 3" flat fore end and flat bottomed buttstock. I don't have a ton of money to spend on it so i have found a couple that seem like a good price knowing that there is going to be some additional finishing work on my end to complete them. The two I am looking at so far is Stockade Stock Long range bench rest in the money saver or a Richards micro fit bench rest style stock in laminate. I searched this site as well as googled these stocks to see what kind of experiences people have had and the actual quality of these but didn't come up with enough to make an informed decision. Are these stocks even worth the money? I don't mind spending the time and the added money to finish these stocks out but I just don't wanna waste my money with something that is cheap and isn't gonna last. If you have a better idea on an affordable stock let me know. Thanks.

Chris

There are lots of very pretty stocks on the market. Since you mentioned F-Class I can assume you are competing. Here is an idea: Evaluate a stock on how well it shoots. Most of the new phones have a slow motion video function. Video some top shooters at a match and play back in slow motion and watch the rifle movement during recoil.

 

[Killick]

If you have some woodworking skills you can do what I did and turn an Anschutz 54 stock into a low boy F-Open stock. See attached pics
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[Chris Few]

Killick I don't think that i could do what you did at all. I don't have very much wood working experience at all. Looks like you did a heck of a job though.

 

[Sundown]

Chris, I made a few stocks for people and kids just getting into this sport. The stocks are made of plywood and are not inletted, pillared or bedded. Stock has a 1.25" channel cut. They're solid but cheap. I'll sell for $125 TYD. Pic included. Let me know if interested.

 

[Chris Few]

Chris, I made a few stocks for people and kids just getting into this sport. The stocks are made of plywood and are not inletted, pillared or bedded. Stock has a 1.25" channel cut. They're solid but cheap. I'll sell for $125 TYD. Pic included. Let me know if interested.

Those look good Sundown! I think I am gonna have to pass since I don't have the tools or the experience to get the rest of the stock completed. Thanks for sharing though.

 

[Shynloco]

New into the sport and currently have a bell and carlson stock and am looking to get something that has the 3" flat fore end and flat bottomed buttstock. I don't have a ton of money to spend on it so i have found a couple that seem like a good price knowing that there is going to be some additional finishing work on my end to complete them. The two I am looking at so far is Stockade Stock Long range bench rest in the money saver or a Richards micro fit bench rest style stock in laminate. I searched this site as well as googled these stocks to see what kind of experiences people have had and the actual quality of these but didn't come up with enough to make an informed decision. Are these stocks even worth the money? I don't mind spending the time and the added money to finish these stocks out but I just don't wanna waste my money with something that is cheap and isn't gonna last. If you have a better idea on an affordable stock let me know. Thanks.

Chris

Chris,
I noted that you want a nice stock that doesn't require a large investment. So as to your choices, I have and have had a number of Richard's Micro Fit stocks that have worked very nicely for me. But the caveat with Richard's stocks is that regardless of their website advertising, their stocks are around 90% inletted and do require work, preferably by someone with the equipment and TALENT to fit your barreled action into a Richard's stock. I am fortunate to have one particular Gunsmith who is an excellent and talented one, and one who excels at finishing and fitting Richard's stocks. In fact, Richard's is his primary stock supplier and has been for about 15 yrs. But one thing you must consider...what is your purpose for a new stock? In other words is this for recreational or fun shooting OR for competition? There's no way in hell to REASONABLY expect a Richard's stock to measure up to one of Ray Bowman, Bruce Baer's or a McMillan stocks. I can tell you that mine work very well for pleasure Benchrest shooting and produce nice tight 5 shot groups at 100 yds. But no way would I sit down with any of my Richard's stocks in a Benchrest Competition, even though my rifles shoot sub-moa groups.

Bottom line, if you or your Gunsmith (or friend) have (talent and) inletted and finished a couple hundred stocks, then seriously consider a Richard's stock. If not, go elsewhere to avoid the aggravation and disappointment or find someone who can help you finish that stock and properly bed it. It ain't as easy as some would have you believe.

Alex

 

[Chris Few]

Chris,
I noted that you want a nice stock that doesn't require a large investment. So as to your choices, I have and have had a number of Richard's Micro Fit stocks that have worked very nicely for me. But the caveat with Richard's stocks is that regardless of their website advertising, their stocks are around 90% inletted and do require work, preferably by someone with the equipment and TALENT to fit your barreled action into a Richard's stock. I am fortunate to have one particular Gunsmith who is an excellent and talented one, and one who excels at finishing and fitting Richard's stocks. In fact, Richard's is his primary stock supplier and has been for about 15 yrs. But one thing you must consider...what is your purpose for a new stock? In other words is this for recreational or fun shooting OR for competition? There's no way in hell to REASONABLY expect a Richard's stock to measure up to one of Ray Bowman, Bruce Baer's or a McMillan stocks. I can tell you that mine work very well for pleasure Benchrest shooting and produce nice tight 5 shot groups at 100 yds. But no way would I sit down with any of my Richard's stocks in a Benchrest Competition, even though my rifles shoot sub-moa groups.

Bottom line, if you or your Gunsmith (or friend) have (talent and) inletted and finished a couple hundred stocks, then seriously consider a Richard's stock. If not, go elsewhere to avoid the aggravation and disappointment or find someone who can help you finish that stock and properly bed it. It ain't as easy as some would have you believe.

Alex

Thanks for the info Alex.

 

[ngb1787]

Don't forget to check out GRS stocks available at kelby's. Their f class x eater is pretty darn nice!

 

[Kings X]

I looked at those and have some hesitations because i am running a repeater action not a single shot so i would have to mill out the blind box area.

Just buy a single shot adapter from Brownells.

 

[Chris Few]

Well I broke down and bought a richards micro fit bench rest model. I should be here in about 6 weeks. I hope I invested wisely...

 

[shawnmcd]

Check out the stock I sell. The barrel is parallel to the bag surfaces. Its called the low rider, its available with adjustable cheek and butt. Blanks are $500.
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Alex,

I sent you a message on your facebook page.