Hack job for the sake of rifle balance?

[BoulderE89]

So I have a foundation centurion stock which is a dream to shoot with. the way I currently have it configured is nearly perfect, but I am wanting to move the balance point a little more forward than it currently sits. Problem is it’s already 23 lbs and I really don’t wanna make this thing any heavier. I have a vortex razor Gen ii weight on top, MTU contour barrel, half a set of foundation weights in the stock fore end, and a weighted krg arca rail.
So rather than add weight I’m thinking of taking weight off the back of the stock to balance it all out…what’s the consensus here and if I were to take weight off the back how do I go about that on a foundation stock?

 

[Midwestside]

Do you have the cheek piece option, which has less material in it?

 

[charnicus]

The farther forward you can get weight the less weight overall you’ll need to add if that makes sense. Rather than the heavy arca, and weight kit all the way down the barrel channel, maybe experiment with heavier weights up front like lead or tungsten. Additionally, and I hate to say this, but a different scope could remove almost a pound or more right at the end of the rifle. Combine that with a lighter set of rings (not knowing what your mount setup is) could help.

 

[A&8's]

Add a helium filled recoil pad.

 

[BoulderE89]

The farther forward you can get weight the less weight overall you’ll need to add if that makes sense. Rather than the heavy arca, and weight kit all the way down the barrel channel, maybe experiment with heavier weights up front like lead or tungsten. Additionally, and I hate to say this, but a different scope could remove almost a pound or more right at the end of the rifle. Combine that with a lighter set of rings (not knowing what your mount setup is) could help.

These are solid ideas. My foundation stock doesn’t have any more options for adding weight. The scope change honestly isn’t a bad idea, Ive thought about moving to a mk5 which could potentially help.

 

[charnicus]

These are solid ideas. My foundation stock doesn’t have any more options for adding weight. The scope change honestly isn’t a bad idea, Ive thought about moving to a mk5 which could potentially help.

I’d personally pull all the weights and start back from zero. Use lead shot in the front most holes only (maybe the first two or three rows). Could probably find a sinker ball near the same diameter has the holes in the barrel channel. @watchmydebt might could offer a more refined drop in setup with something other than brass.

The Mk5 in some Hawkins ultralights would definitely help more than hurt in my opinion.

 

[watchmydebt]

You can always have someone remove material from the inside of there the butt pad bolts too. Or from the underneath like how they do on the light versions of the stocks. Or just add a full weight kit to the front. Not sure who’s kit you have but mine are only 1lb 10oz for all 22 weights. So half a kit is around 3/4lb. Could try adding the full weights or like I mention earlier, have some material taken out from under the butt pad. Hollow out the stock some. Could even do it with a drill if you’re careful. Plus side is it’s never seen after done and could always be added back by pouring lead shot back in the holes you drilled.

 

[watchmydebt]

I could also possibly make weights out of a diff material if you knew is a weight target. Steel, brass, bronze, ss, and alum are what I have avail to make them from. I could make one of each material ahd get you a weight avg. just pm me

 

[BoulderE89]

I could also possibly make weights out of a diff material if you knew is a weight target. Steel, brass, bronze, ss, and alum are what I have avail to make them from. I could make one of each material ahd get you a weight avg. just pm me

I may call John from foundation and consult about drilling behind the recoil pad, that’s a solid idea. If he advises not to I’ll get back with you on those alternative weights, thanks!

 

[Pete B]

Mate, honestly just live with it and get a slightly slimmer profile/longer barrel next time if you don't wish to add any more weight.
Or maybe a tunner/muzzle brake, not much extra weight, but put exactly where it matters most in this case.
Cheers
Pete

 

[BoulderE89]

Mate, honestly just live with it and get a slightly slimmer profile/longer barrel next time if you don't wish to add any more weight.
Or maybe a tunner/muzzle brake, not much extra weight, but put exactly where it matters most in this case.
Cheers
Pete

Already have a tuner muzzle brake

 

[johaneriksson]

TS did you reach out to foundation about drilling behind the recoil pad?

 

[BoulderE89]

TS did you reach out to foundation about drilling behind the recoil pad?

I called and never heard back from John and got busy with work. I need to get on that

 

[hlee]

Brass has a density of 8.53 g/cm^3.
Lead is 11.34 g/cm^3.
Tungsten is 19.25 g/cm^3.

Different weights would be the more elegant solution.

 

[acudaowner]

can you just adjust your weight a little more forward ?

 

[BoulderE89]

can you just adjust your weight a little more forward ?

I already have all the weights forward.

Brass has a density of 8.53 g/cm^3.
Lead is 11.34 g/cm^3.
Tungsten is 19.25 g/cm^3.

Different weights would be the more elegant solution.

That’s what I’m thinking…if I don’t take material out behind the recoil pad I’ll be looking into lead weights up front