I've searched high and dry for info on stock flex messing with accuracy in HS stock. I've found only two references on the possible problem. The owner of Shillen Rifles spoke about HS stocks being too flexible in the forend. The other reference I found with more detail was a long ago discussion on "HS precision verses McMillan" from the Highroad forum. I don't know if its allowed to give out a sign-in name from another forum so I left that out. Its possible and highly likely that the same individual is also a member here on the Hide.
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"Potential accuracy is much greater with McM & Manners, due to the increased rigidity making them much less grip and position sensitive, and felt recoil is greater with HS stocks. My 6.5-300 Weatherby is a long range 3/8 moa rifle that can be made to shift point of impact 2" at 200 yards with cheek pressure alone on the HS varmint style stock it's in."
"I have several rifles in HS stocks that will perform to this level. My stock LTR .308 shoots this with FGMM 168s, as do several PSS models owned by friends, BUT, only when very carefully shot from a bench. As soon as we get into "real world usage" like hunting, varmint shooting, tactical matches, duty use, etc., the use of improvised positions and variations of rest, bipod, sling and stock pressure points kills it and we see a more realistic accuracy level of up to 1 moa from the same gun. They ARE flexible, too flexible. Better than other stocks on factory guns? Yes. Best there is? No, nor could they be expected to be for half the price."
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Has Anyone had the same issue as mentioned in what I quoted regarding HS stocks? I personally have not had an issue when I have shot a 700VS with HS precision stock, but I was shooting off the same shooting bag every time I used it either in the field or on the range. I was not shooting it in hasty field positions with supposed inconsistant stock pressure, nor was I shooting beyond 500yds.I know only tactical models of HS stocks have the full length aluminum rail while other hunter models have aluminum block only the length of the action(meaning forend could possibly flex under extreme shooting conditions). Again no bad experiance on my part.
Considering the success Army snipes have had with m24-m24a2 etc, It can't be much of an issue, And no I don't think Army snipers are "lighter touch" on their stocks than Marine snipers. I know a lot of Army snipers use the harris bipod with the M24. Its possible the bipod makes the HS stock more consistant pressure-wise although I feel the opposite would be true-that if you wanted less forend flex you ditch the bipod. Anyway I'll quit rambling.
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"Potential accuracy is much greater with McM & Manners, due to the increased rigidity making them much less grip and position sensitive, and felt recoil is greater with HS stocks. My 6.5-300 Weatherby is a long range 3/8 moa rifle that can be made to shift point of impact 2" at 200 yards with cheek pressure alone on the HS varmint style stock it's in."
"I have several rifles in HS stocks that will perform to this level. My stock LTR .308 shoots this with FGMM 168s, as do several PSS models owned by friends, BUT, only when very carefully shot from a bench. As soon as we get into "real world usage" like hunting, varmint shooting, tactical matches, duty use, etc., the use of improvised positions and variations of rest, bipod, sling and stock pressure points kills it and we see a more realistic accuracy level of up to 1 moa from the same gun. They ARE flexible, too flexible. Better than other stocks on factory guns? Yes. Best there is? No, nor could they be expected to be for half the price."
"H-S Precision vs. McMillan-thehighroad.us</span>
http://www.thehighroad.us/showthread.php?t=391945</div></div>
Has Anyone had the same issue as mentioned in what I quoted regarding HS stocks? I personally have not had an issue when I have shot a 700VS with HS precision stock, but I was shooting off the same shooting bag every time I used it either in the field or on the range. I was not shooting it in hasty field positions with supposed inconsistant stock pressure, nor was I shooting beyond 500yds.I know only tactical models of HS stocks have the full length aluminum rail while other hunter models have aluminum block only the length of the action(meaning forend could possibly flex under extreme shooting conditions). Again no bad experiance on my part.
Considering the success Army snipes have had with m24-m24a2 etc, It can't be much of an issue, And no I don't think Army snipers are "lighter touch" on their stocks than Marine snipers. I know a lot of Army snipers use the harris bipod with the M24. Its possible the bipod makes the HS stock more consistant pressure-wise although I feel the opposite would be true-that if you wanted less forend flex you ditch the bipod. Anyway I'll quit rambling.
