I'm currently lugging around a folding chassis system for hunting. Way way too freaking heavy. Looking at switching out the stock for a lightweight hunter stock. Right now I'm looking at H-S and Manners lightweight options. The kicker is that I need to break down the rifle to fit it into my pelican case. I'm limited on the case as it fits in my vehicle in any orientation rather than taking up the entire cargo bay area I have with a standard size case. Any recommendations on "robustness" of the aluminum bedding blocks for repeatability? I have a torque wrench so tightening back to specs won't be a problem.
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Which lightweight stock for repeatability?
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Re: Which lightweight stock for repeatability?
Manners with the mini chassis would be my choice, I would skim bed it too.
Manners with the mini chassis would be my choice, I would skim bed it too.
Re: Which lightweight stock for repeatability?
Manners MCS T with 90% carbon fill, or a Mcmillan with edge. You can always get the barrel cut back to 18 or so if length is a problem.
Manners MCS T with 90% carbon fill, or a Mcmillan with edge. You can always get the barrel cut back to 18 or so if length is a problem.
Re: Which lightweight stock for repeatability?
Thanks for the suggestions so far.
I'm shooting a Remington 700 VTR 308.
Thanks for the suggestions so far.
I'm shooting a Remington 700 VTR 308.
Re: Which lightweight stock for repeatability?
McMillan HTG with Edge can be made lighter than the Manners MCS T CF.
MCST /CF: ~ 2.1 lbs
HTG /Edge: ~ 1.6 lbs
However the Manners MCS SL can match the HTG Edge.
Lightest HS Precision I am aware of is the non adjustable LTR stock (PST 086): 2.1 lbs
Cheaper, but Manners or McMillan would be far better with more available options.
On a separate note, if the OP wants a lightweight setup why recommend the mini chassis? Or any DBM?
Aluminum floorplate (Factory Rem, PTG): ~ 0.125 lbs
vs:
Manners Mini Chassis with 5rnd mag: ~0.89 lbs
Average DBM assembly (Badger, CDI) with 5rnd mag: ~0.6 lbs
AICS 5rd: ~0.35 lbs
AICS 10rd: ~0.59 lbs
A DBM easily adds an extra pound to a rifle. DBM is great for competitions and is definitely quicker to reload and shoot, but for a light hunting rifle I don't think it is the best option.
Now an extra pound or so may not seem like much, but as any mountain climber or hiker knows: It all adds up.
<span style="font-size: 8pt"> *all listed weights for rem short action parts. I contacted manufacturers.</span>
McMillan HTG with Edge can be made lighter than the Manners MCS T CF.
MCST /CF: ~ 2.1 lbs
HTG /Edge: ~ 1.6 lbs
However the Manners MCS SL can match the HTG Edge.
Lightest HS Precision I am aware of is the non adjustable LTR stock (PST 086): 2.1 lbs
Cheaper, but Manners or McMillan would be far better with more available options.
On a separate note, if the OP wants a lightweight setup why recommend the mini chassis? Or any DBM?
Aluminum floorplate (Factory Rem, PTG): ~ 0.125 lbs
vs:
Manners Mini Chassis with 5rnd mag: ~0.89 lbs
Average DBM assembly (Badger, CDI) with 5rnd mag: ~0.6 lbs
AICS 5rd: ~0.35 lbs
AICS 10rd: ~0.59 lbs
A DBM easily adds an extra pound to a rifle. DBM is great for competitions and is definitely quicker to reload and shoot, but for a light hunting rifle I don't think it is the best option.
Now an extra pound or so may not seem like much, but as any mountain climber or hiker knows: It all adds up.
<span style="font-size: 8pt"> *all listed weights for rem short action parts. I contacted manufacturers.</span>
Re: Which lightweight stock for repeatability?
how about 15 ounces for a Lone Wolf Summit XL and Summit XL II hunting stock?
http://www.lonewolfriflestocks.com/stocks/hunting
"Summit XL and Summit XL II: Our lightest weight stock, designed for easy packing and total reliability, and available for Rem 700 ADL, long and short, and M-7 BDL with lightweight contour barrels. BDL conversion is available for the 700; ADL on the 7. The stock usually finishes at under 15 ounces."
Or, how about 22 ounces for a Lone Wolf Summit and Summit CFB hunting stock?
http://www.lonewolfriflestocks.com/stocks/hunting
"Summit and Summit CFB: A classic mountain rifle stock, and our most popular stock design. It is a stock you will like when you receive it and you like it in 10 years; it makes a showpiece rifle. By design, it is trim in the forend and slender in the grip, points and handles very well. It is available for most actions and up to a #4 barrel is standard configuration. The Summit CFB has a large barrel channel for Magnum Research and ABS carbonfiber barrels. Usually finished at under 22 ounces."
how about 15 ounces for a Lone Wolf Summit XL and Summit XL II hunting stock?
http://www.lonewolfriflestocks.com/stocks/hunting
"Summit XL and Summit XL II: Our lightest weight stock, designed for easy packing and total reliability, and available for Rem 700 ADL, long and short, and M-7 BDL with lightweight contour barrels. BDL conversion is available for the 700; ADL on the 7. The stock usually finishes at under 15 ounces."
Or, how about 22 ounces for a Lone Wolf Summit and Summit CFB hunting stock?
http://www.lonewolfriflestocks.com/stocks/hunting
"Summit and Summit CFB: A classic mountain rifle stock, and our most popular stock design. It is a stock you will like when you receive it and you like it in 10 years; it makes a showpiece rifle. By design, it is trim in the forend and slender in the grip, points and handles very well. It is available for most actions and up to a #4 barrel is standard configuration. The Summit CFB has a large barrel channel for Magnum Research and ABS carbonfiber barrels. Usually finished at under 22 ounces."
Re: Which lightweight stock for repeatability?
I have several McMillan Edge stocks(A1-3 & A3-sporter) with a Whidden V-Block. This setup would certainly allow you to break it down and reassemble without problem. Just be sure to use a gunsmith that understands detachable magazine spacing and is comfortable inletting for the V-Block....don't ask.
If you are going to use an AICs magazine, I'd definitely go with the Manners stock with v-block and have them do all the work....way less hassle.
PS. The Whidden v-block added about 3oz to the total weight vs standard pillar bedding.
I have several McMillan Edge stocks(A1-3 & A3-sporter) with a Whidden V-Block. This setup would certainly allow you to break it down and reassemble without problem. Just be sure to use a gunsmith that understands detachable magazine spacing and is comfortable inletting for the V-Block....don't ask.
PS. The Whidden v-block added about 3oz to the total weight vs standard pillar bedding.
