Getting ready to order a BAT model M in 338 lapua to do build a long range gun. prob 338 imp or 30-338 imp of some sort. Do you guys have any recomendations for stocks you'd recommend for long range hunting? guessing most shots will all be prone while glassing from elevation.
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4xforfun
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I was completely sold on the McMillan A5 stock...untill I got a couple.
They are EXTREMELY well built and fantastic stocks, with this there is no doubt. VERY Solid!!! BUT..after shooting them side by side with a conventional stock without the "hook" on the butt stock I find it much faster and easier to set up and find the target with a more conventional rear stock. Simply slide the gun forward or backwards and you have found the elevation. Not so much with the " hook" type stocks. Even when I am plinking I find it tedious trying to find the target.
My next hunting/tac stocks will NOT have the hook on the butt stock!!
Good luck,
Tod
They are EXTREMELY well built and fantastic stocks, with this there is no doubt. VERY Solid!!! BUT..after shooting them side by side with a conventional stock without the "hook" on the butt stock I find it much faster and easier to set up and find the target with a more conventional rear stock. Simply slide the gun forward or backwards and you have found the elevation. Not so much with the " hook" type stocks. Even when I am plinking I find it tedious trying to find the target.
My next hunting/tac stocks will NOT have the hook on the butt stock!!
Good luck,
Tod
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I agree. Seems the hook is supposed to be for using your non trigger hand to push the butt of the rifle squarely into your shoulder so you don't pull into your shoulder with the pistol grip part with your trigger hand. But in reality, who does this? Seems everyone uses the left hand to squeeze the rear bag. Now if you don't shoot with a rear bag, this makes since. I to have the A5 but will try to use something without the hook next time.
4xforfun
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My last "A5" was a hand built laminated wood exact copy of the A5 with the exception of a 2 inch longer fore end. I will do the same with the next one....except.....I will have him contour the back of the stock like a conventional stock.
My guy will build one for a BAT in 2 months of so, as opposed to 12 months special build from McMillan.
My guy will build one for a BAT in 2 months of so, as opposed to 12 months special build from McMillan.
That's the general config I would like. Only issue is the wide flat forearm. That would get old quick on a long range hunting rifle. The flat forearm is made to run on a front rest from the bench.
class3nfa
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I've got a manners that I really like on a Len Backus 338 edge.Also have a H.S Precion stock on a 300wm that is very comfortable. I feel for ya its a tough decision with all the stocks out there. Good luck
No Fear in Accuracy
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I have McMillan A-5 with Adj Cheekpiece and Manners MCS-4TA. I'm not worried about the hook because there is enough room for bean bag, rear bags or your hand to slide smoothly.
The Tooley MBR stock is nice if you have the front rest stand. Not so good for bipod.
The Tooley MBR stock is nice if you have the front rest stand. Not so good for bipod.
sable tireur
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I use the Saber-Forsst by Ashbury Precision Ordnance for two of my long range hunting rifles. These are not mountain rifles by any means but deliberate long range shots made from a prone position.
Both are Mod-1 with the carbon fiber forearm. One is chambered for the short action cartridge 6.5 SAUM while the other is a wildcat 7mm-300 Norma Mag. in the longer action.
I didn't see the BAT M listed on the Ashbury website but it's not that different from the other actions listed where the stock couldn't be modified to accept this action.
This stock is hands down THE most comfortable stock I've ever shot, whether hunting or competing because it fits me. Yes it's a little heavy but so are most of the bigger, longer stocks for the larger cartridges. The adjustability is tops from the length of pull to the adjustable cheek piece. There is even a monopod which I use on both models. The hand guard is longer so that it doesn't look or feel front heavy with the longer barrels.
The buttstock folds which makes it convenient to carry in one of my Eberlestock rifle/backpacks.
Yes it's more money but it's worth it for me because they fit me so well and I achieve excellent accuracy both from the rifle itself as well as the chassis.
Regards.
Both are Mod-1 with the carbon fiber forearm. One is chambered for the short action cartridge 6.5 SAUM while the other is a wildcat 7mm-300 Norma Mag. in the longer action.
I didn't see the BAT M listed on the Ashbury website but it's not that different from the other actions listed where the stock couldn't be modified to accept this action.
This stock is hands down THE most comfortable stock I've ever shot, whether hunting or competing because it fits me. Yes it's a little heavy but so are most of the bigger, longer stocks for the larger cartridges. The adjustability is tops from the length of pull to the adjustable cheek piece. There is even a monopod which I use on both models. The hand guard is longer so that it doesn't look or feel front heavy with the longer barrels.
The buttstock folds which makes it convenient to carry in one of my Eberlestock rifle/backpacks.
Yes it's more money but it's worth it for me because they fit me so well and I achieve excellent accuracy both from the rifle itself as well as the chassis.
Regards.
in my opinion, pretty hard to beat the McMillan/Lazzeroni thumbhole, even if it is not bedded to a real Lazzeroni rifle ,,,,,,
lightweight, easy to carry, quick to shoulder and fire for up-close running shots and very steady for long range shots when going prone off a bi-pod ,,,,,,
lightweight, easy to carry, quick to shoulder and fire for up-close running shots and very steady for long range shots when going prone off a bi-pod ,,,,,,
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4xforfun
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My brother has a 700 rem bedded into a McMillan Laz non thumb hole stock. Awesome setup!!!
