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Carbon is worth it for weight, fiberglass shoots better in my opinion and its because of the weight.
@huntnfool, really enjoyed that write up as I too am contemplating my first custom build, and I have a question for you: Are carbon stocks worth the cost?
Price is a concern for me, I'm focused on building a 280ai on either a Tikka T3x Lite or Savage 110 Lightweight Storm platform, 7mm-08 action and steel blank rebarrel cut to 18" (because according to my smith, the stock 1-9.5 twist won't stabilize 160/162gr factory ammo). For my express purpose of backpack hunting with a suppressor, I just wondered what you think about the value added with a carbon stock?
A reliable scope and reliable rings should absolutely come before a stock upgrade IMO.That's fair, I'll probably stick with the OEM Tikka stock, it's served me well on a 300winmag and my .243 for a long time, and put that $$$ towards better optics.
Hahaha understandable . But this is where like 75% of my extra income goes. I have a 15 year old car and 15 year old truck, and only a mortgage for a bill. I don’t have big expensive toys. Just rifles and scopes .I can barely afford to even look at this thread holy rip.
I would agree with @huntnful on the optic and rings being primary concern, and that you'll be fine with a factory stock in the mean time. I put vertical grips on my Tikka stocks and they shoot great. But if you get to a point where upgrading is an option for a hunting rifle, there is something warm and fuzzy about a well designed carbon stock.That's fair, I'll probably stick with the OEM Tikka stock, it's served me well on a 300winmag and my .243 for a long time, and put that $$$ towards better optics.
Thing looks sick. So High Voltage Armory is your super secret gunsmith?One of the rifles for the 2024 season is done. 7-300 Norma Mag Improved. Decided to go with a 26” Brux 1-9 twist #6 contour. As the gun sits, without bipod, it’s 10.93lbs. It’ll eventually going into a stock that’s 10oz lighter putting it in the low 10’s. Should be just right as far as weight and recoil management. Build done by High Voltage Armory
Yes sir. He just had to tie up some loose ends before wanting any publicity. Business is ran by @barehandlinemanThing looks sick. So High Voltage Armory is your super secret gunsmith?
“Lucky!”A 7prc I won last month off a $25 raffle ticket, mesa precision action, manners lrh, proof sendero, trigger tech special, swapped out the SHV for a mark5.
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Very nice! That’s a good score on a $25 ticket haha.A 7prc I won last month off a $25 raffle ticket, mesa precision action, manners lrh, proof sendero, trigger tech special, swapped out the SHV for a mark5.
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what bipod are you running?Killed a couple aoudad with the 7-300 NMI.
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Then awitched the 7-300 NMI over to this McMillan Nimrod stock. It now weighs exactly 10lbs and I will hunt with it in this configuration for the season.
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Then my 6 PRC/ 22 creedmoor was finished up also. I just swap the barrel and bolt between cartridges. Got the 6 PRC shooting good, and then swapped over to the 22 creedmoor and that cartridge has been an absolute blast.
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