Stock recommendations for 7 prc build

Bellis

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I’m building a 7 prc on an origin action. I’m all ears with any advice or experiences with stocks, barrels , brakes etc. Thanks
 
I’m a big fan of the the Stocky’s carbon series. I have both the vertical grip and sporter style. They have been tough despite some miner finish chipping. I will say that with a barrel don’t be afraid to go with steel and try some middle of the road contours. I shoot a custom 7PRC with a Bartlein #3 contour that is 26in long. As for the brake I’ve been pretty impressed with the SRS TI Pro brake.
 
I'm using a Manners but they're expensive, Pure Precision was fine when I used it.
Bartlein barrels are fine. My Benchmark carbon is the most accurate I have had and at 24" is lighter than my 20" Bartlein 3b. My Ace barrel hasn't been chambered yet but has more consistent lapping along it's length than the Bartlein or Benchmark.
The 5 port SRS self timer brake worked well but 5 ports requires dbl ear protection if you will shoot any volume, unless you want tinnitus.
I put a DD Enticer Lti can on mine and won't be going back to a brake.
 
Manners carbon fiber folding stock or the Element from XLR are the go to for a lot of people. Neither are cheap but they’re light and top of the line.
 
My current 7 PRC is a 20" Proof CF in a manners LRH. I've tried HNT26's and XLRs and go back to manners but I think it's personal preference more than anything.

Like others have said, don't be afraid of steel barrels. When I rebarrel this one, it will be steel. Lightweight is great, but 7 PRC starts to be not much fun when you go super light, not to mention if you can remain effective behind it.
 
My 7PRC is in a Manners PH, great stock. Shoots well, handles the recoil well. I shoot suppressed. I also have an XLR Element 4.0 magnesium that is inletted for the same action. The felt recoil, suppressed, for my 300PRC and 7PRC in the XLR chassis makes it not fun to shoot, my Manners PH stocks are substantially better. However, I imagine with a good break it would fine.

As far as barrels I now stick with cut barrels. All my cut barrels (Benchmark, CRB, Bartlein and Proof) have been very accurate. My only button barrels, 2 CarbonSix are so so at best, however they are comparatively inexpensive. To me the extra cost to go quality cut barrel is worth it.
 
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