Boyd's Ross FT for benchrest, good or bad idea?

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First of all, let me say I am far, far, from a good shooter (if you have reading suggestions for me ;)). But ever since I put that cheap SPS stock on one of my Rem 700, I havent been able to produce better than 2MOA with it, and I used to be at least be better then that (not to say I'm a regular sub-moa person).

Now this gun not being my main benchrest tool I don't want to put big $ on a new stock... Anyone successfully using one on a BR rifle? The forend looked pretty thin from the pictures.

Also, I don't think it would be my rest set-up as I think it's a pretty solid combo (Protektor doctor rear bag and Caldwell BR rest (with the little 3 part bag). Maybe the bedding? But it's bedded the same way I have done 3 other remington stocks including one I sold and the buyer was happy with it (shot better than me at even longer distance)

thanks for your help
 
The FT has proven a good platform for my F-class-hunter rig. The laminated stock is very stable and holds strong to Devcon bedding. As with any stock, the more weight forward, the more leverage the stock must hold. So balancing the rig is the challenge. There is an area of wood removed by the factory in the forend, and the butt. You can use lead shot held with epoxy to manange some of the balancing issues there. Additionally, you will want to remove some wood on the top rail of the forend to allow a good gap between the stock and barrel. The stock design is for hunting applications, so your rear rest may need some mods to run well.

It is up to the user to decide whether a thumb hole is fo you. As far as economy, you cannot beat this stock for the price, anywhere, hands down in my opinion. FYI, keep an eye out on some varmint contour barrel versions of the stock, it will save some time in whittling out the barrel channel down the road. Good luck with your build.
 
Benchrest...no.

The Ross is a thin varmint stock. You need a thick flat forent for benchrest. 3" wide is best.

If you want a light varmint stock that you will use with a bipod for target shooting it could work, the regular ROSS varmint is better as it is a wider, heavier forarm. Still not for benchrest.

This is benchrest so you know.

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Yeah, that's the only option available for left-hand right action
and yeah I know what benchrest is, I'm just pretending to do it when it's off season
 
this could be interesting
http://2.bp.########.com/-hMGneC0S7_w/TWFCTgWMh_I/AAAAAAAAAfM/6TfD_SY3AXk/s1600/Sinclair%2Bforend%2Bbenchrest%2Badaptor.jpg
 
I've used them and they work alright. They come with a wood screw and machine screw for mounting, depending on the stock. When mounting them, take care that a) the screw isn't so long that it touches the barrel, and b) if you do need to shorten the machine screw, make sure you have a nut screwed on it to clean up the threads after cutting/grinding the screw to length.

I have a NIB one I'll probably never use, so PM me if you're interested in buying it. I can throw in a couple of the correct nuts for shortening the screw. (I have it at home, but if memory serves I think it's 10-32.)
 
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