Stocks and accuracy ...

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Tikka223

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I still haven't decided on what to do about my VLP stock ... it's nice, but I don't like how it fits.

Do stocks have a huge impact on accuracy or is it simply a matter of comfort? I'm not talking about bedding. I've noticed that most BR stocks have a flat bottom surfaces so they sit better on the bags but other than that, do they offer any specific advantage apart from being heavy?

Oh, and once my VLP stock gets replaced it'll be looking for a new home and it's mint. Hint hint.
 
adding a lb of lead to the butt of my Savage synthetic crap stock made me shoot better since it improved balance shooting off a front bag. (need to get a bipod, but the stock savage synth stock is too flimsy). I'm quite certain that other than technique, comfort and consistancy. Any stock is a stock.

provided it's not broken and is rigid/bedded properly.
 
A good stock is needed for accuracy the action needs to be stress free and not move in the stock and you can not achieve that in a plastic stock .
I'm not familiar with your stock does it have a bedding block or just plastic.
As far as shooting BR or F-Classfor example the stocks are made for the purpose and shaped a certain way.
 
Tikka223 said:
Do stocks have a huge impact on accuracy or is it simply a matter of comfort? I'm not talking about bedding. I've noticed that most BR stocks have a flat bottom surfaces so they sit better on the bags but other than that, do they offer any specific advantage apart from being heavy?.
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Do you wear shoes that don't fit? Comfort leads to more consistent shooting and that leads to higher levels of repeatability which lead to enhanced precision.

A stock has to be solid/rigid enough to handle the recoil forces in a consistent and repeatable manner.

the bedding has to fit properly to support and secure the action under recoil forces. This job is NOT for the action bolts.

Stock shape is determined by the rests that will be used AND the stature of the shooter.

For target shooting, the heaviest stock that will fit the rules and strength of the shooter if applicable.

Balanced to fit the type of rests and recoil levels.

Material only matters so that the stock can survive the weather and type of handling desired.

Jerry
 
I know it's a good stock, nice finish, nice wood, everything. I don't know if it's from biking, MMA or what but I find it really uncomfortable to have to cant my wrist froward to grip most normal rifle stocks. I held Anshutz (spelling?) stocks before a well as other stocks with more of a pistol grip and I find them far more comfortable, that I can pull the trigger straight back rather the upwards, and that I can apply much more control on the stock and butt pressure. It's a personal thing I guess. Now it's just a question of picking the best option for a replacement. Making my own stock or at least starting with something that has already been inletted seems like the cheapest way of getting exactly what I want at the moment. Right now I'm just wondering what features I should be looking for.
 
The VLP stock is a wonderful shape for what it was designed for - walkabout varmint hunting

Try the stock from the kneeling, sitting and standing positions and I bet the grip/pull becomes far more comfy.

A full time prone stock it is not. The BVSS, McM and HS stock styles are far better for this position and the bench. Same goes for the F class, Palma and BR shapes. See pics of competition rifles and they will all have similar traits for their discipline.

As I said, shape has everything to do with how it will be used and your stature. There is no one perfect shape for a rifle BUT there are some dominant ones for every discipline

Try as many different shapes as possible and you will quickly find shapes that fit you and feel very comfy. Adj combs and length of pull are very nice features to have too.

Jerry
 
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