HS Precision vs. Bell & Carlson Aluminum Bedding

[scottryan]

I am looking at getting either a Bell and Carlson Medalist or HS precision stock for a sporter weight barrel Rem 700.

Does the aluminum bedding block extend into the forearm on these two stocks and does the front sling swivel screw into the aluminum if it does?

[QuietShootr]

I just got a Medalist A3 from Stocky's yesterday. It appears that the aluminum block is full-length.

[orkan]

Anyway, I've proven across several builds that the HS block is much better. I've had several B&C stocks where the block was not in there straight, just plain warped, or both.

[mark5pt56]

On the HS stock, the block does go to the front and the swivel studs screw into the threaded aluminum block. From my experience, the swivel studs need to be tightened a tad and maybe a little blue loctite to keep from turning.

Stock 7mm-08, cut to 21" with 003 stock from stocky's--first day in the woods netted a good size 4 pointer! going again today I need to neck shoot the next one, Federal Premium w/140 grain NBT's do a number on things.

[Littlelebowski]

I have a B&C M40 stock if you want pics from that, SR.

[Jake'sDad]

What's the weight comparison between the B&C and the HS?

[sgtbutt]

HS take offs can be had in plenty. Alot of long range shooters opt for an McMillian, Manners, AICS, or the other various chassis/stocks and switch out their factory stocks.
The VS take off (PSV002) is what I have on my SPS-T and I love it. The 5R and new Sendero stocks have th epalm swell which is a bit too big for my taste but are awesome straight forward stocks.
And biggest plus about these take offs is that you can get them for only $225-250.

[scottryan]

HS take offs can be had in plenty. Alot of long range shooters opt for an McMillian, Manners, AICS, or the other various chassis/stocks and switch out their factory stocks.
The VS take off (PSV002) is what I have on my SPS-T and I love it. The 5R and new Sendero stocks have th epalm swell which is a bit too big for my taste but are awesome straight forward stocks.
And biggest plus about these take offs is that you can get them for only $225-250.

They also have a bull barrel channel. I need a sporter weight channel.

[orkan]

They also have a bull barrel channel. I need a sporter weight channel.

Why?

I run a heavy contour channel HS on a pencil barrelled 22-250. Looks good.

[d90king]

As far as stocks: IMHO and limited experience the HS is a fine stock at a great price point. There are much nicer stocks avaiable but they are also priced accordingly...

Thanks for reminding me that I need to restock my FN so I need to travel this path myself shortly.