Looking to do a stock upgrade on my .270....is this a good one?

[Viper]

I want to replace the factory stock on my Remington 700 XCR .270. I want an upgrade with bedding and floated barrel at an economical price. This one from Stocky's Stocks seems to fit the bill.

Any input, advice...?

https://www.stockysstocks.com/stocks-by-brand/bell-carlson/sporter-hunting-stocks/bell-carlson-alaskan-wilderness-mountain-rifle-remington-model-700-model-seven-7-stock-right-left-hand-available-new-models.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[metau]

It is an upgrade over the Hogue stock, if that is the one you currently have on there. For double the cost, you can get one of the inlet ready McMillan's.

[Viper]

It is an upgrade over the Hogue stock, if that is the one you currently have on there. For double the cost, you can get one of the inlet ready McMillan's.

 

Thanks. I am just looking to make this rifle a little more accurate without much added expense, so I can stretch my effective range a bit...to 400 to 500 yards. I figure a decent stock and premium ammo should accomplish what I want. In the future, if I want a long range, custom, more expensive shooter, it will probably be a different caliber. For now, this one will do.

[sherman]

I just put a bell and Carlson on a 243 one weekend 1 1/2 groups changed stock to b&c 1/2" groups torquedo the lug screws

[Viper]

I just put a bell and Carlson on a 243 one weekend 1 1/2 groups changed stock to b&c 1/2" groups torquedo the lug screws

 

That's great results! Did you torque to spec, or make torque adjustments until the group tightened up?

[Viper]

I went ahead and ordered it....can't hurt.

[Couzer]

I went ahead and ordered it....can't hurt.

I have one, for the money it's a decent stock

[sherman]

I set it to 45 inch pounds

[lancetkenyon]

I have a B&C Medalist too. Decent stocks for the money. No McM or Manners, but at 1/2 to 1/4 the price, it is definitely a step up from Hogue or the Tupperware plastic stocks.

[Viper]

I set it to 45 inch pounds

Now I need to find/buy a decent inch pound torque wrench. It's amazing how many brands get mixed reviews. It seems the Wheeler Fat Wrench quality has improved the last couple years.

Any suggestions?

[sherman]

That's what I use now I am not a long range custom gun shooter but it helps me get down to 1/2" groups with my handloads

[Viper]

Is it necessary to bed the recoil lug with a aluminum bedding block? Should I use lock tight on the bolts?

[PRDATR]

 

I set it to 45 inch pounds

Now I need to find/buy a decent inch pound torque wrench. It's amazing how many brands get mixed reviews. It seems the Wheeler Fat Wrench quality has improved the last couple years.

Any suggestions?

 

 

I bought a Wheeler last year and it is easy to use.

[sherman]

Is it necessary to bed the recoil lug with a aluminum bedding block? Should I use lock tight on the bolts?

I don't think you should have to bed it and me personally I would never use lock tight on it but I don't even use it on scope mounts

[jeffro]

Bed it, but don't locktite it.