Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

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sevenmil
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Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

#1 Postby sevenmil » Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:19 am

I am getting a new PRS/Hunting rifle built by Matt P and looking at stock options. I saw some interesting Bell & Carlson stocks that were quite a bit less expensive than McMillan and Manners stocks, but have not had any experience with them. They appear well made and come with an aluminium bedding block, but not sure how they perform - does anyone have any first hand experience with B&C's latest products ?

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Re: Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

#2 Postby John23 » Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:52 am

Consider the bedding block as pillars and epoxy bed it

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Re: Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

#3 Postby Tim N » Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:23 am

I have a new manners A4 no adjustable cheek piece for rem action
Green in colour bought on a whim.
If you’re interested let me know
Tim
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Re: Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

#4 Postby argh » Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:39 am

I've had one on my Fstd rifle for the past 5 years (only just upgraded). Modified it with a widened front and rear bag riders. The tactical/varmint stock is definately not shaped for fcalss, but cant see why it would not function well for PRS. The aluminium block is very sound and no discernible flex. Always back to zero after removing stock from action, and not sensitivite to action screw torque.
For less than 1/2 the price of the Manners, not a bad stock
Cheers
Adrian

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Re: Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

#5 Postby Redhawk » Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:06 pm

I have one on my Tikka 308 hunting rifle and find it accurate (have shot a few possibles from 300-500yds) and very functional in the field.
A worthwhile buy.

sevenmil
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Re: Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

#6 Postby sevenmil » Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:35 pm

Thanks guys
Tim N, are you able to send me some photos and what price are you looking for the Manners A4 ?

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Re: Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

#7 Postby bad_primer » Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:45 am

This is a timely thread as I am looking at one for another build to be finished next year.
What magazines do the they take or do they have a non-detachable magazine type of arrangement?

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Re: Bell & Carlson Stocks any good...

#8 Postby sevenmil » Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:49 pm

Not sure, I think Badger or some such brand - I believe B & C make stocks for various actions


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