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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1084232" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>That Depends on the type of use it will see.</p><p></p><p>If it is a fine piece of wood and the service is minimal I want the clearance to be minimal for</p><p>fit and function, looks are very important in these conditions but it should be clear of stock induced pressure in order to be accurate.</p><p></p><p>If a bipod is to be used, more clearance is needed to prevent the stock from contacting the barrel when being used. There is no magic number because different stocks have different stiffness's. and as long as it is not in contact when being used that is all that is necessary for looks and function.</p><p></p><p>If the rifle is in hard service then more may be necessary to help in cooling also. but in this case I recommend a vented stock to help, and keep the fit looking good.</p><p></p><p>The main reason for clearance is to minimize/eliminate external pressure/effects on the barrel,</p><p>so a compromise between looks and function must be reached.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1084232, member: 2736"] That Depends on the type of use it will see. If it is a fine piece of wood and the service is minimal I want the clearance to be minimal for fit and function, looks are very important in these conditions but it should be clear of stock induced pressure in order to be accurate. If a bipod is to be used, more clearance is needed to prevent the stock from contacting the barrel when being used. There is no magic number because different stocks have different stiffness's. and as long as it is not in contact when being used that is all that is necessary for looks and function. If the rifle is in hard service then more may be necessary to help in cooling also. but in this case I recommend a vented stock to help, and keep the fit looking good. The main reason for clearance is to minimize/eliminate external pressure/effects on the barrel, so a compromise between looks and function must be reached. Just my opinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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