How much weight savings using a carbon fiber type stock

[Methow Packer]

I've got a good shooter in 30 Nosler. The gun roughly 9lb dressed. It has a wood stock. Question, can someone give me an idea how much weight I can shave off using a carbon fiber stock. It's a M70 action, #4 26" BRux

 

[elkaholic]

I would weigh the wood stock and see what it weighs first. Some wood stocks are pretty light but there can be a lot of variation depending on wood density and style.

 

[Methow Packer]

I would weigh the wood stock and see what it weighs first. Some wood stocks are pretty light but there can be a lot of variation depending on wood density and style.

I will,but Is it safe to say 1 1/2 lb maybe two. If it's a pound i'd question if it's worth a change

 

[Rick Richard]

I will,but Is it safe to say 1 1/2 lb maybe two. If it's a pound i'd question if it's worth a change

I would think the "worth" would be in the better stability synthetics afford over wood. If I was to choose wood, it would be in a composite blend instead of natural block. Just my opinion.

 

[Edd]

I will,but Is it safe to say 1 1/2 lb maybe two. If it's a pound i'd question if it's worth a change

Unless your wood stock is really heavy, the difference will be less than a pound. The heaviest model 700 stocks I own are laminated and weigh about 44 ounces. The lightest carbon fiber stock I own weighs about 32 ounces.

 

[alf]

My last two McMillan Edge filled stocks both weighed 25.5 ozs........

 

[North Idaho Hunter]

For reference:

ive got a manners EH1 carbon shell stock with PTG bottom metal & magazine. 2 lbs. 14 oz.
stock Remington BDL wood stock with BDL floor plate- 2 lbs 12 oz.

I prefer the manners over the wood stock just because it fits me better, but for weight savings alone, I believe your better putting your money towards better optics!

 

[Edd]

My last two McMillan Edge filled stocks both weighed 25.5 ozs........

I've got a Brown Precision fiberglass blank that weighs 18.5 ounces but it isn't suitable for use with a Model 70 chambered in 30 Nosler.

 

[alf]

I've got a Brown Precision fiberglass blank that weighs 18.5 ounces but it isn't suitable for use with a Model 70 chambered in 30 Nosler.

Here's one of the 25.5 ounce stocks in a 700 L/A 6.5 PRC.......

 

[26Reload]

Hey.....ALF....loved your show while on tv....too bad they canceled it....but i heard the boy was getting a little frisky.......lol...

Really like the looks of that stock....cool carbon....

 

[lancetkenyon]

My Manners EH1 & EH2 weigh 26oz. 1lb 10oz.

 

[elkaholic]

That's what my eh4 weighs too

 

[Jeffrey Van Zandt]

I've got a good shooter in 30 Nosler. The gun roughly 9lb dressed. It has a wood stock. Question, can someone give me an idea how much weight I can shave off using a carbon fiber stock. It's a M70 action, #4 26" BRux

well weigh your wood stock first. the AG carbon fiber CAT stock is 22 oz and see what the weight dif is

 

[Shawn1234]

Here's one of the 25.5 ounce stocks in a 700 L/A 6.5 PRC.......

What model McMillian is that? Game scout?