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Choices are very limited for Browning Abolt. Has anyone ran on of these on their Abolt. My concern is the full aluminum bedding block pushing the weight to 36 oz or so….

https://www.bellandcarlson.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1101

For what it is worth I must have 7-8 B&C medalist stocks. A co worker put his a bolt in one and loved it. I have Tikka SL in one and two tikkas in an adjustable comb version, and a couple for 700’s. All fit well and the performance is top notch. There are lighter stocks but dollar for dollar they are very hard to beat. Plus they stand behind what they sell. Many will tell you otherwise but they are fine stocks!

I have a few B&C stocks as well. mostly on Tikka's and one or 2 on 700's. Are they my first pick, no, but they are not my last pick either. You will pay more to get a lighter/better stock.

I've used Bell & Carlson stocks on a 308 and a 35 Whelen. They're a little heavy but once you get the rifle bedded into one, you'll love the accuracy.

If weight is an issue, then I wouldn't start with an A-Bolt. Your buddy could also consider going to a shorter length of pull. Even going from 13.5" to 13.0" takes off a LOT of pretty heavy material.


Okie John