Running a standard barrel in a stock thats inletted for a heavy application

[Silveroddo]

Hey there,
I'm on the hunt for a stock for a model 70 300 wsm and have come up with several that would work but are inletted for a heavy barrel application and mine is a standard barrel. I've held off because I'm assuming it would look stupid but I can't seem to find any pictures of what that outcome would be. Has anybody done it or have any pics? I'm assuming this is a no go but my curiosity is piqued.

 

[Silvereagle50]

Have been in a similar boat. Interested in see what’s said as well.


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[rayporter]

looks is all it hurts.

clearance is good.

 

[WeiserBucks]

It'll look silly but won't negatively affect performance.

 

[Bubblehide]

ditto with the above 2 replies

 

[HuntnPack]

Factory Seekins Element
Probably some benefits:
No contact, added cooling,
Looks Cool.

 

[Silveroddo]

What do you have going on under that thing? Do my eyes spy a tripod and ball head?

 

[HuntnPack]

Yup, dual purposing my tripod, actually
Multi purpose. I use it for : spotting scope,
Binos, range finder, front rest, rear support w/ shooting sticks, tarp support, etc.

 

[Silveroddo]

I like it, that's been floating around in the back of my head so this thread just killed 2 birds with one stone.
I had my eyes on a hogue overmold with the full length aluminum bedding block. For the $63.00 delivered its worth seeing it first hand. I'm not looking to go crazy on this one but if I can get it back to reliable for cheap I'd rather save the money for the next one. I'll post a few pics when it comes in.

 

[16Bore]

SL in a CTR. I usually keep it hidden so people don’t laugh and poke fun. I trust you guys to keep it on the down low.

 

[Silveroddo]

After some fast shipping I’m cautiously optimistic of the results. I can live with the extra clearance and I’m hoping this clears up some weird stuff I had going on when using a bipod on the flimsy factory synthetic stock

 

[Newtosavage]

Can't hurt. Good luck!

 

[Wyatt.Carter]

On a positive note you won't have any barrel contact issues!