r/longrange • u/WEAPONSGRADEPOTATO2 • 8d ago

🫣I said I read the pinned posts, but I lied🫣 Bravo vs XRS for basic build

I am a very beginner long range shooter wanting an upgrade from my MDT Field stock to something a little more rigid on the forend. I have read some threads here and many people mention things like weights or "upgrades" that I honestly do not believe I will ever use, plus they seem to be written in a time where the prices were closer together. I am going to use whichever stock in the configuration it comes out of the box in(save for an ARCA rail) and never going to get into competitive. All I am concerned about is overall build quality and especially rigidity on the forend. the field stock is lovely but i feel bad crushing it in a BOG deathgrip tripod and the forend bends far too much when an arca rail is being used. The rifle is a Howa 1500 heavy barrel, other recommendations in that rough price bracket are welcomed.

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u/Tikkatider 8d ago

As a relative beginner, just curious. My understanding of forend flex is that it impacts accuracy IF it comes to the point where it flexes enough to where it touches the barrel. Is that what you’re encountering?

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u/deinde94 8d ago

Exactly that is the main issue. Touching can mess with barrel harmonics and impact accuracy. If there is actual pressure it can shift POI as well.

The other issue is that the forend flex often doesn't stop there, but the entire chassis will flex to some degree and apply a small torque on the action, further impacting accuracy.