Hey guys. I have a ANS 1913 super match with wood stock that i was thinking about trying a aluminum stock in. I was looking at the Gemini 703 and the ANS aluminum stock. I was wondering if you guys beleive there is a difference from wood stocks to aluminum. I know the Aluminum have a lot of nice adjustment in them. I am 6' 3" with long arms and legs, and around 170 pounds. I was also thinking of maybe just getting the Gemini buttplate to try to get better contact with my arm. I also want to add i use a 8 inch bloop tube on my rifle also.
Any advice or information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
Stephen
NEW ALuminum stock, Gemini OR ANS
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another option...
Take a look at the G&E stock. That's one to add to the list before you make a final decision.
Metal stocks, love 'em or loathe 'em!
Personally I like mine on my smallbore rifle but I rather wish I had my old wooden stock back on my air rifle.
I have an Gemini stock which I still believe is the best around, but it is expensive. I also think that the Gemini buttplate is second to none, but you do need to invest a bit of time in getting the adjustment right. What I really like about the Gemini stock is how low the forend sits in your hand. I find that very comfortable and conducive to consistent recoil characteristics. If you can try before you buy, that is ideal.
Air rifle OTOH, I have a Anschutz 2002 and whilst the fit is OK, it just doesn't seem to feel as pleasant as my old wooden FWB.
Size wise, I am 6'2" and ca. 185lbs
Rutty
Personally I like mine on my smallbore rifle but I rather wish I had my old wooden stock back on my air rifle.
I have an Gemini stock which I still believe is the best around, but it is expensive. I also think that the Gemini buttplate is second to none, but you do need to invest a bit of time in getting the adjustment right. What I really like about the Gemini stock is how low the forend sits in your hand. I find that very comfortable and conducive to consistent recoil characteristics. If you can try before you buy, that is ideal.
Air rifle OTOH, I have a Anschutz 2002 and whilst the fit is OK, it just doesn't seem to feel as pleasant as my old wooden FWB.
Size wise, I am 6'2" and ca. 185lbs
Rutty
I have to agree with you on the air rifle. I am same height same weight. My air rifle is a 2002 alu and I have a few P70's that my kids shoot. I have adopted one of the P70's and can't go back. That P70 wood stock really is a fine one. My 2002 is on loan to one of our other jr. shooters and he plans to buy it.
Toss the MEC stock in there as well. The factory stocks do pale in comparison to the aftermarket, but they also cost 2x as much.
I would personally just buy the buttplate. There isnt much the wood stocks can't do that the aluminum can when it comes to fitting the shoulder. Its also a LOT cheaper of an experiment.
I would personally just buy the buttplate. There isnt much the wood stocks can't do that the aluminum can when it comes to fitting the shoulder. Its also a LOT cheaper of an experiment.