Remington 700 Standard vs. Heavy barrel (Anyone have both?)

[DaveTN]

Does anyone have both to compare size?

I am looking at the Blackhawk Axiom stock for my 700 VLS (Heavy Barrel).

They say it fits a “Short action 700 BDL†The VLS is a BDL type, but there is no mention of the heavy barrel in any stock ads I have seen. So I’m wondering… does the taper of a regular barrel start after the end of the stock, so that a BDL stock would fit either?

I emailed Blackhawk a week ago, but they didn’t respond.

Rifle Stocks - BLACKHAWK!

[broylz]

as far as i know, most stocks will be described as a BDL or ADL based on how it is inletted for the bottom metal.

if you look at the pics, the barrel is floated and there is enough clearance to fit any barrel.

i personally think that there are much better options for the almost 600 price tag. what specifically are you looking at this stock for? not downing your choice but jst checking out which options you like about it?

[DaveTN]

I’m looking at the one that is $270. I really can’t see what the difference is between it and the $590 one (besides $320 ). But the higher priced one isn’t offered for the 700.

I’m looking for a recoil reducing stock.

I know it is free floated and drops off abruptly at the barrel, but didn’t know if they are the same size in that area.

[broylz]

that stock should do well for you then. the barrels are usually the same diameter at the receiver and the contour varies from there on out.