Questions about 50 caliber (or larger) project rifle

[Riflecrank]

@Riflecrank I have thoroughly enjoyed your posts and information. Any additional information, pictures, or knowledge is welcomed and appreciated.

 

[BeeMaa]

Yes, considering an R8. Any thoughts about the standard synthetic stock versus the thumbhole stock? Do I need the kick stop added in for recoil reduction, or am I fine without it?

I prefer the synthetic traditional (Professional) stock to the thumbhole (Professional Success) because for me it’s easier to reach the cocking/decocking device. And synthetic for the weather resistance and it shoots “softer” than a timber stock.

All stocks (thumbhole, wood or synthetic) along with all receivers (aluminum & steel) are capable of handling the 500J. Just need to make sure the channel in the stock where the barrel sits is profiled for the 22mm Safari weight barrel.

The kickstop is a “feel it out” kind of thing. You might start with one and then later on remove it. I found that it really helped balance my 416RM, but that rifle was too heavy for caliber IMO. I think the 500J warrants having the kickstop at least to start.