Hello,

I'm a new member and need help on building my new rifle. I'm building a 375 RUM on a Montana action with a # 5 contour barrel and needed the pros and cons of these two McMillan stocks: the Winchester Safari or the Supergrade. I know this rifle will have substantial recoil and would like the stock that minimizes felt recoil. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Also, does anyone have a pet load for loading the 375 RUM down to 375 H&H levels?

Thanks,
Clint

If you want the best possible McMillan stock for your rifle, call up riflemaker D'Arcy Echols. He's one of the world's best custom riflemakers, graduated from Colorado School of Trades, apprenticed under Jerry Fisher, later taught stocking at CST, and has been a full-time profesional riflebuilder for his entire adult life. When he started his fiberglass-stock "Legend" rifle series, he built a stock from the blank by hand, sent it to McMillan, and had them create copies in fiberglass. This stock handles and points quickly, and handles recoil better than anything else that's available, and you can only get it from D'Arcy Echols.

legend@bridgernet.com

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How much does it cost?

The Safari is for a drop box triggerguard/floorplate. I have had a couple of them made with the Sunny Hill drop boxes (available at Brownells or direct).



This may inflame the troops but I think the Sunny Hill drop boxes are of equal or better quality and better finish than Blackburn's.



The Supergrade is also a good stock. Both styles have straight combs and noticeably reduce recoil. If you don't mind ugly, the Pachmayr F990 recoil pad is the best, much better than the Decelerator.

Another resounding vote for the D'Arcy Echols McMillan. They will come in about on par with the rest of the McMillan stuff as far as price goes but leave the Supergrade far behind in the design department.

Chuck

Echols D'Arcy & Co
98 W 300 South
Millville, UT 84326
(435) 755-6842

Ok, has anyone done used the McMillian Safari with a Blackburn box? Will that work or is it pretty much just set up for the Sunny Hill? I am looking to add a drop magazine and restock my M70 in .416. Thanks.
Jason

I do not disagree with that. Blackburns unpolished are about 2/3rd the cost of a Sunny Hill. There is a heap of polishing required on the Blackburn.

For the do-it-yourselfer, the Sunny Hill is a better starting point. Take your choice.