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08 November 2014, 00:25

LJS

Gunsmith Wanted to Stock a Rifle

I have a pre 64 Winchester Model 70 standard weight I would like to have stocked with a Mc Millan stock. Can anyone suggest a competent gunsmith who will stock my barreled action in a timely fashion. I would like to have this for my nephew's birthday in June. Any suggestions appreciated. I just don't have the time, space or talent to do it myself. Thanks!

08 November 2014, 01:30

ColoradoMatt

You might call McMillan and see if they can do it do it for you and how soon.

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08 November 2014, 01:53

Texas Killartist

HCR, McMillan, maybe Borden, gunsmiths on this site.

08 November 2014, 16:43

clowdis

Last I checked McMillan was out about 5-6 months on stocks, so better get one on order pretty quick if you want it by June. Hopefully lead times have improved a little bit.

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08 November 2014, 18:06

Jim Kobe

I wouldn't be on any delivery of less than eight months. I have one on order since last April.

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09 November 2014, 00:51

Woodhits

You may check with D'Arcy and see whether he had any Legend stocks in-stock.

09 November 2014, 09:57

montea6b

I'm curious, what is involved with fitting a McMillen stock to a barreled action?

09 November 2014, 10:00

458Win

quote:
Originally posted by montea6b:
I'm curious, what is involved with fitting a McMillen stock to a barreled action?

A dremel took or sharp chisel, plenty of liquid steel or epoxy, tape and release agent.

And a little knowledge of what you need to do and how to do it helps

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09 November 2014, 10:15

rnovi

FWIW, the Micky EDGE stock I put my Pre-64 300 H&H in was a straight drop in. No mods required. I did not bed the rifle and the rifle shot 3/4 MOA.

I'd buy a Micky again, no question.

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09 November 2014, 18:20

Charles_Helm

McMillan lists one pre-64 stock in inventory now. That's how I bought the one McMillan stock I have, but it did require some work to fit the action.

https://www.mcmillanusa.com/pr...tock-actions/pre-64/

09 November 2014, 19:11

LJS

My problem with the "stock" McMillan is LOP. My nephew is tall and needs 14+ inch LOP. I looked at the one in inventory but it is 13.5 inches.

09 November 2014, 22:41

458Win

As far a shooting goes, too short LOP is a lot easier to handle and deal with than too long.