Hello i've trying to get all of my ducks in a row for a 35 Whelen project in the near future, and was thinking about using a Mcmillan stock. The styles that look like what i may be interested in are the Super Grade, G&H, and the Win classic. Would like your thoughts on these. I have a post in (med bores) about my project under (35 Whelen Pics) for anybody that has not seen it.
I have only seen pics of these stocks and have not been able to put my hands one for better look and to see how they feel in my hands.
Also, If there is any member that has any stocks in these styles that live in the Central Texas area that would let me take a look at theirs i would very much appreciate it.
I owned one and it was very well made. McMillan is good stuff and I'd buy another if the need arrived.
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Posts: 28849 | Location: western Nebraska | Registered: 27 May 2003
I have been using McMillan stocks since the mid 1980’s and have never had a problem with any of them.
They are, in my opinon, the “Gold-Standard†for synthetic stocks and I haven’t seen another brand that is even close in quality, style and service.
Posts: 4574 | Location: Valencia, California | Registered: 16 March 2005
McMillan will inlet a Sako Hunter style stock for a Winchester action. Those are very ergonomic stocks. They work well with both scopes and irons. There is a reverse slope to the comb so they are kind under recoil. there is cast-off and toe-out to the buttstock, so they fit well. There is a slight palm swell that most people find aids control during shooting.
Just a thought.
Also consider a D'Arcy Echols "Legend" stock. that is made by McMillan, but you buy it from D'Arcy.
LD
Or, you could buy a Model 70 Classic wood stock from me .
Posts: 7158 | Location: Snake River | Registered: 02 February 2004
Griffin & Howe Style - Mcmillan stock - custom CZ .375 H&H - Excellent Stock. I have more Rifles with Mcmillan stock's - Ed Brown - Echols, etc. I need to take more pictures.
Lawndart, i went back to McMillan's site and looked at the sako's, i liked the look of the sako classic also. Do you know if they will inlet the classic for a winchester. As far as the Echols stock i've only seen a couple pics in a hunting magazine several years ago.
I had a 338-06 on a 70 action a while back, it wore a gray Sako Hunter. Very nice stock. Very thin forend, I think for a #4 contour and smaller only. The forend is also a touch on the short side. I did not have sights on that rifle, but I would bet it would be a pretty tight squeeze trying to get down on sights with that cheek piece. Perhaps with tall irons, you'd be fine. The palm swell is quite noticable, but very comfortable. I've got a 260 project brewing that may wear one of these before all is said and done...
I had a 338-06 on a 70 action a while back, it wore a gray Sako Hunter. Very nice stock. Very thin forend, I think for a #4 contour and smaller only. The forend is also a touch on the short side. I did not have sights on that rifle, but I would bet it would be a pretty tight squeeze trying to get down on sights with that cheek piece. Perhaps with tall irons, you'd be fine. The palm swell is quite noticable, but very comfortable. I've got a 260 project brewing that may wear one of these before all is said and done...
The reverse slope on the comb seems to make it easier for me to get down on the sights. Since I'm not worried about getting bit by the ocular ring I crawl the stock to my heart's content
Posts: 7158 | Location: Snake River | Registered: 02 February 2004
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