I really like the looks of the synthetics that Empire Rifles uses. Anyone know who makes them? Empire Rifles

The thing I like about McMillan,is I'm under the impression they will fit any action to their stock for a price. Gives you a lot of actions to choose from if you like their stocks.

The stock on the lighter rifle is a "Butler Creek" which is an injection molded item; I would not have one based on what I have seen of them. Remember, you do not "need" dozens or even several hunting rifles-hope my wife doesn't read this-but, you do need a few that really work. The cost of Micky stocks and other quality items is minimal relative to the use you get from them.

If, I were a recreational hunter in the U.S. and intended to hunt all over North America, I would get two CRF rifles in .270 and .338 Win., use Nosler PT. bullets, Micky stocks, identical scopes with one spare in Talleys and good irons and that will do everything very nicely. In fact, I wish I had the self-discipline to do just that!

my choice

1. borden/ rimrock
2. brown precision
3. mcmillian

no others

Any comments on the noise issue? What kind of paint is used and can it be touched up at home?

I do like the McMillan featherweight except for the color.

I have tried bell&carlson,H-S Precision and mcmillan and I now have mcmillans on all of my big game rifles.They are well made and extremely durable with a lifetime guarantee.

I am seriously considering replacing the factory walnut stock on my Model 70 with a synthetic. I have not been impressed by black stocks nor the noise of twigs on plastic as some sound hollow and seem to amplify the sound. I like the tan web, or grey web, and would like to keep it light. Possibly a featherweight profile?

What stocks have you tried and which ones would you buy again?

You defintely need a McMillan stock, they are the best in the buisness I would think.

McMillan.


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Over at www.24hourcampfire.com the moderator, Rick Bin, had a supply of McMillan Featherweight stocks. The forend does not look like great art however in the photo's. Such stocks are painted so you can have whatever.

If you want to save some weight then ask first what a stock will weigh and know what you have now. Most of those plastic stocks are not lighter!

There is an "Ultra Light" stock sold by Bansner. That stock will finish up about a half pound less than most others and will require painting. The stock is rather thick in the wrist however and not all that sleek. They are very light however and will also be expensive by the time your done.

I am somewhat in the same boat with a stainless Model 70 short action .308 with the factory synthetic. I have been looking at the sporters offered by HS Precision as I have three other Model 70s with HS Precision stocks and am quite happy with them. There's a pretty good selection of color combinations, but you can't go wrong with a Mcmillan, either. The HS will probably cost less.

McMillan is a fine stock but look at the Bordon Rimrock too

I have used stocks by Brown Precision, Clifton Arms,McMillan and Borden-Rimrock and examined those made by Bansner, known as High-Tech. My rifles used to take quite a beating working in the B.C. mountains and I have pretty strong opinions on what is the finest synthetic stock available, over-all.

These opinions can be summed up in one word-McMillan. For extremely light rifles, I would use High-Tech.

I was at Bill Leepers the other day and compared a McMillan side by side with the Bansner. I don't know if the weight difference was really that great, but the Bansner is lighter. The McMillan gets the nod in the looks department and appears put togethor better. The McMillan also looks more "finished".



I'm glad mine was the McMillan.



From experience, I wouldn't recommend a Brown Precision or an HS precision to my worst enemy.