McMillan Stocks

[ajvigs]

I am looking into a McMillan to replace the laminate stock on the WSM. She weighed 10 lbs on the nose with scope, which is a bit much. An ideal weight I would like to tote would be between 8-9 lbs loaded.

The McMillan site shows OODLES of stocks, and I am not sure which one they offer would help me reach my goal of lightening up the rifle.

The two that caught my eye are the Edge and the Model 70 Hunting. Thoughts?

Also, would I have to send McMillan my barreled action for proper fitting or is that on oneself to do?

 

[Ridgerunner665]

McMillan no longer offers bedding/fitting services...you'll have to finish it yourself, its not a hard job, just a tedious one....their inletting is good, but it likely will need a little work to be perfect.

I have the Supergrade model on my 30-06....it weighs exactly 9 pounds loaded and ready to hunt.

 

[gerry]

I have had a couple of McMillan stocks and currently have a Hunters Edge on my 35 Whelen, I really like that stock, it fits very well. The Hunters Edge usually finishes up at around 22 oz with a decent pad like the Pachmayr Decellerator. I believe you have a heavy barrel version which might end up being a bit nose heavy which some people don't like but it would be easier to shoot off hand if it does turn out like that. You also may consider fluting the barrel, I'm not really a fan of it bit it would take a few oz off the barrel. Going with some Talley lightweight mounts would shave off some more weight easily as would a lighter weight scope such as a Leupold 2.5-8x36 or similar size scope.

 

[Guy Miner]

AJ - it's worth a call to McMillan. Some of their Model 70 stocks won't fit the barrel contour on the Coyote. If you're re-stocking the Coyote. I gave 'em a call about the Edge and they said it can't be done, not well anyway.

They did offer some alternatives, which can weigh less than the portly laminate stock, but I don't remember which ones off the top of my head.

BTW - I only have one McMillan stock, but wow, I surely do like it. That's the one on my "Green Machine" .308 Win. It's worked out GREAT.

Regards, Guy

 

[ajvigs]

Guy,

What is the barrel contour of our Coyotes?

 

[Guy Miner]

Rather coyote like... :grin:

I'm not sure which number contour it works out to be most similar to - but they knew what a Win 70 Coyote was when I called and talked to McMillan, and stated that the Edge didn't have a big enough barrel channel to accommodate the Coyote's barrel.

I'd call it a "light varmint" or something along those lines. Don't know.

When you order up a McMillan, you do get to choose the fill weight for the stock. This can make quite a difference re how heavy the stock ends up, and how the rifle feels in hand. One thing worth avoiding is going too light on the stock and winding up with a real muzzle heavy rifle, unless of course, that's what you want.

I'll see about dredging my Coyote out from the back of the safe later and making a few measurements on the barrel. Had all that info, then abandoned my plans to pop it into a McMillan.

Regards, Guy

 

[taylorce1]

Just a little heads up McMillan has recently sold. I don't know what you'll have for wait time. I've been lucky so far as I have two Hunters Edge stocks and a Winchester FWT with Edge fill. I had zero wait time on all of these stocks as I've bought them second hand.

As far as the hunters Edge, the largest barrel you can fit in is a #3.

 

[gerry]

Good to know about the max barrel contour for the Hunters Edge it is a great stock that I would highly recommend for typical sporter profiles. My 35 Whelen has a Benchmark barrel that is a copy of a Pac Nor #4 that was cut with a short shank, only .250" from where the big taper begins FWIW.

 

[SJB358]

I have had a couple of McMillan stocks and currently have a Hunters Edge on my 35 Whelen, I really like that stock, it fits very well. The Hunters Edge usually finishes up at around 22 oz with a decent pad like the Pachmayr Decellerator. I believe you have a heavy barrel version which might end up being a bit nose heavy which some people don't like but it would be easier to shoot off hand if it does turn out like that. You also may consider fluting the barrel, I'm not really a fan of it bit it would take a few oz off the barrel. Going with some Talley lightweight mounts would shave off some more weight easily as would a lighter weight scope such as a Leupold 2.5-8x36 or similar size scope.

I am with Gerry here. He has built the ultimate hunting rifle... 35 Whelen in the Edge. Can't think of another rifle which would do so much and carry so well.

 

[ajvigs]

Its a no go on the Edge stock, but any other stock would work. I am eyeing the Model 70 Hunting model.

Does anyone know a good 'smith that would set it up right for me? Or can YouTube show me how to do it?

 

[SJB358]

You tube it. It's very easy AJ. if you need assistance there are many on here that will get you sorted out.

 

[nvbroncrider]

Mine dropped in. No fitting required on my Pre-64 pillar beded and fully free floated #4 Pac-Nor in the M70 Supergrade pattern. Love it!!

 

[ajvigs]

Mine dropped in. No fitting required on my Pre-64 pillar beded and fully free floated #4 Pac-Nor in the M70 Supergrade pattern. Love it!!

How do you like the M70 Supergrade stock? The two I am torn between are the Supergrade and the Express New.

 

[taylorce1]

I have had a couple of McMillan stocks and currently have a Hunters Edge on my 35 Whelen, I really like that stock, it fits very well. The Hunters Edge usually finishes up at around 22 oz with a decent pad like the Pachmayr Decellerator. I believe you have a heavy barrel version which might end up being a bit nose heavy which some people don't like but it would be easier to shoot off hand if it does turn out like that. You also may consider fluting the barrel, I'm not really a fan of it bit it would take a few oz off the barrel. Going with some Talley lightweight mounts would shave off some more weight easily as would a lighter weight scope such as a Leupold 2.5-8x36 or similar size scope.

I am with Gerry here. He has built the ultimate hunting rifle... 35 Whelen in the Edge. Can't think of another rifle which would do so much and carry so well.

I like Gerry's rifle and I love the Whelen, but I think I could give him a run for his money with my rifle!

 

[SJB358]

I am with Gerry here. He has built the ultimate hunting rifle... 35 Whelen in the Edge. Can't think of another rifle which would do so much and carry so well.

I like Gerry's rifle and I love the Whelen, but I think I could give him a run for his money with my rifle!

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I agree, 1000%. Both of them are keepers. Speaking of Keeper's. I know the Whelen just won't give up and shoot poorly, so I might break it down and Cerracote it. Might even get another stock in the future. But, the darned thing shoots so well, as is, I am scared to touch the Remington, as it might be one of the handful they go right! :twisted:

 

[gerry]

That's a nice one too

Scotty, don't let one of your best rifles hear you talk like that Cerakote sounds like a great idea, should do mine as well.

 

[CMBTshooter]

You won't be disappointed with a McMillan. They are rock solid. If they don't have the one you want, Manners also makes a solid ultralight stock that you should check out. They run about the same price.

 

[gerry]

Tha Manners stocks seem to be very well made, they are quite interesting and would like to find out more about them. McMillan is top notch for sure.

 

[SJB358]

Tha Manners stocks seem to be very well made, they are quite interesting and would like to find out more about them. McMillan is top notch for sure.

I wished Brian would put up some pictures of his Manner's. From all I can tell, it is excellent.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

This is a Supergrade stock...I like it, its comfy and fits me and my long arms (longer LOP than what is considered standard)..