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Looking to build a .280 AI on a Pre-64 I just picked up. I will go with a D'Arcy Echols McMillan in Edge fill. Will a factory featherweight contour balance properly or do I need to go to something like a #2?
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Here is a few photos of a #2 in a Echols stock. http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/10742449/1The general concensus is that the Echols stock is made for larger barrels.
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I've done both a #3 and #2 in that stock and was happy with them both.
Eric, I think its a great plan - I'd short shank a #2 and go 23" and I bet you'll be really happy with it.
Pathfinder76 has done the Fwt contour in the Legend and speaks highly of it as I recall.
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Thanks for the link. I love the ergos of the Echols stock...but I may need to rethink the contour or switch to a McMillan compact or maybe a featherweight. Balance is most important to me but also want to keep it under 8lbs if possible.
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You can do a FW contour in a Legend. Personally I like a #2 better but I know of some rifles with the FW contour. I think if I were doing a 280AI ,I'd use a #2 but that's just me. Here's a #2 Krieger in a Legend. Remember not all #2's are created equal. This rifle weighs 7.5# as you see it.
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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You can do a FW contour in a Legend. Personally I like a #2 better but I know of some rifles with the FW contour. I think if I were doing a 280AI ,I'd use a #2 but that's just me. Here's a #2 Krieger in a Legend. Remember not all #2's are created equal. This rifle weighs 7.5# as you see it. How/where does it balance, Bob?
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deerhunter: Where you want it....front action screw. Gene built it. It was planned that way. But I've been using Krieger #2's for 7 maggish rifles for about 25-30 years now on a slew of rifles. They tend to come out neutral balance, between the hands when you throw it up. I don't like muzzle heavy rifles; they feel sluggish and slow. That rifle you see behaves like on auto pilot.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Thanks Bob. What's the shank length on that bad boy?
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Thanks Bob. What's the shank length on that bad boy? Uhh....I dunno. Have to measure it and get back.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Well, here's another opine.
I've had the Legend, compact edge too. For the featherweight , I'd do the compact. For a number 2, I'd use the Sako Classic. Has a little cast off and is a little trimmer in the forend. I believe they can inlet it for a Win.
For me, the legend is a little bulky and too much stock for the lighter calibers.
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Here is a 23" #2 Krieger with what I think is a 3/4" shank (I'll measure here shortly) in an Echols Legend stock.
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Beautiful rifle Bob. If I were the OP, I'd opt for a hunters compact if wanting to go with the fwt contour. The compact stock is damn near perfect with the pre 64 fwt platform. YMMV..
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Here is a 23" #2 Krieger with what I think is a 3/4" shank (I'll measure here shortly) in an Echols Legend stock. Weight? Balance point?
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Correction. It is 3/8".
Weight is 7-10 and balances on the front guard screw.
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Very nice rifle, sir. Thanks for the help.
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Beautiful rifle Bob. If I were the OP, I'd opt for a hunters compact if wanting to go with the fwt contour. The compact stock is damn near perfect with the pre 64 fwt platform. YMMV.. Yup. That's true I think. I have a Compact Edge 270 with FW contour but my favorite all time stock for that is a Brown PoundR. Lighter than all f them but more expensive too.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Beautiful rifle Bob. If I were the OP, I'd opt for a hunters compact if wanting to go with the fwt contour. The compact stock is damn near perfect with the pre 64 fwt platform. YMMV.. Yup. That's true I think. I have a Compact Edge 270 with FW contour but my favorite all time stock for that is a Brown PoundR. Lighter than all f them but more expensive too. Whew...pricey. They are proud of their Kevlar
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So what? I just sold one that lasted over 30 years, and saw every corner of the continent on hunts. Here's my new one. It's only a couple years old.
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Beautiful rifle Bob. If I were the OP, I'd opt for a hunters compact if wanting to go with the fwt contour. The compact stock is damn near perfect with the pre 64 fwt platform. YMMV.. And yet I had one an absolutely hated it. Felt akin to picking up a Glock, something just wasn't right. Just goes to show there's a seat for every ass.
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The drop at heel is a little more than some people like,which has been mentioned here before.
I guess I have a long face and have pulled off a miracle shot or two with mine but that drop bugs some people.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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