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If the Featherweight fits you, I'd say stick with it. The McMillan version is a dupe of the factory Winchester stock. perfect- thanks! Mike
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I just weighed my long action factory (BACO)wood M70 Featherweight stock on an accurate postal scale and got exactly 32 ounces. I have a Hunters Edge being shipped to me here in Romania as we speak. RJ
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Sweet! That should net you close to a half pound  .
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mt- you're probably already aware of this, but want to make sure you know you can order your McMillan through our enabler, Rick Bin.
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I was looking at McMillan's Edge stock for my M70 Featherweight- turns out the Featherweight has a relatively light wood stock (28-ish oz)- I would still see a near 8 oz drop with a Edge stock- fairly significant, but I'm wondering if the Edge provides more than just weight savings? stiffer, aluminum pillars = better shooting??? they aren't exactly cheap, so if I could realize some additional benefits beyond the 8-ish oz weight savings it would be a little easier to purchase one thanks in advance Between the weight you lose on your rifle and in your wallet, you'll have to put some lead weights in your pockets to keep you from floating off.
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The big thing for me is being able to change the weight/ergos/balance of the rifle. I like a more open grip. Hence tend toward the KS/Compact/Mountaineer style stocks...
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Between the weight you lose on your rifle and in your wallet, you'll have to put some lead weights in your pockets to keep you from floating off.  I just won't tell my wife why I'm putting lead in my pockets
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Or, if a few ounces of weight isn't a concern, save a few ounces in the wallet, and go for the standard McMillan in the same pattern. $75 or so difference.
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Since this thread has about run it's course,I'll ask, is the light weight Edge as durable and tough as the original McMillan?
Suppose a guy was putting together a fairly heavy barreled action with a scope 20 oz or more,would there be any advantage besides cost to use the standard McMillan?
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