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Sps in a McMillan? #11838642 02/19/17 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 671 B blacktailbuster OP Campfire Regular OP blacktailbuster Campfire Regular B Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 671 Bought a 243 sps stainless for a donor. I made the mistake of shooting it and wouldn't ya know it shoots good. Anybody drop one of these in a McMillan? Thinking of pulling the trigger on a classic with edge fill. Thoughts or suggestions on a different stock? Thanks.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11838699 02/19/17 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,826 M mathman Campfire 'Bwana mathman Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,826 I love my Classic in regular fill with a 22" magnum contour barrel. It's a restocked LVSF that came with the SAUM contour. With a regular sporter like yours an edge fill Classic should be great.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11838740 02/19/17 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 671 B blacktailbuster OP Campfire Regular OP blacktailbuster Campfire Regular B Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 671 My concern was the classic would be too beefy in the forend for that Sporter contour. Couldn't pass up a 700 stainless with Talley rings for $350. My mistake was shooting it:) Thanks for the reply mathman.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11838776 02/19/17 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,163 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,163 OMAHA I like the McM Hunter style far more than the Classic, particularly with 24" barrels.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11838842 02/19/17 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,255 Just south of the 60th paralle... 406_SBC Campfire Regular 406_SBC Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,255 Just south of the 60th paralle... I really like the Remington standard contour in a Classic. I think I'd be standard fill for balance, but I think it's tough to top a Classic for a general purpose rifle. Originally Posted by Mule Deer Suck bullets simply suck.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11838895 02/19/17 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884 D DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884 Get the stock that fits your face, and forget about whether it "looks good." I would put that SPS in a Mickey Mtn Rifle myself, because they fit me perfectly.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11839039 02/19/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,465 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,465 jennings lodge, oregon Originally Posted by blacktailbuster My concern was the classic would be too beefy in the forend for that Sporter contour. Couldn't pass up a 700 stainless with Talley rings for $350. My mistake was shooting it:) Thanks for the reply mathman. Classic Edge & a SPS work great:) And they look just like this when all together, barrel looks fine IMHO, don't think I'd like a skinnier one though. I did chop the barrel on this 7MM-08 to 22.5", balance is nice! SPS Sporter on right "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: Sps in a McMillan? 406_SBC #11839368 02/19/17 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,319 Unfortunately NY J jdunham Campfire Tracker jdunham Campfire Tracker J Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,319 Unfortunately NY Originally Posted by 406_SBC I really like the Remington standard contour in a Classic. I think I'd be standard fill for balance, but I think it's tough to top a Classic for a general purpose rifle. +1 NRA Life Member ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11839393 02/19/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,312 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,312 Durham, CA What's the difference between a Classic and Compact/Hunters Edge? It seems to me they are the same everywhere except the fore end is slimmed down and the checkering is different. Is that right? Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11839476 02/19/17 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,918 NM S SLM Campfire Ranger SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,918 NM .243 SPS cut to 22" in a Hunters Edge is about perfect to me.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? SLM #11839536 02/19/17 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas 7_08FAN Campfire Regular 7_08FAN Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas SLM! What scope is that and is the stock bedded? What does it weigh all up? Got one I cut at 21" and thinking about a similar set up. "Mark the birds and handle your Dog"

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11839561 02/19/17 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,918 NM S SLM Campfire Ranger SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,918 NM Yes on the bedding. It now wears a Leupold 6X36 and weighs 6# 13 oz.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? Higginez #11839565 02/19/17 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,768 Central, Texas L LBP Campfire Outfitter LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,768 Central, Texas Originally Posted by Higbean What's the difference between a Classic and Compact/Hunters Edge? It seems to me they are the same everywhere except the fore end is slimmed down and the checkering is different. Is that right? +1 Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11839572 02/19/17 Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 19,060 Canyon Ferry, Montana M MontanaMarine Campfire Ranger MontanaMarine Campfire Ranger M Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 19,060 Canyon Ferry, Montana 700 SPS LH 30-06. Cut to 20", put in a McMillan BDL stock.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? LBP #11839653 02/19/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,465 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,465 jennings lodge, oregon Originally Posted by LBP Originally Posted by Higbean What's the difference between a Classic and Compact/Hunters Edge? It seems to me they are the same everywhere except the fore end is slimmed down and the checkering is different. Is that right? +1 Yes the fore end is much slimmer on the Hunters Edge and the overall length is also shorter. Classic has been my favorite but really liking the Hunters Edge lately especially on a lighter contour barrel. Here they are both side by side. Last edited by Oregonmuley; 02/19/17. "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11839661 02/19/17 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky The McFlame s as SPS in a Mc Millan...the barrel is Benchmark, mag contour... .223AI "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Sps in a McMillan? Oregonmuley #11839672 02/19/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,312 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,312 Durham, CA Thanks man. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? Higginez #11840068 02/19/17 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,163 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,163 OMAHA Originally Posted by Higbean What's the difference between a Classic and Compact/Hunters Edge? It seems to me they are the same everywhere except the fore end is slimmed down and the checkering is different. Is that right? The geometry of the pistol grip is different, the Compact style is more open, shallow radius, than the Classic.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11842524 02/20/17 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 953 Virginia V vabowhntr Campfire Regular vabowhntr Campfire Regular V Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 953 Virginia I put my 7mm-08 ss sps in a McMillan edge fill mtn rifle stock and love it. Shoots very small groups with 120gr bt or ttsx.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11844179 02/21/17 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,259 TN G greentimber Campfire Regular greentimber Campfire Regular G Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,259 TN Classic or Game Scout is the way to go. RLTW

Re: Sps in a McMillan? ingwe #11844426 02/21/17 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,768 Central, Texas L LBP Campfire Outfitter LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,768 Central, Texas Originally Posted by ingwe The McFlame s as SPS in a Mc Millan...the barrel is Benchmark, mag contour... .223AI Beautiful buck Tom. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? Higginez #11844428 02/21/17 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,768 Central, Texas L LBP Campfire Outfitter LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,768 Central, Texas Originally Posted by Higbean Thanks man. Yes thank you Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11844901 02/21/17 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska B bearstalker Campfire Outfitter bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska Classic edge or Hunter's edge with your stainless 243 will make for a really nice combo. Actually thinking about doing the same thing myself.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? LBP #11845108 02/21/17 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Originally Posted by LBP Originally Posted by ingwe The McFlame s as SPS in a Mc Millan...the barrel is Benchmark, mag contour... .223AI Beautiful buck Tom. Thanks! Forgot to mention the McFlame is a Mountain rifle stock... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11847379 02/22/17 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927 1 16bore Campfire Ranger 16bore Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927 Seems there was a time when a R700 / McSwirly / LW's / 6x42 M1 was the "thing". Still is as far as I'm concerned.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11860679 02/27/17 Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 563 Michigan D Dooger Campfire Regular Dooger Campfire Regular D Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 563 Michigan Cut it to 22" and put it in a Hunters Edge!!!

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11875081 03/05/17 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,132 S.W. Wis. aalf Campfire Ranger aalf Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,132 S.W. Wis. Originally Posted by blacktailbuster Bought a 243 sps stainless for a donor. I made the mistake of shooting it and wouldn't ya know it shoots good. Anybody drop one of these in a McMillan? Thinking of pulling the trigger on a classic with edge fill. Thoughts or suggestions on a different stock? Thanks. My favorite is a Classic, but there's no flies on the Compact/Hunter's Edge version. My SPS 20" 243 Youth in a regular fill Compact.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? aalf #11879385 03/06/17 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas 7_08FAN Campfire Regular 7_08FAN Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas Aalf, what does that one weigh? Do you,like the balance and feel of this set up? Looks nice. "Mark the birds and handle your Dog"

Re: Sps in a McMillan? 7_08FAN #11880009 03/06/17 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,132 S.W. Wis. aalf Campfire Ranger aalf Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 16,132 S.W. Wis. Originally Posted by 7_08FAN What does that one weigh? Do you,like the balance and feel of this set up? Looks nice. I don't recall the weight. Balance & handling was great, but I sold it earlier this winter just when I got it the way I wanted it, due to redundancy.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11880135 03/07/17 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,275 Brad Campfire 'Bwana Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,275 Guys, what does the SPS barrel mic @ 24"? “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11880429 03/07/17 Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 19,060 Canyon Ferry, Montana M MontanaMarine Campfire Ranger MontanaMarine Campfire Ranger M Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 19,060 Canyon Ferry, Montana My 30-06 is .655" at 20", that's where I cut it off. Probably .650 at 24". The magnum sporter SPS's are beefier near the chamber, I don't know if they are out at the muzzle or not.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? Brad #11880507 03/07/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,465 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,465 jennings lodge, oregon Originally Posted by Brad Guys, what does the SPS barrel mic @ 24"? Brad Pretty sure a regular sporter is right at .650 at the muzzle @ 24". I have a stainless SPS 7mm-08 barrel cut @ 22.5 and its right at .656 - .657 on my cheapo calipers. "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: Sps in a McMillan? MontanaMarine #11881150 03/07/17 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,275 Brad Campfire 'Bwana Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,275 Shane, and OM, thanks. Terrific barrel contour. “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: Sps in a McMillan? SLM #11881796 03/07/17 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,697 Kingsport Tn P pseshooter300 Campfire Regular pseshooter300 Campfire Regular P Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,697 Kingsport Tn Originally Posted by SLM .243 SPS cut to 22" in a Hunters Edge is about perfect to me. I like that Tater

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11883938 03/08/17 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,893 Deer Park, Tx R Reloder28 Campfire Ranger Reloder28 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,893 Deer Park, Tx How about an SPS in an MDT? "I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country." Robert E. Lee

Re: Sps in a McMillan? SLM #11908949 03/18/17 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,768 Central, Texas L LBP Campfire Outfitter LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,768 Central, Texas Originally Posted by SLM .243 SPS cut to 22" in a Hunters Edge is about perfect to me. SLM I really like this rifle what does it weigh? Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? pseshooter300 #11909099 03/18/17 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,123 O Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,123 Originally Posted by pseshooter300 Originally Posted by SLM .243 SPS cut to 22" in a Hunters Edge is about perfect to me. I like that +2 ...

Re: Sps in a McMillan? DakotaDeer #11909120 03/18/17 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,123 O Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,123 Originally Posted by DakotaDeer Get the stock that fits your face, and forget about whether it "looks good." ... +2 on the "fits you" aspect. Personally I prefer the Hunters Edge better because of the thinner, more open, grip and the thinner fore arm. I put one on a Pre-64 .270 FWT that comes in right around 7 lbs with a Lyman 48 aperture sight and Montana sling with swivels.

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11909137 03/18/17 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 8,643 Ouachita Mtns, AR gunnut308 Campfire Outfitter gunnut308 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 8,643 Ouachita Mtns, AR Another sporter in a Classic

Re: Sps in a McMillan? blacktailbuster #11909139 03/18/17 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 8,643 Ouachita Mtns, AR gunnut308 Campfire Outfitter gunnut308 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 8,643 Ouachita Mtns, AR Magnum in a Classic