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I picked up this new McMillan off the classified's here from kenaiking for my 375 Ruger Alaskan. I'm glad that I did as this Ruger feels like a whole 'nother animal. It feels like I have a 243 in my hands or something. Incredible balance and feel to it. ![[Linked Image]](http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/bearstalker/375ruger.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/bearstalker/375Ruger2.jpg) My only complaint is the factory finish on the metal is total crap. I might give all the metal a good scrubbing and have it bead-blasted. I'm anxious to kill a bear with this setup.
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What are the specs on the stock? I'm thinking of ordering one for a 416 Ruger I see in my five-month distant future. Standard fill, LOP, etc.?
That's a great looking rig, the stainless complements the lighter tones in the swirl nicely.
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I like your set up bearstalker, that Mcswirly looks pretty sweet. Any idea what the recipe was for the stock? (the colors)
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That turned out real nice. Kinda regretting selling that one. Might do it again when I finish my Borden build. The rugers look so much better with the matte stainless.
For the others 33% OD 33% Woodland Beige 33% grey
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Great improvement on the Ruger .375, but I have to say I would have to paint the stock black. I must be getting old -- I just can't get behind a stock that looks like a bowling ball  . Nothing wrong with it if you like it...but I'd have the rattle can out . Hell of a lot better than a Hogue, for certain. Dennis
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Great improvement on the Ruger .375, but I have to say I would have to paint the stock black. I must be getting old -- I just can't get behind a stock that looks like a bowling ball . Nothing wrong with it if you like it...but I'd have the rattle can out . Hell of a lot better than a Hogue, for certain. Dennis I thought old guys liked to bowl
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It is possible than I am the worst bowler in Alaska... . It's sad, but true... Dennis
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Is that the Classic pattern? I have one on order in GAP for my custom stainless Ruger MKII .35 Whelen. Ordered it back in November so I still have a couple months to wait.
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Very nice!! Not a lot, if anything, one couldn't hunt with that!
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I couldn't help but take it outside and pop some rounds off with it. Blew a stump apart.
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does that stock have a cheek piece??
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IMHO its what ruger should have done with the Alaskan (and the Synthetic RCM) in the first place.
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does that stock have a cheek piece?? Yes, it does. This stock sort of reminds me of the super grade stock.
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Forgot to add that McMillan is lighter than the factory Hogue stock.
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Which pattern McMillan is it?
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Mark II Classic according to the white order sticker.
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Mark II Classic according to the white order sticker. Yup. Its the same pattern as the Sako classic.
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