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The alignment issues you are talking about do come mainly from the borden action as it uses a straight bolt handle and the stocks are inletted for remington actions which work fine accept for the cosmetic issue. jim made this change a few months ago and maybe these are stocks he had ordered previously i dont know, i do however think mcmillan will inlett for a remington action with a straight bolt handle to remedy this.
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Lee you done EXACTLY right...................researched! Wished I had researched alot more on my first custom build would have saved me ALOT of money.
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All this fuss is about a single picture on the web. I have held the gun in question and it is real fine piece as are all the others on the gun rack. I have compared the McWhorters first hand to several others(No names) In my eyes there was no comparison. The guns from a renowned maker in SC were clunky at best. Lawn mower muffler for a muzzle brake. Clumsy feel and much more expensive. One other gunsmith does make a nice rifle but the McMillan stocks are superior to the ones he uses. McWhorter guarantees 1/2" at 100 with factory ammo. Fact is, with handloads, all of mine do better than that at 200yards.
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I have 3 McWhorters in my safe right now. All are shooters and exceptionally well built. I've had sevaral Jarretts & Bansners, and numerous full blown customs built by other well known smiths. All are good but for me right now... I like McWhorters over all of them. They just seem to fit my tastes in rifles better, they fit me just right and did I say shooters??? All 3 of mine are bug holers!!! For my $$$$ they are worth it. 163bc
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any rem 700 type rig for 3K + should be near perfection. Echols & Penrod use Mcmilln stocks without the bolt cut so it can be cut to match the bolt handle perfectly,.. thats part of what custom means to me,.. attention to detail all through the rifle> from internal&external integrity, to simple refined aesthetics/cosmetics that dont require great mastermind effort,.. when building a custom, its not too much to expect. A rem700 type custom with factory BDL b/metal and an obvious & unsightly missaligned excessive gap around the bolt handle all for $5.4k ...yeh right... .. Some offer more TLC&D...and superior b/metal for less money ($4.3k): http://www.mcmfamily.com/images/rifles/MAC-CC-dynasty-elkhide.jpghttp://www.mcmfamily.com/images/rifles/MAC-CC-prodogy-bolthandle.jpghttp://www.mcmfamily.com/images/rifles/MAC-CC-prodogy-boltshroud.jpgLess money still and no less a rifle: Surgeon high precision receiver 770 Prem. barrel & quality fit/chamber 550 Jewell trigger 230 Billet bottom metal 100 Mac. stock padded fitted & inletted to perfection 1000 Metal coat 300 Muz. brake 400 GT= $3350
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FWIW I've been dealing with Allan at McWhorters for years. Straight up and honest always. They are good folks to deal with. 163bc
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Hey DMB- You speak to David Christman often? He is a GOOD GUY and a hoot. Him and Gene Ingram fell outta the same mold. They should be brothers........
Dave
But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13
I DON'T NEED A WSM AS I HAVE A WEATHERBY!
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I have a Mcwhorter rifle,and I have shot groups with it that average about an inch................
at 350 yards.
Tim is a master at building sporter weight rifles in magnum cartridges that shoot like tactical guns weighing a lot more.
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I had Mcwhorter to build me a custom rifle in 7mm rem mag. it is the whole package, from beauty to accuracy. the best shot I have got so far is 3 shots, 0.153" group. it is darn good. I have been to their shop to pick up my rifle, they are great people and they back up their word. actualy I debated for the longest time between " the best of the west LR 1000" or " mcwhorter", and I am extremely happy with my choice, it can not get better than this. so give them call, and I bet they will make you happy too.
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I was looking to purchase a rifle from him at one time, but after leaving a couple messages and did not get a return phone call until a week later, I decided not to do business with him.
He seemed like a great guy, and apologized, but I was afraid if I needed any questions answered or help after the purchase, it would take days to reach him.
Maybe it was a bad time for him, but I was too afraid after that. His rifles look beautiful & lots of positive things from members here.
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I've called and e-mailed often and always hear back usually with in a day unless of cource they are away. I think Tim and Allan both hunt and both take vacations with family. I just got a custom rifle from them a couple weeks ago and it is a true work of art. 1/4 to 1/2 inch groups at 100 yds don't hurt either!! To say I like em and am a big fan is an understatement. 163bc Here is a pic of my MCWhorter 300WSM a 10 shot group with the same 300WSM 165 Accubonds Same 300WSM with 150 Partitions One of my McWhorters in 300 RUM group from the 300 RUM w/200 Partitions my other McWhorter 300RUM groups with 180 Accubonds [img] http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/163bc/range%20day%20II/rangeday2-20-08003.jpg[/img] [img] http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh300/163bc/range%20day%20II/rangeday2-20-08004.jpg[/img]
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Pop-a-pill;
Have you ever actually handled or shot a McWhorter rifle, or are you going by pics on the 'net?
Simple question..........................
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VA-numb-skull R u asking me the ?
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Yep, ya dumbphuck, and it's a pretty simple question.
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You cRaCkHeAd don't ask me ANY questions or acknowledge anything I say on here UNTIL you send me my .257 cal. TTSX's you OWE me...................................................CLOWN.
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In other words, you no actual hands-on experience with the rifles in question, and are just being a total jackazz. Good to know.............. and par for the course, with an Obamite communist sympathizer.
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Naw SON your being the "jackazz" PAY YOUR DEBTS.
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So, in other words, you still have no actual knowledge or experience with McWhorter rifles, correct?
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I for one could stand to see more McWhorter rifle pictures from owners with targets. Lee
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He built one for me two years ago. Exactly what I wanted and it turned out perfectly. Now I want at least one more from him.
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