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Wow. That is a serious contender if they're willing to go fast twist on various chamberings. I wonder what their "house" made stock looks like?

Good grief, any 7mm flavor you could want.

I run the Sierra 225 in my model 700, fits in there nicely. I had some 225 Nosler Accubonds left over from a 358 Norma but they were WAY to long for the little Remington action.

There cartridge list is quite extensive for sure. If a guy was wanting a 26 Nosler the MRC would be a nice way to go as well.

I sent them an email as well asking about a 22 inch barrel on a 7mm08 instead of the 24 . Fast response ,they said no problem they will cut and re crown for $65. Seems fair to me. Not sure if I can talk myself into the 260 rem with the 22. I dont reload at this time.

This is really good news, especially for us lefties.

22" is where I was thinking I might like a 308, I'm still curious about the barrel contour and the balance point.

Dave.

Where did you get this info. Their website says it is B&C on the XWR-SS. If it is their own I wonder what the weight is?

Dave.

Dave,

The balance point will vary with the weight distribution of the weight of the optics, rings, and bases. The rifle balances nicely and is easy to handle from field positions.

The contour is a light sporter weight.

Dave, they sent me some info today. It said B&C on the sheet but it was crossed out. I sent another email requesting more info on the stock.

I called them directly today and asked them.

Please post up when you have the stock info. I think I may have just found my next rifle..

Thanks for the info guys.

Jeff, I understand the optics and other components will change the balance point. Curious where it is with that heavy N.F. and trying to imagine where it may be with something lighter and/or a 2" shorter barrel.

Boar, I'd love to see what they send you on the new stock.

Thanks again.

Dave.

Dave if you PM me With your email I will send you what they sent me yesterday. PDFs that are a Price sheet, rifle spec sheet, info on mounts and rings.

This rifle, assuming they're willing to customize twists rates, seems like a no brainer. All SS construction, 3.125" mag box, #2 contour(perfect IMO), 3 position safety, fast twist availability and reasonably priced? Where is the down side guys? Seems like a damn fine package.

That stock they use could screw it up and defeat the purpose if it "needs" to be restocked.

Blind mag option wouldn't be bad. If a SA could go 7# done, things could get dicey....

McSwirly option wouldn't be shabby either.

fwiw - the stocks are very comfortable to me. For comparison, they are a bit thicker through the grip than the Kimber Montana, but thinner and with a straighter grip than a McMillan M40A1/HTG, and way thinner than an A-5. I also run Accuracy Internationals, but they are a whole different animal. I've not tried a McM Edge, so cannot compare it to that.

The texture is nicely done, comfortable in cold weather, and with a bit more "grip" to it than the Kimber Montana stock. The rifle has substantially less recoil than the Kimber Montana comparing 308 to 308 with identical loads.

I've broken wood stocks, but have yet to ever break a fiberglass handle of any make listed above. Guess I'm not as "hard charging" as some, but have wandered a few miles now and then through the brush, taken a ride a time or two down a rocky slope, and hunted a B&C in Saskatchewan in -25F which rode in a plastic carrier on an ATV down miles of old logging roads for reference.

Give the one it is supplied with a try. Seems nicely done, unless one is looking for an ultralight. They do offer another rifle model that is lighter overall on the website, as well as wood and blue for those that want to go that route. This review was just the set-up I I prefer, and which are working well for me.

The one thing I am still fiddling with is finding the right combination of rings, base, and scope.

The Farrel pic rail is milled thicker than necessary, thus causing the scopes to sit too high even with low rings.

The Talley lightweights just do not seem durable enough for me, and I prefer to avoid something failing in the field.

Could you post some more overall pics of the rifle?