Got a funny feeling the SG pattern will be a bit bulky for a light rifle like a FW 280,but some like that.
I have had the FW McMillan (but before Edge)and it was too heavy for me.In Edge it would be nice although I think scnabels are best left to pictures myself.Serve no useful purpose,but I'm nitpicking.It's still a good stock.
I have the Compact Edge on a pre 64 M70 FW 270;agree with those who say it has a bit too much drop and would prefer a higher comb;but the downside of this, for me,has been about "0" to be honest.I had to snap shoot a large muley off-hand two years ago with it as he ran at 75-80 yards,and the reticle was "right there" when it needed to be..and I've killed with the rifle to 340 yards...not much to complain about there either.For fast shooting and general use,I have seen no differences at all between a Compact Edge,a Banser,or a Brown Precision Pound'r,(although the Pound'r is easily the lightest,and makes the lightest rifle in a M70 action).
Recoil wise a 280 is piddling;I would not want a Compact Edge on a heavier kicking rifle,but no problem on a 270 or 280.
I like to carry rifles in my hands and the Compact Edge is very slim through the floorplate;slimmer than a Bansner or Brown Precision and nice to carry in just one hand.It is light, rigid,slender through forend and grip and handles like a flash.
A pal recently built a light 270 on a pre 64 M70 action and one of my Krieger #1 barrels in a Brown Pound'r.I know of no better combination.More expensive but mine has been around since the 80's,killed lots of game all over the west and back here.The rifle is now on barrel #3...I know of nothing better.They are more rigid than anything I have used;tough,high comb and slender grip.many people on here would be reaching for their wallets if they held this rifle.
At the end of the day,and after owning about everything under the sun in synthetic stocks (I bought my first one in the late 70's IIRC)my version of "best"for a light 270 or 280 is still the Brown Pound'r...this may be heresy on a McMillan dominated site
but I have yet to use anything better.If I were going to do a light 270 or 280 it would be my own first choice.
Magnum rifles,the game changes....