Yeah, Mark's not a big pillar fan!

Have used his stocks for over 25 years now, and never installed pillars. All were on big game rifles, which shot very well, as in 3-shot groups in around half an inch--including the FN Mauser .338 Winchester Magnum that weighed around 7-1/2 pounds with scope.

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John Steinbeck