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Do they make marbled edges anymore? Does anybody deal in them?

Thanks ahead

I didn't think they ever did, I though all edge fill stocks were painted.

They will only do a Black with gray marble for edge fill stocks.

What does the marbled edge come out for weight?

Anybody have a picture of the black-gray marbled edge?

Looking for answers here. Anybody with experience?

You'll be adding expense to get the Edge and then after adding gelcoat, you'll be 3-4 ounces less than a straight swirly. I'd pass and apparently the market has agreed as it is not a common option.

Yep, it likely won't save much weight.

So, it sounds like I'd be looking at:

24 ounce--painted Edge
26 ounce--non-painted epoxy-filled Edge
28 ounce--edge fill gelcoat
32 ounce--standard fill gelcoat


Do those weights sound about right for comparison?

They don't really like shipping those unpainted edge stocks any more. Something about the UV causing issues I thought I heard. If your number one priority is weight, go painted edge. If you want a swirly, go standard fill.

Here is a Mauser Edge McWoody.

DF

Got this Edge unpainted, glassed it, filled in around bolt handle slot, taped the bedding and returned for paint. They don't charge extra for that. They will charge for taping the bedding, I did my own, saved around $38 IIRC.



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I have three McWoodies, the other two std. fill. This Edge fill has the prettiest pattern.

Have the unpainted edges started to decay or something?

Is this true?

The painted Edge on the HS Presicion SPL weighs 26 oz.

IIRC, the Mauser McWoody Edge is around 28 oz.

Both give the rifles a forward feel, which I really like.

This M-700 with 23" Hart, (std. Rem contour) was a trade. Sold the stock it came with, got a Hunters Edge in the raw thru Rick here on the Fire Store, did my thing, bedded, etc. Sent it back to McM for paint. 26 oz with a forward feel. 7-08 tack driver, my current WT rifle.

DF

Do you include McWoody in the "marble" category?

DF

Dirtfarmer, I like the look of the half inch pads a lot. Nice looking rifles.

Here is Kelly explaining Edge fill and marbled colors. He is holding one in the video....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIg5stdsjaA

Guess I got an Edge McWoody before they went to just the black marble. Mine is OK, none of the black graphite showing thru. Sorta makes it even more special.

Thanks for that link.

DF

Yeah, in non "kickers" like these, half inch Decelerator gives all the grip and non slip I want.

The HS is a .240 Wby, the FN is a Swede (Shilen), the Bobby Hart M-700, as noted, is a 7-08, all mild shooting rifles. I use 1" pads on big boomers.

DF

Thanks. So in the video dated May 2017, he states that due to the carbon fiber showing through as black when sanding/fitting the gelcoats and marbles, they will now only offer it in a black+gray marble finish because that doesn't show so much.

No more McWoodies it would seem in marbled edge construction. That stinks! I wanted one in a McWoody.

I don't think that window of opportunity was very wide, didn't last that long.

Guess I lucked up.

And, of course, the price on mine just went up...

DF

I wish they would add graphite powder to the epoxy on the edge to get a sort of Gun metal grey or Titanium look with very little weight. I like the naked edge and what is done on sailboats is to paint it with spar varnish or a clear lacquer with UV inhibitors. This wouldn't save much weight over a painted one but would look cool.

Anyone weigh a stock before and after hydro dipping? Probably if the clear coat was done well it would be the same as painted but don't know.

Dakota your weights look close but you reversed naked and painted weights.

There are weighs published around here somewhere comparing a hydro dipped Kimber Mountain Ascent stock vs a painted Montana stock. The dipped stock is an oz. or so heavier IIRC.

I talked to McMillan and confirmed no McSwirly Edge stocks. They will do molded in camo on an Edge though.

those "Carbon Ambush" stocks do look cool, all the benefits of a lightweight wedge without paint to get messed up.. Camo enough for most peoples needs also...

Son has one of those on order, can't remember the colors he got it in. Found order form, woodland carbon ambush.

Pics?

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There are weighs published around here somewhere comparing a hydro dipped Kimber Mountain Ascent stock vs a painted Montana stock. The dipped stock is an oz. or so heavier IIRC.[/quote]

I wonder if they stripped it before dipping? They probably did or the dip would be much heavier.

I was hoping some glass experts would comment on my previous post just to make sure I am not in the dark on my thinking.

My Rem 700 KS Stock gained 1.5 oz after hydrodip and matte automotive clear coat.