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anyone compared the bridges to a sako classic inletted for a 70?
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Bridges is trimmer with a straighter grip. The JEB stock seems ideally geared to off hand shooting. SAKO Classic is one of my favorite McMillan stocks, both are good but next one I get will be a JEB model.
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anyone compared the bridges to a sako classic inletted for a 70? Not side by side, but have owned them both for M70s. The grip is different (as noted above) and I find the Sako more comfortable... but the shorter and timer for end of the Bridges is nice for slimmer/shorter barrels. Sako Classic is still my favorite McMillan M70 stock for anything over a 22" barrel (and I've tried every other option)
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Thanks to the contact info in this thread I talked to Mr. Bridges and will be putting together an order with him once I decide on an action and barrel.
Has anyone put a MRC 1999 in a Bridges pattern? It appears MRC uses a #2 contour barrel on their ASR, seems like it would be a good fit for this stock.
ETA: Failing the above, has anyone put a custom Win 70 w/ a #2 barrel in this stock?
Just trying to make a decision on barrel contour for this stock never having held one. I'm pretty sold on using a MRC action due to the gas handling features as this rifle will be used by my wife and daughter.
If a #2 is too heavy, I can buy an action and have a lighter barrel installed.
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What is his price tag these days?
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$100 +Mcmillan's price. What is his price tag these days?
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That's less expensive than when one had to go through Hill Country.
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Good info, thanks for posting it up.
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#2 barrel should be a great fit! I even had a slim #3 in one and was happy w it
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Anyone know off top of their head if they are available in Left Hand configuration ?
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I prefer the Sako Classic on a M70
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Anyone know off top of their head if they are available in Left Hand configuration ? Yes at least for a M700 they were so should be for the M70 as well. Not sure but these might have a solid action area that is inletted after the molding. Call JEB a very nice gentleman to deal with and his wife is quite knowledgeable too and sometimes takes the orders.
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Will McMillan inlet the sako classic for M70 short and long actions?
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Will McMillan inlet the sako classic for M70 short and long actions? Yes, I believe they charge an extra $35 to fit the tang on 70s. Here is a side by side of the Bridges and the Legend (top) from when I had both at once. Hope it is helpful.
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Wow - with the exception of the more open grip on the bridges, it looks like a scaled down version of the echols. Seems like similar comb height.
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That looks like it would be a good fit for a Featherweight, but it is sure getting up there in price.
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was told they no longer sell them unless they are part of a $1200 accurizing job How in the world does HCR stay in business? I've never seen gunsmith and custom gun prices so high, for so little return. A chunk of their "custom guns" are R700 barred actions, an HCR accruizing job, and a $3500-$4000 price tag. What a joke, but I guess they sell em to suckers every day.
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was told they no longer sell them unless they are part of a $1200 accurizing job How in the world does HCR stay in business? I've never seen gunsmith and custom gun prices so high, for so little return. A chunk of their "custom guns" are R700 barred actions, an HCR accruizing job, and a $3500-$4000 price tag. What a joke, but I guess they sell em to suckers every day. Yikes. 4 grand for a 700 in a McMillan stock with a chromoly (?) barrel and a TT trigger? Oh yeah, it’s cerakoted too. https://www.hillcountryrifles.com/product/custom-264-win-mag-on-m700-action/It’s safe to assume there is more dollars than sense out there.
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I had HCR rebarrel a 7mm WSM to .350 Rem Mag, and a .30-06 (IIRC) to .280 Rem.
I was less than impressed, but I used them one last time to do a 7mm Dakota off a stainless Winchester 70 originally in 300 Win Mag.
When I got it back it would not feed. I had to send it out to Penrod to get it straightened out.
I would not recommend them. Call Lex Webernick at Rifles, Inc and be happy.
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