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Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? #14287648 11/17/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Anyone have recent contact info, last couple of months? Need another Bridges McMillan and the phone numbers I have are out of date. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14287692 11/17/19 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX J joshf303 Campfire Tracker joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX Call Boedeker Brothers Amory.... 361-594-2931

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14287763 11/17/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Thank you Josh. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14287900 11/17/19 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,005 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,005 Katy, Texas Tag.

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14289914 11/18/19 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 Doug, let us know how you get along with that. I'm thinkinig about one as well. Thanks Mike "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? joshf303 #14301715 11/22/19 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Originally Posted by joshf303 Call Boedeker Brothers Amory.... 361-594-2931 Been trying to call the past few days. No luck. Anybody had any luck getting thru to order the stocks? Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14303870 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,122 O Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,122 I would also be interested to know if anyone has been successful in reaching Mr. Bridges.

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? beretzs #14303871 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by joshf303 Call Boedeker Brothers Amory.... 361-594-2931 Been trying to call the past few days. No luck. Anybody had any luck getting thru to order the stocks? Same here. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14303878 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains I also posted this thread over on AR and the phone numbers I got there are a no go. I sent Rick a PM asking if maybe he could contact Mcmillan and see if he could sell the stocks here. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14303881 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Originally Posted by nyrifleman I also posted this thread over on AR and the phone numbers I got there are a no go. I sent Rick a PM asking if maybe he could contact Mcmillan and see if he could sell the stocks here. I’d be in for a few if they could. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14303993 11/23/19 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 Originally Posted by nyrifleman I also posted this thread over on AR and the phone numbers I got there are a no go. I sent Rick a PM asking if maybe he could contact Mcmillan and see if he could sell the stocks here. I spoke with McMillan a few months ago. I was told that it's been over a year since they've heard from Mr. Bridges, but when I asked if I could order one from them the answer was no: the design and rights are owned by HCR, so any chance of getting a stock is through them, and from what I understand the only way to get it is as part of their accurazing package. I just can't justify spending $2000+ for a $600 stock. I wish they'd just sell and bed the stock without it being a part of their package. BTW, I've looked at the MPI Dakota design and it looks like it might be an option: nice open grip and pretty light-weight, much like the Bridges. RM "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? beretzs #14304041 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,122 O Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,122 Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by nyrifleman I also posted this thread over on AR and the phone numbers I got there are a no go. I sent Rick a PM asking if maybe he could contact Mcmillan and see if he could sell the stocks here. I’d be in for a few if they could. "I'm in" for one Left Hand Rem 700 inlet, if Rick can arrange.

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14304047 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Mike, a few months back I called HCR after not being able to contact J. Earl and was told they are no longer involved with the Bridges stock. Although at the time I did not speak with Matt. Difficult to know what the truth is, maybe Rick can clear that up. Last edited by nyrifleman; 11/23/19. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14304066 11/23/19 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 That's good information. Hopefully that means somehow/someone can free it up. "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14307325 11/24/19 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA I’d like to find out if we can or cannot get them. I’ve got a couple I’d like to order. If not they’ll just get the plain old Compact EDGEs I guess. Good info fellas. Thanks for running it down. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14307351 11/24/19 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX J joshf303 Campfire Tracker joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX Talked to my pard yesterday and he said Earl no longer works for them. Mr. Bridges was having some health issues last year and moved back to Missouri to be with family. He was going to check in with him and see if he was back to working some and get me an update. Last edited by joshf303; 11/24/19.

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14307411 11/24/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Rick responded to my PM. He is looking into it. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14307525 11/24/19 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Thanks Josh for the heads up. Appreciate it. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14348065 12/07/19 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX J joshf303 Campfire Tracker joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX Was able to get in contact with Mr. Bridges. If you guys are still interested, PM me and I’ll give you his new contact number.

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14356241 12/09/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains I just got off the phone with Mr. Bridges at the number Josh sent me and was able to order two stocks. Thanks Josh! “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14356799 12/09/19 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Yes, thank you Josh, I was able to score one myself! Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14357402 12/10/19 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 Originally Posted by nyrifleman I just got off the phone with Mr. Bridges at the number Josh sent me and was able to order two stocks. Thanks Josh! WHat LOP did you order? "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? beretzs #14357467 12/10/19 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX J joshf303 Campfire Tracker joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX Glad I could help guys. Spent a fair amount of time in his shop outside of San Antonio and always had a lot of respect for Mr. Bridges. These older rifle quilds are getting farther and farther in between. Last edited by joshf303; 12/10/19.

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14357897 12/10/19 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA I’m pretty excited to see the stock. I have a 70 7mm WSM that needs to go on a diet. Shoots incredible in the laminate but too danged heavy for packing. The Bridges should work excellent. J Earl was about as nice a fella I’ve spoken with in a long time. No issues at all and an Old Marine which never hurts the mix Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14832674 04/29/20 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 You fellows who ordered a Bridges stock, any updates? "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14832754 04/29/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Talked to J. Earl last week, mine is being poured. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14832771 04/29/20 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 Not a bad turnaround, actually. Does he do the final fitting and bedding as well, or is that up to the buyer? "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14832844 04/29/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Having bedding done by my local smith. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14832866 04/29/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA That’s GREAT. I was about to call but we’re both probably in the same boat. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14833326 04/29/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Going on my stainless classic RUM. SHHHH......don't tell McMillan. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14833433 04/29/20 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865 A AKwolverine Campfire Ranger AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865 Originally Posted by nyrifleman Going on my stainless classic RUM. SHHHH......don't tell McMillan. So YOU are the reason they are “overbuilding” them these days!

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14833564 04/29/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Originally Posted by nyrifleman Going on my stainless classic RUM. SHHHH......don't tell McMillan. That should be a heckuva combo. I’m looking forward to seeing what it weighs finished. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14833634 04/29/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains I sent McMillan a unit of lightweight aluminum bottle metal from PT&G they will use to inlet. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14833792 04/29/20 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,405 Corpus Christi,Texas baldhunter Campfire Tracker baldhunter Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,405 Corpus Christi,Texas Interesting J Earl and I grew up in the same town.He was a few years older than me.I left there about forty years ago and looks like he did too.I knew he was kinda into good shooting guns years ago but didn't know he had made a business out of it.His Dad was a farmer,I guess he must have been like me too.Not the way I want to live the rest of my life.I put a lot of days on the farm when I was young but it didn't take too long for me to realize there are other ways to make a living.Good to see he made a business in the gun world. Last edited by baldhunter; 04/29/20. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14833841 04/29/20 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 9,472 Billings, Montana B BWalker Campfire Outfitter BWalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 9,472 Billings, Montana Originally Posted by nyrifleman Going on my stainless classic RUM. SHHHH......don't tell McMillan. I've been running an Echol's Lengend in edge fill on a 300 RUM for years without issue.

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14834486 04/29/20 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 964 J Joezone Campfire Regular Joezone Campfire Regular J Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 964 I know these are a good option for a M70. Anyone know if one of his stocks could work for a CZ550? ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? BWalker #14835518 04/30/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Originally Posted by BWalker Originally Posted by nyrifleman Going on my stainless classic RUM. SHHHH......don't tell McMillan. I've been running an Echol's Lengend in edge fill on a 300 RUM for years without issue. Hoping mine comes in close to 8# scoped with Talley LW. Joe, dunno, never seen on a CZ, but give J. Earl a call. Easy man to talk to once you have his contact info! “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? BWalker #14852506 05/06/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Originally Posted by BWalker Originally Posted by nyrifleman Going on my stainless classic RUM. SHHHH......don't tell McMillan. I've been running an Echol's Lengend in edge fill on a 300 RUM for years without issue. That's my plan once they are spooled back up again. I have a Supergrade sitting here with a 2 contour Krieger... Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14869680 05/12/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Spoke to J. Earl yesterday, he has my stock in hand and is shipping to me today. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14869698 05/12/20 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 That's not a bad turnaround time. "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14869725 05/12/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Originally Posted by nyrifleman Spoke to J. Earl yesterday, he has my stock in hand and is shipping to me today. Same here. He called yesterday evening and said it is on it's way! Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? RevMike #14870079 05/12/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Originally Posted by RevMike That's not a bad turnaround time. Not at all! “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14879751 05/15/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Beretzs, FedEx showed up today. 1" Decellerator, 13 7/8" LOP 27 ounces on the nose. With the 300 Ultra Mag, Talley LW, PT&G aluminum bottom metal and a 3-9x40 Zeiss Conquest 7lb 14oz sans bedding. Will swap the Conquest for a Z5 Swaro, 3.5-18, adds another half ounce or so. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14880029 05/15/20 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,005 Katy, Texas S Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker Sakohunter264 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 7,005 Katy, Texas You guys and your weight. I’d rather have a 8.5lb nail driver than a eye sore!

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14880114 05/15/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Accuracy trumps all, naturally. This rifle shot sub MOA with the factory Tupperware. Properly bedded into an Edge it should do better. Win Win. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14882999 05/16/20 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 That going to be your sheep rifle? "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14883077 05/16/20 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 860 J John55 Campfire Regular John55 Campfire Regular J Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 860 An 8lb 300 RUM? No thanks, mine was enough of a handful at 9lbs.

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? RevMike #14883146 05/16/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Originally Posted by RevMike That going to be your sheep rifle? I haven't settled on a rifle Rev. Going to practice out to 400. Whichever rifle I shoot the best wins. Even if its the RUM, or my .338 Win. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14887581 05/18/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Originally Posted by nyrifleman Beretzs, FedEx showed up today. 1" Decellerator, 13 7/8" LOP 27 ounces on the nose. With the 300 Ultra Mag, Talley LW, PT&G aluminum bottom metal and a 3-9x40 Zeiss Conquest 7lb 14oz sans bedding. Will swap the Conquest for a Z5 Swaro, 3.5-18, adds another half ounce or so. I got mine over the weekend as well. Haven't had a chance to break open the box yet, but will once I get home tonight. Your 300 sounds pretty danged portable. I am looking forward to hearing how you like it. Mine's going on my 7 WSM, so I am looking forward to the weight savings myself! Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14891830 05/19/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains My smith is backed up on projects, mine wont see bedding until early fall most likely. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14892040 05/19/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Gosh darn! I was thinking of just bedding the lug myself and seeing how it does. Most of the 70's have been good like that. If it needs full bedding I'll send it off to Kevin Weaver. I weighed mine last night and it was 1lb 12.9 ounces on my scale. It was a bit heavier than I was expecting if your's was 27 ounces. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? beretzs #14892222 05/19/20 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 Originally Posted by beretzs Gosh darn! I was thinking of just bedding the lug myself and seeing how it does. Most of the 70's have been good like that. If it needs full bedding I'll send it off to Kevin Weaver. I weighed mine last night and it was 1lb 12.9 ounces on my scale. It was a bit heavier than I was expecting if your's was 27 ounces. Difference in barrel channel? "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? RevMike #14892256 05/19/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Originally Posted by RevMike Originally Posted by beretzs Gosh darn! I was thinking of just bedding the lug myself and seeing how it does. Most of the 70's have been good like that. If it needs full bedding I'll send it off to Kevin Weaver. I weighed mine last night and it was 1lb 12.9 ounces on my scale. It was a bit heavier than I was expecting if your's was 27 ounces. Difference in barrel channel? Or LOP, recoil pad? Hadn't thought of Kevin, may give him a shout. My smith also generally beds just the recoil lug. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14892372 05/19/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Could be. It's a standard profile channel along with a 14" LOP with a Pachmayr pad. I'll check it on a different scale tonight. I was thinking it'd be around 26-28 ounces. Not a deal breaker, just thought it'd be a touch lighter. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? beretzs #14892520 05/19/20 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865 A AKwolverine Campfire Ranger AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865 Originally Posted by beretzs Could be. It's a standard profile channel along with a 14" LOP with a Pachmayr pad. I'll check it on a different scale tonight. I was thinking it'd be around 26-28 ounces. Not a deal breaker, just thought it'd be a touch lighter. I have thought the same about several edge stocks I have purchased from McMillan recently. Quite a few in the 28-29 oz range. It does seem they have undergone a little weight gain in their older age. Perhaps they are more “robust “ now. (Grins)

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14894494 05/20/20 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 I'm curious as to how the weight of these compare to the older one's you already have. MPI offers a lightweight option that runs anywhere between 16 and 20 ounces, according to their website. The Dakota style would be similar to the very open wrist on the Bridges stock. "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? RevMike #14894536 05/20/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Originally Posted by AKwolverine Originally Posted by beretzs Could be. It's a standard profile channel along with a 14" LOP with a Pachmayr pad. I'll check it on a different scale tonight. I was thinking it'd be around 26-28 ounces. Not a deal breaker, just thought it'd be a touch lighter. I have thought the same about several edge stocks I have purchased from McMillan recently. Quite a few in the 28-29 oz range. It does seem they have undergone a little weight gain in their older age. Perhaps they are more “robust “ now. (Grins) I hear you, same here! The stock does feel real nice, as soon a I get some time I will fit it up on the 7 WSM and see how it really feels. Originally Posted by RevMike I'm curious as to how the weight of these compare to the older one's you already have. MPI offers a lightweight option that runs anywhere between 16 and 20 ounces, according to their website. The Dakota style would be similar to the very open wrist on the Bridges stock. They used to be around 20-24 ounces Mike. I am not sure what has changed, but I know a few of the rifle builders have some fits over this ever changing weight of the stocks. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? beretzs #14894544 05/20/20 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 R RevMike Campfire Tracker RevMike Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 4,844 Originally Posted by beretzs They used to be around 20-24 ounces Mike. I am not sure what has changed, but I know a few of the rifle builders have some fits over this ever changing weight of the stocks. Thanks. Half a pound or so is a pretty significant gain. I can imagine that would be giving a builder fits. "An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14894554 05/20/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA It does make a build harder to plan out, if weight is something you are trying to mind. I typically weigh most of my parts and pieces before sending them off so I have an idea of what I will get back or if I need some extra machine work done. John brought up a good point of maybe trying to get into a Brown Pound'R just to get what you're paying for. I think this Bridges cost around 700 or so and I'd bet it'd be darned near a 1000 with bedding done by a good smith. A Pound'R was right at that last I checked and they are going to "make weight"... I continue to learn every danged day that I don't know near as much as I would think I should! Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? RevMike #14894599 05/20/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains Originally Posted by RevMike I'm curious as to how the weight of these compare to the older one's you already have. MPI offers a lightweight option that runs anywhere between 16 and 20 ounces, according to their website. The Dakota style would be similar to the very open wrist on the Bridges stock. Checking my notes here are a few weights of the McMillan Bridges stocks in Edge fill I've owned. 25.2oz (.30-06) 27.6oz (.308) 24.2 oz (wsm) 24.6 oz (7mm Rem Mag) 27oz (7mm Dakota) 27oz (.300 RUM) All without bedding, with recoil pads. Interestingly the short action .308 is the heaviest and the 7mm Rem among the lightest. Beretzs brings up a good point with the Pound'r. I need to get my hands on one to feel how it compares to the Bridges. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14894606 05/20/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Yours all sound about like what I'd expect. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14894634 05/20/20 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,088 Adirondack Mountains I'm almost tempted to double down, send the RUM to Brown for a Poundr and shoot the rifle with both stocks to compare. Although looking at their most recent price list, if I read it correctly; 995 for a stock 359 Poundr upgrade 75 graphite 25 Pachmayr That's twice the price of the McMillan! “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14894742 05/20/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Whoa, I think you might be right! Dang, I wasn't seeing the same thing. I'd like to give them a call and see what the deal is. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14894963 05/20/20 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,696 P pathfinder76 Campfire Regular pathfinder76 Campfire Regular P Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,696 Originally Posted by nyrifleman Originally Posted by RevMike I'm curious as to how the weight of these compare to the older one's you already have. MPI offers a lightweight option that runs anywhere between 16 and 20 ounces, according to their website. The Dakota style would be similar to the very open wrist on the Bridges stock. Checking my notes here are a few weights of the McMillan Bridges stocks in Edge fill I've owned. 25.2oz (.30-06) 27.6oz (.308) 24.2 oz (wsm) 24.6 oz (7mm Rem Mag) 27oz (7mm Dakota) 27oz (.300 RUM) All without bedding, with recoil pads. Interestingly the short action .308 is the heaviest and the 7mm Rem among the lightest. Beretzs brings up a good point with the Pound'r. I need to get my hands on one to feel how it compares to the Bridges. The short action would be the heaviest. It contains the most material.

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? pathfinder76 #14895122 05/20/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,301 Northeast USA Originally Posted by pathfinder76 Originally Posted by nyrifleman Originally Posted by RevMike I'm curious as to how the weight of these compare to the older one's you already have. MPI offers a lightweight option that runs anywhere between 16 and 20 ounces, according to their website. The Dakota style would be similar to the very open wrist on the Bridges stock. Checking my notes here are a few weights of the McMillan Bridges stocks in Edge fill I've owned. 25.2oz (.30-06) 27.6oz (.308) 24.2 oz (wsm) 24.6 oz (7mm Rem Mag) 27oz (7mm Dakota) 27oz (.300 RUM) All without bedding, with recoil pads. Interestingly the short action .308 is the heaviest and the 7mm Rem among the lightest. Beretzs brings up a good point with the Pound'r. I need to get my hands on one to feel how it compares to the Bridges. The short action would be the heaviest. It contains the most material. Chuck, wouldn't the WSM be about the same? I mean they are the same thing? I know were only talking a couple ounces but 3 ounces between the two 308/WSM seems like a bunch if everything else is the same. Semper Fi

Re: Contact info for J. Earl Bridges? nyrifleman #14897372 05/20/20 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,696 P pathfinder76 Campfire Regular pathfinder76 Campfire Regular P Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,696 Sorry, didn’t see the WSM in there. Yea, you would think they would be similar.