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Lately I've had the desire for a lighter weight mountain rifle. Thinking about a Kimber 84L. Then it occurred to me that I already have a stainless featherweight classic in 30-06. Its currently wearing the factory walnut stock. My idea is to replace the wood with a lightweight synthetic.

I love the McMillan edge but wonder what my rifle would weigh in it. Are there others that I should look at? Will any post 64 long action stock fit my rifle?

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If you put that in an edge and replace the BM with PT&G you'll be around 6 1/2 lbs without a scope...to me that would be a great plan.

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Originally Posted by handwerk
If you put that in an edge and replace the BM with PT&G you'll be around 6 1/2 lbs without a scope...to me that would be a great plan.

Yep.
Others to look at would be Bansner once the new ones come out (or try to find a used one), brown, and wildcat composites.

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I’m seriously looking at one of them wildcat composite stocks.. my bud has a couple of them and swears by them..

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The wildcats are really nice if you like the pattern (basically fw pattern) and can finish them yourself. Super stiff and well made. The ones I have in the ever expanding project bin weigh in around 18 oz, unfinished.

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Those wildcats look promising. $375 Canadian is pretty reasonable too. Do you know if he is able to ship to the states?

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Absolutely he does. Rumor is there may be a little more paperwork then when I got mine a couple years back, but I cannot confirm. Call him - he’s a pleasure to work with.

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My six digit FWT 30-06 is in a McM Hunters Edge and actually I'm quite satisfied with this stock but... My favorite stock is a Kimber Montana. I did my deer hunting this year with a six digit .308 in the factory tupperware stock and you know it is actually a pretty good stock for what it is though I plan to upgrade that rifle with a better stock but haven't done all my homework yet. Mcm's Hunters Edge with a higher comb is what I think would work best for me.

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Originally Posted by Islanderflyer
Those wildcats look promising. $375 Canadian is pretty reasonable too. Do you know if he is able to ship to the states?


Price list looks $299 U.S plus $35 priority. I really need to call them..

http://wildcatcomposites.com/pricing.html#content5-7o


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On the WC, I’d recommend the sand and fill option as well.

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On the WC, I’d recommend the sand and fill option as well.

Ok thanks guys. After Christmas I will give him a call and get one ordered up.

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If you can find a winlite stock I’ve been happy with them. I’ve even bought a few winlite rifles just to swap out the stocks. My 30-06 in the winlite weighs 6lbs 9oz.


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