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Looking at different McMillan stocks for a new rifle and could use some assistance. I intend to get a new stainless featherweight Model 70 270 Winchester in a few months and stock it with a new McMillan. I have had several Remington McMillans but only a single Winchester pattern (my current featherweight stock) and would like something different. I was looking at the super grade, classic and compact; the featherweight pattern is my fall back. I like the super grade (looks very close to a Remington classic which I like) best for this rifle but am unsure of the width of the barrel channel with a featherweight barreled action. I also vaguely recall a discussion of a Winchester pattern to stay away from. What have you used on featherweights? Any insight is appreciated.

I used a mcm hunters edge for my featherweight

I have a Hunter's Edge on a FTW 6.5x55 and wouldn't change a thing.

Another option is the Legend by D'Arcy Echols. Here's a link to his Legend rifle, but unless you want to spend MEGA bucks, just buy the stock. It's made by McM for D'Arcy but they can't sell it direct. It's a really nice shape and you can get it with Edge fill. Price is about what McM charges.

https://echolsrifles.com/pages/legend

Here's a 404J I built on a 300 RUM donor. Stock does have a nice shape. It should, D'Arcy designed. it. Handles well.

DF

I was just about to and ask the same question. I’ve got a fwt classic barreled action that needs a stock.

I had planned on getting one of the featherweight stocks,
but see most seem to prefer the compact.

I have 4 pre 64 M70 fwt's in the MCM compact edge and have been happy with them.

The hunters edge is a definite possibility as well. Anyone have a picture of one and a compact as well? Absolute minimum weight is not my goal; I am good for my rifles to come in around 7.5-8#s. However, my current 308 featherweight in standard fill McMillan with Zeiss Conquest and DNZ (changed base) weighted in at 7#10.3oz and carries fine. I would imagine an edge stock would weigh close to 6 ounces less though.

Thanks men. Keep the opinions coming and hopefully some pics too!

While I like the Compact, the comb is a bit low. I’d see if you could try one first.

The Hunter is very different in the grip as well as the MC style buttstock.

BTW, the Hunters Edge and the Compact are the same stock, bit different materials.

The Hunter is the one with montecarlo style butt. It is also available in edge construction.

McM names are a bit retarded.

I sold the Hunter on a rifle I traded for, bought a Hunters Edge thru Rick here at the Fire store.

Got almost as much for the Hunter as I paid for the Edge. I like the Hunters Edge a lot more than the Hunter.

And, yeah, McM names are confusing.

DF

I would look at getting the J Earl Bridges stock in edge fill. You have to get him to order it to get McMillian to make it since he owns the mold.

Is it on line, i.e. pictures.

I've heard about it, have never seen or handled one.

DF

I like both, the Legend and Supergrade stocks. But not for featherweights. To me it’s too much stock in the forearm area. I have recently made arrangements to buy a fwt with a Bridges stock, and very much looking forward to handling it, as ive never handled one either.

Sorry I can’t help more. However, personally on a fwt tube, I’d look to other than a SG or Legend.

Dirtfarmer, PM me your cell#.

I have a few pics of the Bridges I can share.

That is a sweet rifle!

Thanks.

For those who think the Hunter's Edge doesn't have high enough comb, they'll love the Legend. Reportedly D'Arcy made a compromise comb for irons and scope. To me, you really gotta get down on it to see the irons; IMO it's about perfect for scope.

The Hunters Edge comb is about right for me, but I'm not a stock crawler. I prefer a more head erect position with the scope mounted back a bit. I've about graduated from irons to full time optics on my rifles.

DF

Has anyone here used one of the McMillan Sako classic stocks, on there Winchester?

They wouldn’t do one for me the last time I called. That is the pattern I use on all of my Tikkas though.

Excellent info. I’ve got time so I’m taking it slow and weighing all info I can find. What I want is a featherweight stock with a little more forend, I reckon.



This is really good info too. I’d like to see some pics of the Bridges stock as well. I don’t mind McM’s featherweight but would like a little more meat in the front as I said above. The compact looks good too but then I wonder about the comb. Anyone know how much more drop the compact has than the featherweight? Thanks for all the help.

Still pondering

Would love to see a picture of a Hunters edge too...