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Sako Hunter is my favorite stock I’ve used to date. I have a classic on a vanguard and like it just fine but anymore I order the hunter. That’s what I plan to order for the barreled action I have on the way too.

Those stock are very different. I like the Hunter style, but I like raised cheekpieces and a tight radius pistol grip with a palm swell. I've got a pile of them on Howa 1500, Remington 700, Ruger 77, and Weatherby V2s. Not the lightest or most slender McM stock, but they work well for me.

I don't take pictures of my stuff, since I already know what it looks like.

That's good, I was just wondering if the forend would look huge with the barrel, but it seems to look fine.



Any pictures of them with the Howa 1500's?

How about a used stock?


https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/weatherby/bolt-action-rifles-wthby/vanguard?page=5

Just ordered a used Griptonite for $85.

So, I got one of the barreled actions inbound and was looking at McMillans. I have and use a bunch of the Sako Classic's on my Tikka's and like them a fair bit. I was thinking of going with the Sako Classic or a Sako Hunter, both will get the EDGE treatment. I don't really care about a couple ounces here and there with the rifle as it'll likely get topped with a 6 or 10X SS or maybe the 3x9 SS. I don't know what the contour is like on that barrel, but I'd assume it is #2'ish?

Anyhow, any thoughts on stocks?

I have them in sporters to bart 2b. Friends have them in #4 Brux. That’s all it will take but is fine with it. High quality rifles as far as I’m concerned and I couldn’t care less that someone thinks a McMillan is too expensive for it. If these shoot as well as my other vanguards it will get a mcmillian. Since photobucket changed I don’t know how to post pictures but I’d be happy to text them to you when I get back home. I won’t give you some bs about not taking pictures because I know what my stuff looks like.....lol. That could be the stupidest thing I’ve read on the fire in a long time. I know what my daughters look like too but I take pictures of them.

Scotty,
Not sure if you’re wondering about the width or length of the forend. I can tell you that The forend on the Sako Hunter model is one of the slimmest in the McMillan line, the only other stock that’s close is the Hunters Edge/Compact pattern, which is as slim, but shorter. I prefer the ergos of the Sako Hunter to the Hunters Edge as it has the Monte Carlo style comb, more closed grip, and palm swell. I have one on my Tikka Superlight and it’s about perfect for me and my son who also uses it.

I have them in sporters to bart 2b. Friends have them in #4 Brux. That’s all it will take but is fine with it. High quality rifles as far as I’m concerned and I couldn’t care less that someone thinks a McMillan is too expensive for it. If these shoot as well as my other vanguards it will get a mcmillian. Since photobucket changed I don’t know how to post pictures but I’d be happy to text them to you when I get back home. I won’t give you some bs about not taking pictures because I know what my stuff looks like.....lol. That could be the stupidest thing I’ve read on the fire in a long time. I know what my daughters look like too but I take pictures of them.

Wish I had seen that satin walnut Mountaineer stock before the barreled actions sold out.. I'll know where to go from here on.

Thanks for posting. Looks like a great stock. Did you take it off another rifle? I expect to pick up my action and stock on Tuesday. Will be interested to see how the weight compares.