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Hey fellas, which McM Winchester stock would you fellas using on a 7RM and 375HH builds?

Supergrade looks nice but I have zero experience with those Winchester stocks.

Prolly gonna do a #3 or 4 on the 7RM and #5 on the 375HH if that helps.

Thanks!

Hunters Compact EDGE for the 7 and probably a Supergrade for the 375 would be my choice.

If you aren’t in a hurry, I would contact Darcy Echols and see if you can order a Legend from him.

I was going to say a Legend myself but the fella might wanna use his rifle in the next 2 years

Bridges McMillan.

So hurtful.

I know. I’ve had two on order since last July 2020 and still haven’t heard a word.

Step ahead of you there AK, just waiting to see what his reply is.

But the comment from beretzs isn't inspiring

You're link doesn't work ny.

@ beretzs, may just to SG/SG to stock feels the same; but that's great info, thanks!

Wasn’t a link, if you type mcmillan this site automatically links it; probably from the prior relationship.

Try this …
https://jearlbridgescustomrifles.com/

There's no link you need to contact J Earl Bridges and order it through him it's proprietary through McMillan.

If you're interested pass along a cell number and I'll send you photos.

Thanks for the tips fellas!

Is the current production McM SG a copy of the Pre-64 SG or Post-64 SG?

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Though I like my MCM compact edge(s)/ model 70 fwts, with what you're planning I'd pick a pair of Echols Legend stocks.

@Handwerk, I hear what you are saying; just waiting for Echols to email back to see if I can still order.

However, beretzs above is still waiting on his so it makes we wonder if Echols is not allowing orders anymore?

I'd give D'Arcy a call, he's very easy to talk to and always helpful.

@ Handwerk, understood.

Gonna wait until midweek before I give'em a call.

Two friends and I both had another friend build us 375’s, theirs Pre-64’s and mine a Classic 270 converted.

They both used McMillan Safari (IIRC) stocks whilst mine was a modified Legend that D’Arcy had put threaded rod as crossbolts. All excellent stocks. Mine was modified to slim the forend.

I would give D’Arcy a call and see what he has, he was great to deal with.

Thanks rockdoc!

I disagree on the suggestion for a Compact Hunter's Edge for the 7mmRM. The fore end on that stock is very slim. Not sure whose #3 or #4 contour you are referring to. I took a factory sporter, chopped it to 20" and stuffed it in the compact edge....there isn't much room for any more barrel contour in my opinion so #4 may be pushing it.

If you can obtain a Legend, go for it. Otherwise, I would recommend the Supergrade pattern for both builds. I built a M70 .264WM with a #2 Pac Nor and a Supergrade edge and think it turned out about perfect.

In case it matters, here are the final weights on two samples I have on hand:

Compact Hunters Edge, 13.25" LOP, 1pc bottom metal inlet, 1/2" Decelerator pad: 22.6oz

Supergrade Edge, 13.50" LOP, 1pc bottom metal inlet, 1" Decelerator pad: 26.9oz