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It's well known that McMillan makes their stocks so your barrel is free floated. McMillan's standard tolerance for the channel is .060" total or .030" per side between stock/barrel. I just ordered my first McMillan not too long ago. How is the .030" per side fit? Is there anyone that wished they would have specified a tighter fit? If McMillan has your barreled action they will run a special program if a customer wants a tighter fit say .020" or .015" gap.
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They'll do whatever you're willing to pay for!
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I should be more specific, it won't cost me anymore money. My barrel on this rifle already has a custom contour. They are already charging me $50 extra for the custom CNC program. Going with a tighter tolerance won't change the price.
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no worries then. if you want it smaller they'll do it all you have to do is ask. I've never had any problems with the .030 fit. normally pretty tight.
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Yep, I have never had any troubles either!
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I sent my barreled action to them. They fitted as requested.
No worries. Great service.
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So has anyone specified a different tolerance in the barrel channel and what was it?
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Standard .030 works for me. Only way I would want less clearance would be to FL bed it.
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Other than aesthetics, I can't see any reason to have a real snug fit. Actually I tend to like having a bit more space between the barrel and stock.
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the standard comes out just fine,
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I wouldn't recommend going with a tighter fit around your barrel. You want your barrel completely free floated, you don't want it touching the stock at all.
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