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Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? yukonal #6094556 01/26/12
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758	Originally Posted by yukonal Why do you keep a come-along next to your reloading bench? Sticky bolts? Can someone post a pic of the end of the stock on an A-3 ,at the juncture where the forearm ends and the barrel comes out? Load 'em hot or don't load 'em at all!

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Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? yukonal #6097657 01/27/12
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SMACK Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,464 Pacific Northwest	B&C does a stock for Greybull Precision that I really like. It's a A3 style vertical grip stock but the forend has been slimmed down and rounded off as compared to McMillan A3's I have had but still has a flat on the underside of the forend. The flat is just not as wide as the McM A3 , It also has the Aluminum block. All the best things in life, live on the other side off fear. The true eye sees not the despair of its victims, only the elegance of equilibrium. It's a demonstration of superior judgment.

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? SMACK #6098622 01/27/12
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,074 Wyoming JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter
JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,074 Wyoming	Originally Posted by yukonal Can someone post a pic of the end of the stock on an A-3 ,at the juncture where the forearm ends and the barrel comes out? Here is the A-3 in the middle. Originally Posted by SMACK B&C does a stock for Greybull Precision that I really like. It's a A3 style vertical grip stock but the forend has been slimmed down and rounded off as compared to McMillan A3's I have had but still has a flat on the underside of the forend. The flat is just not as wide as the McM A3 , It also has the Aluminum block. Hows it handle recoil. John Burns I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? JohnBurns #6099302 01/27/12
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OP yukonal Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,239 MN	Thanks for the pics, guys. Originally Posted by archie_james_c I should have just bought a [bleep] T3...

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? yukonal #6099377 01/27/12
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pointer Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,649 Indiana	Though I doubt anyone has the goods to take the picture, but I'd like to see a Greybull stock laid alongside McMillans new Game Scout. Seems to be quite the resemblance. A forend shot like that above for the GB and A3 would be nice too...

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Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? pointer #6099952 01/27/12
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Sakoluvr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,471 Where the wild things are.	How about this: A-3� SPORTER NEW The A-3 Sporter design is based on customer demand. For years, shooters have purchased McMillan's "A" series tactical stocks as precision rifles. Because McMillan's "A" series are basically designed as prone stocks, the company received numerous requests for a version of the tactical stocks that retained its comfortable vertical pistol grip but was more suited to general hunting and offhand use. The A-3 Sporter is a variation of McMillan's A-3 tactical stock but with the drop-at-heel lowered from 3/8" down to 1" for better stock position on the shoulder for offhand and sitting use. The forearm has been curved in at the top to a "semi-beavertail" type for a more positive grip when hand holding the rifle. The pistol grip is the same as the A-3 and Adj. A3-5 stocks. It is an ambidextrous stock and can be inletted for most Remington 700 and Savage type actions. The forearm can be inletted for sporting barrel contours up to a Savage Varmint or #5 Douglas type contour. It is an excellent stock for general hunting and field varmint use with the famous "A" series type pistol grip. Will fit most older Savages and blind magazine actions. http://youtu.be/YvDR9ygRAlk Thinking about this for a drop in with my Rem SPS .257 weatherby mag. Faith and love of others knows no mileage nor bounds. That's simply the way it is. dogzapper After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box. Italian Proverb

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? Sakoluvr #6100193 01/27/12
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OP yukonal Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,239 MN	I'm not looking for the lower drop at the heel. It's a toss up between Greybull and A-3. I'll know after the SCI convention, when I can put my hands on a couple. Originally Posted by archie_james_c I should have just bought a [bleep] T3...

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? JCMCUBIC #6100970 01/27/12
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Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country	Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC Rem Hunter is nice, very comfortable stock with the high comb and pistol grip. Forend it thick, but not overly so. HTG is a good fit for the build if it only had a higher comb(!). Rem Varmint is one I'd like to try but as was mentioned it has the short forend. I ended up going with the A1-3. I like it a lot. HTG grip and stock but the comb has been raised the max amount...high enough that a grove is cut for bolt travel. The A3 forend is thick...so it may be thicker than you're looking for. Groove for bolt travel: If they would have put the forend off, say the Remington Hunter on the A1-A3, they would have got it absolutely perfect... John If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? JohnBurns #6101459 01/27/12
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SMACK Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,464 Pacific Northwest	Originally Posted by JohnBurns Originally Posted by yukonal Can someone post a pic of the end of the stock on an A-3 ,at the juncture where the forearm ends and the barrel comes out? Here is the A-3 in the middle. Originally Posted by SMACK B&C does a stock for Greybull Precision that I really like. It's a A3 style vertical grip stock but the forend has been slimmed down and rounded off as compared to McMillan A3's I have had but still has a flat on the underside of the forend. The flat is just not as wide as the McM A3 , It also has the Aluminum block. Hows it handle recoil. Like A champ! Super comfortable and easy to drive. Video: Recoil .450 Ultra Magnum with a 500gr Hornady on top of 102grs of Win748. The 4 port Muscle Brake takes a BUNCH of recoil out of it, my first brake being a Harrell beat the hell out of me on the bench. When I had to peel my bloody Tshirt off my shoulder after the first 20 rounds at the bench. I had a 4 port installed by Benchmark with an extra port machined in the top and a custom tension screw. Last edited by SMACK; 01/28/12. All the best things in life, live on the other side off fear. The true eye sees not the despair of its victims, only the elegance of equilibrium. It's a demonstration of superior judgment.

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? yukonal #6101534 01/27/12
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SMACK Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,464 Pacific Northwest	Originally Posted by yukonal I'm not looking for the lower drop at the heel. It's a toss up between Greybull and A-3. I'll know after the SCI convention, when I can put my hands on a couple. I have owned three A3's and I like the Greybull better than the McMillan, I also like the " Fair Price " of the Greybull in today's market. All the best things in life, live on the other side off fear. The true eye sees not the despair of its victims, only the elegance of equilibrium. It's a demonstration of superior judgment.

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Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? SMACK #6101620 01/27/12
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,074 Wyoming JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter
JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,074 Wyoming	Originally Posted by SMACK Originally Posted by JohnBurns Originally Posted by SMACK B&C does a stock for Greybull Precision that I really like. It's a A3 style vertical grip stock but the forend has been slimmed down and rounded off as compared to McMillan A3's I have had but still has a flat on the underside of the forend. The flat is just not as wide as the McM A3 , It also has the Aluminum block. Hows it handle recoil. Likes A champ! Super comfortable and easy to drive. Video: Recoil .450 Ultra Magnum with a 500gr Hornady on top of 102grs of Win748. I think you found the way to make the hardest kicking rifle off the Remington 700. Loved your Elk story. John Burns I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? JohnBurns #6113455 01/30/12
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snowwalker Campfire Member S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 103 Montana	I have an adjustable HTG (plenty heavy)on a 700 w/ sendero contour lilja, but wish it was the A3. To each their own. Don't rule out the A3 Sporter...this is one with a #5 krieger Last edited by snowwalker; 01/30/12.

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? SMACK #6114364 01/31/12
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,129	Originally Posted by SMACK Originally Posted by JohnBurns Originally Posted by yukonal Can someone post a pic of the end of the stock on an A-3 ,at the juncture where the forearm ends and the barrel comes out? Here is the A-3 in the middle. Originally Posted by SMACK B&C does a stock for Greybull Precision that I really like. It's a A3 style vertical grip stock but the forend has been slimmed down and rounded off as compared to McMillan A3's I have had but still has a flat on the underside of the forend. The flat is just not as wide as the McM A3 , It also has the Aluminum block. Hows it handle recoil. Like A champ! Super comfortable and easy to drive. Video: Recoil .450 Ultra Magnum with a 500gr Hornady on top of 102grs of Win748. The 4 port Muscle Brake takes a BUNCH of recoil out of it, my first brake being a Harrell beat the hell out of me on the bench. When I had to peel my bloody Tshirt off my shoulder after the first 20 rounds at the bench. I had a 4 port installed by Benchmark with an extra port machined in the top and a custom tension screw. Gotta be tough to keep that scope off your forhead!

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? SMACK #6121200 02/01/12
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,471 Where the wild things are. Sakoluvr Campfire Outfitter
Sakoluvr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,471 Where the wild things are.	Originally Posted by SMACK B&C does a stock for Greybull Precision that I really like. It's a A3 style vertical grip stock but the forend has been slimmed down and rounded off as compared to McMillan A3's I have had but still has a flat on the underside of the forend. The flat is just not as wide as the McM A3 , It also has the Aluminum block. What contour is that barrel? Faith and love of others knows no mileage nor bounds. That's simply the way it is. dogzapper After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box. Italian Proverb

Re: Which Stock For Heavy Hunting Build? Sakoluvr #6126433 02/02/12
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SMACK Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,464 Pacific Northwest	Sakoluvr, its a 26", fluted, 14 twist, Lilja #7 contour. It was the smallest contour Dan would do fluted with a .458 bore. All the best things in life, live on the other side off fear. The true eye sees not the despair of its victims, only the elegance of equilibrium. It's a demonstration of superior judgment.

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