24hourcampfire.com
24hourcampfire.com
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Hop To
Page 2 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 16,505
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 16,505
Nice, what Cal is that M70?

BP-B2

Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,884
J
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
J
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,884
30-06. I have always felt one of the Classic Fwt's in SS would make about the perfect all around hunting rifle. I like the new FN rifles well enough, but just trust and prefer the older style trigger more.

I found this rifle still NIB at a gunshow in May. I believe it was probably made around 1999-2000 and it still had the hang tags on it. Got it for $700 OTD.

When I got home I looked on McMillan's Specials page and found this stock. I wouldn't have ordered this, but I could get it "right now" and it was $475 shipped. Now that I have it and see how it looks on the gun It has grown on me. Since taking the photo's I've upgraded the scope to a Leupold 2.5-8X36. It weighs 7.5 lbs as it sits.

On the first range trip I fired 2 shots to get it on paper at 50 yards. This is shots #3,4,and 5 fired at 100 yards.

http://s1129.photobucket.com/albums/m513/jmr40/?action=view&current=targets009.jpg


Most people don't really want the truth.

They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,408
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,408
Stock came in today, looks great. Black with tan speckles.

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]

Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,738
R
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
R
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,738
Here is a pic of the gray base, black and tan spec finish on my new McEdge, Browning A-Bolt Classic stock.
[Linked Image]
For color caparisons sake, here is a pic (again) of my M70 McEdge in olive base, black and tan specs.
[Linked Image]

Last edited by rj308; 09/25/12.
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,087
T
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
T
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,087
Very helpful. Thanks for the examples guys.

ddj



Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. - Henry David Thoreau

The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back. - Robert Ruark
IC B2

Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,053
O
oldguns Offline OP
Campfire Regular
OP Offline
Campfire Regular
O
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,053
rj308...good comparison pics


I don't always venture out into the sub-freezing darkness, but when I do, it is deer hunting season, and I carry a Remington. Stay hungry my friends.
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,391
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,391
RJ could you put that pic up of the gray base again ? Thanks


I Kill Things......deal with it..
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,038
J
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
J
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,038
McMillan Grey with Black Speckles:

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]

Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 16,505
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 16,505
Nice, like to know more about the action/rifle and also = is that the latest FX3 6x42? Ocular seemed a bit different.

Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,038
J
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
J
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,038
Originally Posted by 65BR
Nice, like to know more about the action/rifle and also = is that the latest FX3 6x42? Ocular seemed a bit different.


Starting new thread to not interfere with the granite theme!

IC B3

Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,391
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,391
Thanks Joel


I Kill Things......deal with it..
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 11
D
New Member
Offline
New Member
D
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 11
[img:center][Linked Image][/img]

[img:center][Linked Image][/img]

The 2nd picture I asked for the same finish as McMillan's EOL rifles. Olive, with black and tan speckletone.

The other rifle is the McMillan SCI Phoenix raffle rifle. I asked the colors of the SCI rifle stock and was told they were the olive, with tan and black speckltone.

The SCI stock appears a lighter olive than mine. Sure is a nice looking rifle!

Last edited by Derrickman; 11/10/12.
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,053
O
oldguns Offline OP
Campfire Regular
OP Offline
Campfire Regular
O
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,053
Derrickman..what hard case is that..I like the layout..and the colors of stocks DO look different!


I don't always venture out into the sub-freezing darkness, but when I do, it is deer hunting season, and I carry a Remington. Stay hungry my friends.
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 11
D
New Member
Offline
New Member
D
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 11
Originally Posted by oldguns
Derrickman..what hard case is that..I like the layout..and the colors of stocks DO look different!


Oldguns, the hardcase and rifle is McMillan's picture. Just using their picture for a comparison. Sorry, I don't know which hardcase that is.

I'm going to order another Speckletone stock soon. I think if I go with a 2 color speckletone, leave out the black speckle, should look more like the McMillan stock.

Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 118
Campfire Member
Offline
Campfire Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 118
A couple of my olive with black and tan speckles.

-Doug

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]


BASR
[Linked Image]
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,239
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,239
Very nice, Doug. I bet it looks even better up close.


Originally Posted by archie_james_c
I should have just
bought a [bleep] T3...


Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,038
J
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
J
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,038
I got tired of looking at the bad photos of my Grey with Black Specs, so I asked my wife to take a good photo:

[Linked Image]

Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 33,529
E
EdM Offline
Campfire 'Bwana
Offline
Campfire 'Bwana
E
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 33,529
Brown base with black speckle.

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]


Conduct is the best proof of character.
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 13,395
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 13,395
Thanks for the pics guys.

I ordered the Winchester Hunter Edge in brown with black specks and red pad for my 300 H&H, and a Rem MR Edge in gray with black specks for my Mtn Guide 7-08. Looking forward to 4 months from now!


“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.”
ALDO LEOPOLD
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,053
O
oldguns Offline OP
Campfire Regular
OP Offline
Campfire Regular
O
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,053
Just received my Rem Hunter Stock in Olive green with black/tan specs. When I move slightly away from stock...I see NO specs...stock looks flat green(which is ok). I do have tired /old eyes. You may see different. For contrast you might want to go with grey with black specs or light tan with black specs. Sorry fo NO pics..NOT computer/pic savy. Hope this helps with your choice.


I don't always venture out into the sub-freezing darkness, but when I do, it is deer hunting season, and I carry a Remington. Stay hungry my friends.
Page 2 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

Moderated by  RickBin 

Link Copied to Clipboard
YB23

Who's Online Now
589 members (219 Wasp, 160user, 007FJ, 10gaugeman, 17CalFan, 1Longbow, 58 invisible), 2,417 guests, and 1,115 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums81
Topics1,187,597
Posts18,398,217
Members73,815
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023


 







Fish & Game Departments | Solunar Tables | Mission Statement | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | DMCA
Hunting | Fishing | Camping | Backpacking | Reloading | Campfire Forums | Gear Shop
Copyright © 2000-2024 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 7.3.33 Page Time: 0.128s Queries: 15 (0.002s) Memory: 0.8984 MB (Peak: 1.0493 MB) Data Comp: Zlib Server Time: 2024-03-28 12:50:56 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS