New McMillan finally

[257 Wby Mag]

Well after all the hype about McMillan stocks, I finally got mine yesterday. Over $400.00 and 5 months waiting, I'm still on the fence. I put it on a Model 660 Remington 243 I aquired last year, needed to get rid of the old ugly original one, and McMillan was the only outfit I could find that makes a replacement. I went with a Original Model 7 design, as I kinda dig the snabel forend. Swirly pattern, 60%olive, 20%black, 20% light tan, 1/2'' deccelerater, stainless studs, blind magazine, with a 13 3/8'' LOP. Inlet was great, need a little washer on the front action screw, when tightened down the bolt won't close. Also need a ADL trigger guard. The finish seemed to be a little rough, lots of pits, and sanding marks. The recoil pad fit and finish are great, as is the the action and snout inlet. Now I need to get it cerakoted, bolt flute job, and a 2.5X8X32 Monarch, and she'll be ready for killin. Here are some pics. Later.

[JoshT]

Good lookin' stock... I like the olive/black/tan mix... coyote bomber I believe they call it.

[Mookie]

I have the 600 and love it. The factory stock is not much to look at, that is why I am building my own walnut.

The Remington 700 trigger guard will not fit, I thought the same. The action is shorter than the 700. The magazine actually goes above the trigger loop. Unless they have made a TG for that rifle that is significantly different than the factory styling, that would include a full redesign.
Since in the next two months I should have a finished production aluminum version of the 600/660 trigger guard ready to sell, I spent a lot of time looking at what is available, and there is not much.

[huntnphool]

Thats a good looking stock, congrats

[257 Wby Mag]

Thats another thing I'm not too keen on Mookie. The ADL trigger guard has 2 holes, according to McMillan, who I just got off the phone with, I have to use a adl trigger guard, turn it backwards, shave a little off the front so it sits flush and just use one bolt, the rear one. He assured me it will work fine. I'll post pics when I'm done. Later

[bowhunterforever]

Thats a good looking stock, congrats

  I have never seen a stock with that pattern.

[Huntbear]

Very nice looking stock!!!  I like it..

[257 Wby Mag]

Here she is tonight up and runnin. Nikon 3X9, gonna run her through the paces tomorrow.

[JoeVon]

So tell me Jud, is a $400 stock really worth it?   I just dont' see it panning out...

Oh ya, A Nikon on a semi custom gun?

[257 Wby Mag]

Here's a before.

[RyanD]

Oh ya, A Nikon on a semi custom gun?

 

Very Nice!!!!

[257 Wby Mag]

Same gun over in Idaho last year. Just can't like wood stocks, McMillan was the only company that made one. Still on fence as far as quality of work. Guys rave over em. You can see sanding marks all over mine, as well as little holes throughout. After waiting almost 6 months, and over 4 bills, I find out only one trigger guard screw is useable. The other hole goes into the magazine/follower spring area. I don't like that, but ain't much I can do about it. As far as worth it? 4 bills to go hunt bucks in Idaho for 50 lbs of meat? You get my drift.. As far as glass, I'll take Nikon over Leupolds anyday, but thats me. Just as tough, and alot clearer.IMO.

You ever gonna get up here? Having a beer/pig fest up here on the 27th of June. Bring a tent and come on up!! Later

[257 Wby Mag]

Joe, I guess another plus is, you get it your way. From the sling studs, color mixtures, LOP, styles, etc. That was kinda handy...

[JoeVon]

I see what you mean on the specifics (i.e. color, studs, what not), but still the Nikon?   WTF?  I'll be up on the 27th.  PM  me the details, I'll bring a bottle....something you can Nurse on....


And as far as huntin' Idaho, you know what we're both over there for....

[bucklucky]

I have had a McMillan on my Norma for about 20 years, best stock I ever owned , super comfortable to me but I just found a hair line crack in her. Called McMillan and they said it has a lifetime warrante, just have to send it back. I dont see the same style I have though, they look like lesser stocks now. I wonder if quality has gone down hill on them. Im affraid I will get a bell and carlson back