McMillan stock help

[xrangerx]

I’m looking at ordering a mcmillan edge fill stock but I’m stuck. The mountain rifle, KS and Hunter edge would all work I think but I would like the help of the masses with the minor differences between them. Will be on a short action with detachable mags and a #3 contour barrel. Pics are a plus! Any I should be considering other than these?

 

[Cahunter805]

What barrel length? Fluted? Shank length?Weight goal?

 

[xrangerx]

What barrel length? Fluted? Shank length?Weight goal?

As of now, 23”, no flutes, it is coming with a 1.2” shank, 8.5lb scoped. I guesstimated 26oz for a stock, 3lb barrel, 30oz action, 24oz scope puts me at 8lb even. 8oz for bottom metal, pillars, sling studs, sling, scope rings should put me about 8.5lb

 

[Cahunter805]

I personally like the McMillan hunter but the Hunters edge or a Classic in edge fill isn’t a bad choice if going a #3 contour.
Just a heads up McMillan is increasing prices 10% starting January 1, 2020.

 

[Oregonmuley]

Well, you can scratch the KS off your list since it only comes in long action and only in ADL, plus if you can still order one from McMillan I think they up charge you an additional $100 plus I think they need 10 to even get the KS mold back in production. Its a great stock but not sure the fore-end has enough width to hold a #3 contour - maybe it could depending on barrel maker but probably not. But again no short actions.

The Mtn could work, I had a friend that had a #3 Bartlein in a Mtn rifle stock but it kind of looked funky - the fore-end just isn't enough to hold that big a contour.

Hunters Edge - sure thing that will work just fine for all your needs, makes for a great stock on a all out hunting rig.

Or like Cahunter805 said take a look at the Classic Edge which is maybe my favorite especially with a #3 contour barrel. So you wanted pics - 1st one is a KS.

Classic Edge with a #2b Bartlein which is about like others #3 contour.

Classic Edge with a #3 Lilja contour.

Not a great picture but the middle rifle is a Bart 2b, left rifle has a Brux #3 contour, both in a Classic Edge. IMHO the Classic Edge with a #3 is perfect

 

[JimGa]

I have a 260 in a Mountain Rifle stock and I love the stock. I like thin forends and a thin wrist and it points well. I also have a Hunter on a 300 WM PSS. It handles recoil very well and is good with bigger contour barrels.

 

[darrenk75b]

Oregonmuley knows what he's talking about. The Mtn rifle stock is not a good match for that barrel. The Hunter's edge is okay if you have a scope with a small objective. Otherwise, it has too much drop for a good sight picture. The Classic Edge is a great choice. Another one, which I find a bout perfect for a #3, is a McMillan Hunter in Edge - this stock has a monte carlo cheek piece though if that matters.

 

[xrangerx]

Thanks all, giving the classic edge a hard look

 

[Diesel5610]

Classic Edge is a perfect fit with a #3 and is the way I would go also. Mt Rifle is definitely too narrow for that barrel. I don't believe McMillan will do a KS in an edge. I have a KS on order and Like OregonMuley said it is $100 up charge due to it being a special set up for a very small number of stocks. I was told the wait would be longer but have not heard the 10 minimum before running a batch. Keeping my fingers crossed.