Which Mcmillan stock??

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skeetlee

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Which Mcmillan stock?? PLEASE HELP FAST!!!!!

I am going to be building my first bench rest rifle, I want a rifle to shoot between 1-600 yards. I am going with a 6BR. I am going to order a <c,illan stock but i dont know what stock to order? Rem action. Please advise. Thanks Lee
 
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Being new to Benchrest myself I can say the stock preference is a very personal thing. When I bought my gun off the classifieds I only knew that it was a Mcmillan edge and really knew nothing else about them. After having shot the rifle a few times now to get it tuned I can say that the stocks fits me quite well for my current skill level. If you have any matches near you then it would probably be beneficial to attend and try a few different stocks to see what you like. No one else can tell you what fits you best.
 
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If you want a rifle that will shoot in short range BR group and score, and then one that will shoot f-class to 600 yards you may want to get two stocks. But I have to say that there is no "one guns does all" set-up anymore. The 6mmbr is a great chambering, and will allow you to reach the yardages you listed, but is better suited for the longer set of ranges 300-1000 (and some would argue about the 1000yd part) If you check equipment lists on 600-1000yd shooting you won't find anyone who takes their gun to a short range match. Highly specialized pieces of equipment.
If you are looking to enjoy shooting at paper at the range non-competitively, and then drop some prairie dogs at mid-range, I would look into the mcmillan f-class stock or any of their live varmint stocks. The Tooley MBR would be a great bench/varmint stock, but for a more portable version the remington varmint stock might be the ticket.
The reason I say this is I don't know how comfortable you'd be on the ground with a stock specifically designed for short range BR, and vice versa it would hard to make weight in the 1-300 yd BR classes with a typical f-class stock.

What sort of shooting, aside from the ranges you mentioned, are you hoping to shoot (plinking at the range, competition, varminting)? This will help you get the best information you can.

Mike
 
Ok i will try to explain my self a bit better. I have a friend who shoots short range BR. He is also gearing up for 600 yard comps with a 6BR. I dont even know if i will enjoy this sport. I love to shoot rifles, but i have never competed. I am looking at the Mcmillan EDGE Hunter class stocks. Brunos has them in stock for 410 bucks. Can i shoot 600 yards with this type of stock? I will also use this rifle to shoot prairie dogs in the spring from a portable bench. I am a little concerned with the weight of the EDGE. It is only 22OZ. I dont think i will be able to see my shots. Is that even an issue? Please help a newbie Out!!! Thanks Lee
 
Lee,
You can absolutely shoot to 600yds with it from a bench, but if you are going to be on the ground I don't think you'd be very comfortable. The Edge is a highly specialized stock and most shooters using it are barely touching it much less applying a firm cheek weld in the prone position. As far as seeing your shots, heavier is better. To see your shots with a 6br and bullets used to get out to 600yds I would think you'd need a gun in the 15-17lb range, and even then I am not sure. Someone with more experience with that type of shooting may chime in. The Edge would not be a good choice for a heavier gun.

Is your friend using the same gun in short range BR as the 600? If he is, ask him what he is using, see if you can get behind the gun, and see if you like the feel.

If you want to shoot in short range BR the Edge is a great stock to make a 10.5lb gun. If you are not planning on shooting short range competition I would get a tooley MBR style stock or the f-class style (or even the tactical style stocks or just a straight up varmint style stock), and consider adding weight to it unless you want to shoot 600yd f-class then check the weight restrictions.

You might also like their thumbhole style stock. I have a thumbhole on my
.223 and it is comfortable from the bench or prone.

I hope that I have helped some. In your position I would aim for a stock that would still serve my purpose if the draw of competition is not there. The good thing is that you are going with a great company and whatever you get will be quality. Check into the factory/hybrid forum or the long-range forum and see if there are any better suggestions. They do a lot more of this type of shooting.

Mike
 
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