McMillan Stocks?

[skip AI]

Would anyone be able to tell me if McMillan make stocks to suit Sako L691 actions and heavy barrels?

I have never purchased a stock on its own before and have no idea if you have to get a smith to make them fit or what?!

any info is appreciated

cheers

[Peter Hutcheson]

Hi, here is a URL link that might be of interest, and if not then I would definitely e mail MacMillan, as they are most helpful in my own experience.

I have a Sako stock that they inlet for the Tikka 595 action, and it is a fine piece of kit. I ordered thru a gunsmith here in UK, but they were just as happy to take a direct order. Good Luck with your project!

http://www.mcmfamily.com/mcmillan/hunting/sako.asp

[skip AI]

Thanks Peter, when they say "minor customising" what has to be done?

cheers

[Ronin]

Skip

Iv'e dealt with Mcmillan a couple of times, they are very, very helpful and will answer any questions you have promptly. If you e-mail Kelly Mcmillan direct at this address - kelly@mcmfamily.com you should get the answer you want.

They do have profiles for alot of older Sako actions and can inlett - where possible other makers stocks to suit your action inlett.

I have found that here in the UK, importers tend to just swap the $ sign for a £ sign instead of converting at the exchange rate - I am not sure what the situation is in Oz but to avoid being ripped off, I would certainly consider going direct.

Andy

[Peter Hutcheson]

The minor customising probably refers to the detail fit of the Tiika tang on the rear of the action, I know that Callum at PRS had to 'firkle' with it to get a perfect fit, and thats one of the reasons I had the stock supplied and fitted by a proper gunsmith, during the custom project, rather than making a mess of the 350$ stock by doing it myself. If I knew how to add photos easily in the site, I could send you one, but...... I don't have web hosting and all that stuff for a few pics. LOL

Once again, good luck, whichever way you decide to go, you wont regret it.

Peter H

[Brown Dog]

Peter,
Wow! Ordering a stock through Callum must be THE most expensive option available in UK! ..how much did he 'rush' you to fit it?

[Ronin]

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The minor customising probably refers to the detail fit of the Tiika tang on the rear of the action, I know that Callum at PRS had to 'firkle' with it to get a perfect fit, and thats one of the reasons I had the stock supplied and fitted by a proper gunsmith, during the custom project, rather than making a mess of the 350$ stock by doing it myself. If I knew how to add photos easily in the site, I could send you one, but...... I don't have web hosting and all that stuff for a few pics. LOL

Once again, good luck, whichever way you decide to go, you wont regret it.

Peter H

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Pete,

I think that this is what you are referring to?




IMHO

it makes no difference whatsoever to the way the rifle shoots, it may be just a little of an "oversize" fit at the tang, but when the gun still shoots in the .3's after a couple of thousand rounds, who cares.

FWIW, this stock (Sako Varmint inltted for Tikka 595)cost me £260 to import with tax and the dreaded vat included, i'd like to see PRS match that [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

PRS may have a reputation for fine work, but there are alot cheaper smiths of comparable quality out there if you look.