Recent content by scotharr

The industry trend seems to be towards more and more magnification with ever larger objectives and increasing weight. For an all around scope, one that can be taken farther afield than between the car trunk and the range, I think it is important to put a limit on the size/weight and to have a...

Soldiers need detachable magazines when they are "laying down the lead." Competition shooters might need a DM to meet the competition requirements. Varmint hunters might find a DM useful. But, why on earth would a big game hunter need a detachable magazine? For easy unloading? Thought the...

What state(s) do you hunt big game in most often? Arizona What is your primary long range hunting cartridge? 243WIN -------------------------------------- Regarding your primary long range hunting cartridge choice above: Do you use factory ammunition? NO If so, which brand and load...

I spoke with McMillan and took the Manners data from their website. Here is what I recorded for the stocks I was considering: McMillan Stock Weights (according to them) HTG Stock 36 ounces HTG Stock, Hunters Edge 26.00 A3 Stock 42.00 A3 Stock Edge 32.00 A1-3 Stock 36.00 A1-3 Stock Edge 26.00...

Thanks Mike. I just bought four more of your slings :)

Moman, thanks for the great info!

Hi All, I ordered two stocks from McMillan and would like feedback from anyone with an "Edge Fill" Stock. My main question is about durability and stiffness of this new material. Here's what I ordered: A1-3 for Phoenix SA(308WIN) A3 for Surgeon Hunter SA(308WIN) I am estimating the...