Lightweight stock

[duckhunter175]

How do you like that proof research stock?

I'm very impressed with it! I don't prefer full vertical grips on my hunting rifles so the MCST or Mesa Altitude is about as 'tactical' as go. Whereas the Proof is very much a more classic design with a slim wrist that isn't vertical at all-- but it was what I'm looking for in a 'walking' rifle. The forend is very rigid.. which was a problem in the Edge fill McMillans I had owned-- specifically the hunter and the Game Scout. The game warden would be a better choice if you are looking at McM.

What it comes down to for me is that wrist area and the comb height. Which- I was surprised (in a good way) to learn the Proof stock only had .1" more drop at comb than the MCST/Mesa. I'm lowering the scope on that rifle as well by going to Hawkins Hybrids so I think the cheek weld and getting set up on that stock shouldn't be radically different.

Good luck in your search.

 

[Westernhuntr]

Putting together a hot rod 6.5 on a Borden LA. This is going to be my lightweight high country mule deer/sheep/wolf gun. My gunsmith has a manners eh1 in stock. I like the stock but I'm wondering if there's a better/different stock I should be looking at. I apologize if this has been asked multiple times in the past. Thanks for the help.

I had an EH1, and didn't like it at all.
It's over 2 lbs, feels bulky, and if you have big hands like me your knuckles will hit the trigger guard due to the fat palm swell.
I replaced it with a Mesa Altitude and it's much better in my opinion, weighs 25 oz cut for a Sendero contour

 

[Wysongdog]

I had an EH1, and didn't like it at all.
It's over 2 lbs, feels bulky, and if you have big hands like me your knuckles will hit the trigger guard due to the fat palm swell.
I replaced it with a Mesa Altitude and it's much better in my opinion, weighs 25 oz cut for a Sendero contour

I literally just Mesa a email. Thanks for the heads up. I didn't feel that the eh1 was what I was feeling like a lightweight mountain stock. But I think they have to be one of manners most popular stocks. You sure see some sweet rifles built with the EH1 used for the stock.

 

[Tarheelpwr]

Based on design of the negative comb:

Carbon Hunter Stock - AllTerra Arms

NOTICE: Due to the backlog on stocks, we will not be taking any more orders at this time. We hope to clear this backlog and resume taking orders as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. Finally, a rifle stock with a geometry that promotes exceptional shooting form while managing recoil...

www.axialprecision.com

 

[Montana73]

Don't overlook Pendleton Composite stocks in Oregon. They have some nice hunter style stocks with lots of options and decent prices.

 

[J_pat]

Wildcat Composites out of Canada. Very stiff stocks and very light, 17 to 21 ounce blanks. They have three different choices for the Rem 700 footprint. Vertical grip or traditional with a barrel channel up to a #4 and a Varmint stock with a barrel channel for bigger barrels. Depending on the recoil pad you install, after paint, bedding and sling studs. they weigh in at about the 21 to 25 ounce range. If you like a project they would be a good choice.

Wildcat Composites - Remington

wildcatcomposites.com

 

[BEEMAN]

I agree the Wildcat are light and I have one on a 6.5x47. Like you mentioned They are a bit of work, but are light and fairly rigid. The way our Canadian dollar has tanked could be a really good buy right now if you are in the states.

 

[WahooYahoo]

Axial Precision Carbon Hunter. Just got mine in. feather light and rigid as all get out.

 

[slickyboyboo]

For a lightweight vertical grip stock, my choice would be a McMillan Edge Game Scout.

I got the Game Hunter and although it is a SA, a LA would only be a taste heavier.

 

[Wysongdog]

Where does the mesa altitude stock fall in the scheme of what I'm looking for?

 

[Wysongdog]

Btw. Thanks everyone for your help I really appreciate it.

 

[Edd]

I got the Game Hunter and although it is a SA, a LA would only be a taste heavier.

I believe a stock that has been inletted for a long action would be the lighter of the two because it would have more stuffing removed from it.

 

[slickyboyboo]

I believe a stock that has been inletted for a long action would be the lighter of the two because it would have more stuffing removed from it.

Maybe so, but wouldn't a LA stock have added length between the tang and recoil lug recess, to accommodate the LA vs the SA?

 

[Edd]

Maybe so, but wouldn't a LA stock have added length between the tang and recoil lug recess, to accommodate the LA vs the SA?

The length of the cutout is longer but the stocks are the same length. On a Mcmillan, the stuffing is strategically located for the action length. They use a more dense stuffing in the action area so a long action would normally have a longer section of dense stuffing. Most of the dense stuff is machined out. If you weighed a non inletted stock, one filled for a long action would be the heavier one. After inletting I believe the long action will be the lighter one. McMillan stuffs their stocks by hand so they won't all be exactly the same.