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just orderd a broughton 5c and a McMillan A3 sporter did i screw up?
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 904069" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I have shot rifles with both the standard A3 and the A3 Sporter. While personal preference plays a big role, i don't think the difference in forearm width is the primary aspect that gives the stock better characteristics for off hand shooting, particularly a rifle that you wish to have a tactical style vertical grip, and also will serve as a long range shooter, fitted with a heavier barrel. I think a more distinguishing characteristic that helps a long range rifle, be more versatile in various positions is the degree of drop at the comb and the angle of the bottom of the butt. The A3 Sporter which you have ordered has these characteristics and was designed to offer a stock shape that provides both the vertical grip, slightly wider forearm for long range support, and a butt design that gives a more comfortable fit when shooting from non prone positions. The A3 Sporter was designed with this requirement in mind, so I don't think you have made a mistake ordering this stock. If you ordered it with the lighter weight, Sporter fill, it won't be much heavier than the other stock you desired. Your barrel will have a much more pronounced effect on weight, and the A3 Sporter may very well provide better balance which may be preferable. The greatest demand you will put on your rifle will be the long range capability. This being the case I think the rifle should meet this requirement first. I think your choice of stock reflects this. My guess is that your rifle will be in the 10-11.5 pound range. IMO</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 904069, member: 10291"] I have shot rifles with both the standard A3 and the A3 Sporter. While personal preference plays a big role, i don't think the difference in forearm width is the primary aspect that gives the stock better characteristics for off hand shooting, particularly a rifle that you wish to have a tactical style vertical grip, and also will serve as a long range shooter, fitted with a heavier barrel. I think a more distinguishing characteristic that helps a long range rifle, be more versatile in various positions is the degree of drop at the comb and the angle of the bottom of the butt. The A3 Sporter which you have ordered has these characteristics and was designed to offer a stock shape that provides both the vertical grip, slightly wider forearm for long range support, and a butt design that gives a more comfortable fit when shooting from non prone positions. The A3 Sporter was designed with this requirement in mind, so I don't think you have made a mistake ordering this stock. If you ordered it with the lighter weight, Sporter fill, it won't be much heavier than the other stock you desired. Your barrel will have a much more pronounced effect on weight, and the A3 Sporter may very well provide better balance which may be preferable. The greatest demand you will put on your rifle will be the long range capability. This being the case I think the rifle should meet this requirement first. I think your choice of stock reflects this. My guess is that your rifle will be in the 10-11.5 pound range. IMO [/QUOTE]
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