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McMillan A-5
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<blockquote data-quote="Ian M" data-source="post: 43596" data-attributes="member: 25"><p>I dropped a heavy barreled M-70 action into the A-5, the Williams one-piece floor-plate fit perfectly and I torqued the two stock bolts to 65 in-lbs. Cranked a 16xMK4 on and went to the range this evening. No bedding, just a drop-in so that I could get a feel for this new stock (any excuse to get it on the range is a good one...).</p><p>I have read several very positive reviews of the A-5 but none mentioned what for me is the best feature. I shoot the A-1 (HTG) and A-2 a bunch but had not used the A-4. McMillan fanatics will know that the A-4 has a unique cut-away area in the middle of the lower stock. This cutaway was retained in the A-5 and it is the SLICKEST deal - I cannot believe that guys don't make a fuss about how sweet it works (unless some of the testers never figured what it really does?). You put your left hand up into the cutaway, with your thumb on one side of the stock, the yoke of your thumb and fingers in contact with the hook of the cutaway, and your fingers down the opposite side of the stock. Sort of like using your hand like a wedge to push the stock back into your shoulder. Plus you can still squeeze the sandsock or bag to make elevation changes. Pushing the stock back into your shoulder with your hand in this position gives much better control of your stock, you have to try it to believe it.</p><p>I also found that the pistol grip is bigger than my A-2, at least I don't get my little finger overhanging. The comb is ideal height for a fairly low mounted scope (40mm MK4 in standard height MK4 rings on a Near rail) and the length of pull is perfect. Large veritcal pistol grip is very comfortable, much more so than standard contour of a Rem. M-700 VS that I also shot.</p><p>There is only one problem with the A-5, and it is relatively easy to fix. I want another - right freaking now!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ian M, post: 43596, member: 25"] I dropped a heavy barreled M-70 action into the A-5, the Williams one-piece floor-plate fit perfectly and I torqued the two stock bolts to 65 in-lbs. Cranked a 16xMK4 on and went to the range this evening. No bedding, just a drop-in so that I could get a feel for this new stock (any excuse to get it on the range is a good one...). I have read several very positive reviews of the A-5 but none mentioned what for me is the best feature. I shoot the A-1 (HTG) and A-2 a bunch but had not used the A-4. McMillan fanatics will know that the A-4 has a unique cut-away area in the middle of the lower stock. This cutaway was retained in the A-5 and it is the SLICKEST deal - I cannot believe that guys don't make a fuss about how sweet it works (unless some of the testers never figured what it really does?). You put your left hand up into the cutaway, with your thumb on one side of the stock, the yoke of your thumb and fingers in contact with the hook of the cutaway, and your fingers down the opposite side of the stock. Sort of like using your hand like a wedge to push the stock back into your shoulder. Plus you can still squeeze the sandsock or bag to make elevation changes. Pushing the stock back into your shoulder with your hand in this position gives much better control of your stock, you have to try it to believe it. I also found that the pistol grip is bigger than my A-2, at least I don't get my little finger overhanging. The comb is ideal height for a fairly low mounted scope (40mm MK4 in standard height MK4 rings on a Near rail) and the length of pull is perfect. Large veritcal pistol grip is very comfortable, much more so than standard contour of a Rem. M-700 VS that I also shot. There is only one problem with the A-5, and it is relatively easy to fix. I want another - right freaking now! [/QUOTE]
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