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McMillan A5 ?

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First let me indicate that I'm shooting a long range muzzleloader and not a centerfire.

Note: Ultimate Firearms Inc. BP Xpress, which has the Remington 700 action.

I currently have a McMillan Hunter Thumbhole stock on the rifle. The LOP is 13.5" and I really need a 14" or 14 1/4" LOP. The drop is to much, so I "Band-Aid" that up to my liking. Its also a very poor stock for attempting to shoot prone.

I'm contemplating changing stocks and for some reason the McMillan A5 keeps drawing at me. I like the vertical grip, the adjustable comb and the ability to adjust LOP. I'm also under the impression that the A-series stocks are a better stock for shooting prone??????

I'm the kind of guy that will spend $100 on raffle tickets without questioning. However spending $101 starts the "numb-skull" part of my brain working. So spending nearly $900 is a considerable cost.

Do you more seasoned shooters believe there might be enough benefit for the change?
 
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Well, the McMillan A5 is an excellent stock. You would have to see if they can inlet one for your muzzle loader.
 
You might want to take a look at the McMillan Anschutz Silhouette stock

After considerable conversation with McMillan and some careful thought about my future intentions, I ended up ordering the McMillan Game Warden stock. It will come in at 2.5#, much lighter than an A5 and meet my overall needs better I believe.
 
Only thing I don't like about my a5 adjustable is the price tag. They are never trashed. I've got one standard a5 that I had my body shop brother fiberglass up and repaint after I screwed it up real good. They seem to be idiot resistant
 
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