Stock Choice for Heavy Sporter build

[Bronc1]

I am building a 300 win mag heavy sporter with a #3 Bartlien which weighs 3.5 lbs. I have not ordered stock or action yet. I am wondering what a stiller predator action will weigh with BDL hinged floor plate? I am I also looking for input on stock choice whether I should by a Mcmillan or Manners. I entertained Grayboe but it starts getting the weight closer to a Sendero. I want a gun I don't mind carrying on long walks through timber, up mountains and badlands.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Either one will do them in the lightweight versions.

I think the key is balance. Heavy barrel and light stock makes for awkward carrying. I think the difference in weight between the light and normal is about 10-12 oz.
I have a few Mcmillans and they are like 2.5 lbs. One with a Sendero contour is heavy in the front and therefore "balance" is awkward. I think the difference made up in the normal stock version adds to stability while shooting.

Good luck.

 

[Clarkdk7300]

Can't go wrong with either one!
You will wait longer for the mcmillian than you will the manners.
I own both and I cant personally tell the difference however I have a killer
Gun smith or builder. My 300 win mag has a manners T5A thumbhole stock
And I can probably say it's my most favorite Rifle I love it.

Don't hesitate to go with manners

 

[ATH]

I'm partial to the McMillan A3 Sporter, but with that barrel you could go with a Game Scout or Game Hunter, which is a quarter pound lighter.

 

[Bronc1]

Thanks for your replies!

 

[PNW EOD]

The Mcmillan Game Warden is a pretty sweet stock if you like the palm swell and butt of the tactical stocks but want a more traditional fore end. Lead time for my build was about 5 months from time of order, so be prepared to wait...

 

[WeiserBucks]

I have switched almost all of my rifles to a game scout, some standard and one edge fill. They fit me perfectly and the weight is just right for my style of hunting and shooting.

 

[aebhunter]

Can't go wrong with either one!
You will wait longer for the mcmillian than you will the manners.
I own both and I cant personally tell the difference however I have a killer
Gun smith or builder. My 300 win mag has a manners T5A thumbhole stock
And I can probably say it's my most favorite Rifle I love it.

Don't hesitate to go with manners

Man, I waited for my Manners stock for about 9 months. EH1-A. I ended up getting a hold of Tom Manners himself and he took care of me, great guy to deal with.

I was looking at the adjustable McMillan game warder for my next build, If I have to wait longer than I did for my Manners I don't think I will go that route!

If you can wait the EH1 is a sweet stock. That would be my stock of choice if I could get one fairly quickly. Adjustable Game Warden from McMillan would be the next choice.

 

[Bullet bumper]

What about a solid alloy chassis stock , I don't think anything beats them for rigidity and lasting ability .

 

[Rckymtnshooter]

I bought a Mcmillan game hunter with edge fill recently. Light weight is what I was after. Stock came in at 27 ounces. I picked this stock because of the higher comb height and hoping that it would give me a good cheek weld without adding anything. The stock ended up fitting my scope ring combo great. Barrel is a #3 brux and it balances well.

I was given a 5 month lead time when I ordered but received it in 3 months.

 

[thatguyshm]

Probably no where near the level you guys are at, but i just built a Remage with a heavy sporter 26" 7mm Rem Mag and put it in a Grayboe Outlander with a Stocky's M4 hinged bottom metal and it shoots lights out and is extremely well balanced. After talking with Ryan McMillan through email, he thinks I got an earlier version with a .250" recoil lug slot, which fits my .250" recoil lug like a glove. It's an amazing stock for what I paid, plus no waiting.. Not good at the waiting game.

SHM

 

[pburton]

I am building a 300 win mag heavy sporter with a #3 Bartlien which weighs 3.5 lbs. I have not ordered stock or action yet. I am wondering what a stiller predator action will weigh with BDL hinged floor plate? I am I also looking for input on stock choice whether I should by a Mcmillan or Manners. I entertained Grayboe but it starts getting the weight closer to a Sendero. I want a gun I don't mind carrying on long walks through timber, up mountains and badlands.

I am building a very similar rifle. Stiller Predator action and Bartlien #3 barrel. On the Stiller website the action weighs right around 2#. The finished barrel I will guess comes in around 3# plus the weight of the muzzle brake. The bottom metal weight will depend on what it is made out of. For a stock I am going with a McMillan Hunter in the Ultralite fill which weighs around 26-28oz. I am guessing that my rifle will end up around 8lbs before optics.

 

[Bronc1]

I am building a very similar rifle. Stiller Predator action and Bartlien #3 barrel. On the Stiller website the action weighs right around 2#. The finished barrel I will guess comes in around 3# plus the weight of the muzzle brake. The bottom metal weight will depend on what it is made out of. For a stock I am going with a McMillan Hunter in the Ultralite fill which weighs around 26-28oz. I am guessing that my rifle will end up around 8lbs before optics.

I am shooting for an 8lb bare rifle. I think I am going to put a VX-6 3-18x44. The bartlein #3 weighs 3.5 lbs @26in unless you flute it. Thanks for the info

 

[Jerry M]

Is there a way to determine what fill to get in you stock to balance a sporter weight barreled action?