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<blockquote data-quote=".300 Dakota" data-source="post: 2838622" data-attributes="member: 106514"><p>I did go with the Mesa, and I have no idea because I haven't been able to get my hands on it yet. It was sent signature required, which is understandable for something costing more than $500, but for a guy who works more than 30 days straight outside of normal business hours over in the next state, it proves very difficult indeed. I had my hands on one Mesa already, and when I had the chance to grab another (last one, too!), I didn't hesitate if that tells you anything. Compared to the NcMillan Game Warden I ordered at the same time, the Mesa seemed like a much sturdier stock. Granted the McMillan was in the Hunter's Edge fill. The pillars were much beefier than the McMillan, and seemed to be located more appropriately (i.e. actually supporting the action). The only 2 gripes I had about the Mesa was that the pistol grip area is massive. I have snall hands, which puts me in the minority for sure, but the grip was not natural nor particularly comfortable for me to grip, as it seemed I never had a great purchase on the weapon. I guess it was probably more of me feeling that way than the reality of it (i.e., I'm sure it wasn't actually as bad as it felt) and could have become natural with lots of practice. The other issue I had was that I ordered it inletted for an ARC Nucleus 2 long action (which went missing for good around that same time), a Bartlein #3B contour, and Accurate Mag bottom metal. Apparently the Kelbly Atlas Lite LA also fits perfectly in that inlet, and the barrel was reported to fit well. The problem was that the $300 Accurate Mag system I purchased for the project had decent sized gaps around the inlet, as the cutout was too large. I did find out that a Hawkins M5 fits perfectly, so there went another $320. I think I've unwittingly donated all those parts and both stocks to a shop somewhere in Wyoming, so I don't think I'll see that Mesa (or the McMillan) again. That's another story, but the stock itself is excellent. Just order it inletted for Hawkins, because that's what you're going to get. I dunno if I'll get the newly purchased one or if it'll go back home to Idaho unsigned for. With my luck in picking gun parts and builders, I'll never see it either.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE=".300 Dakota, post: 2838622, member: 106514"] I did go with the Mesa, and I have no idea because I haven't been able to get my hands on it yet. It was sent signature required, which is understandable for something costing more than $500, but for a guy who works more than 30 days straight outside of normal business hours over in the next state, it proves very difficult indeed. I had my hands on one Mesa already, and when I had the chance to grab another (last one, too!), I didn't hesitate if that tells you anything. Compared to the NcMillan Game Warden I ordered at the same time, the Mesa seemed like a much sturdier stock. Granted the McMillan was in the Hunter's Edge fill. The pillars were much beefier than the McMillan, and seemed to be located more appropriately (i.e. actually supporting the action). The only 2 gripes I had about the Mesa was that the pistol grip area is massive. I have snall hands, which puts me in the minority for sure, but the grip was not natural nor particularly comfortable for me to grip, as it seemed I never had a great purchase on the weapon. I guess it was probably more of me feeling that way than the reality of it (i.e., I'm sure it wasn't actually as bad as it felt) and could have become natural with lots of practice. The other issue I had was that I ordered it inletted for an ARC Nucleus 2 long action (which went missing for good around that same time), a Bartlein #3B contour, and Accurate Mag bottom metal. Apparently the Kelbly Atlas Lite LA also fits perfectly in that inlet, and the barrel was reported to fit well. The problem was that the $300 Accurate Mag system I purchased for the project had decent sized gaps around the inlet, as the cutout was too large. I did find out that a Hawkins M5 fits perfectly, so there went another $320. I think I've unwittingly donated all those parts and both stocks to a shop somewhere in Wyoming, so I don't think I'll see that Mesa (or the McMillan) again. That's another story, but the stock itself is excellent. Just order it inletted for Hawkins, because that's what you're going to get. I dunno if I'll get the newly purchased one or if it'll go back home to Idaho unsigned for. With my luck in picking gun parts and builders, I'll never see it either. [/QUOTE]
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