M40A1 Stock Question

[Alaskaman574]

HI guys, in the middle of a 40A1 clone build, I know the 700 Police stock are close to the Mcmillian stock, does anyone know if you can put the correct bottom metal on the Police stock or should I just stop being a cheap bastard and buy the Mcmillan.

Thanks in advance

 

[Coejro]

Buy the McMillan. The HS precision stocks on the 700 police versions aren’t very close and won’t get you the same look. The 700p stocks have a larger forend, no raised cheek comb, painted rough texture (vs the McMillan molded in colors). In hand, weight will be significantly different as well, with the correct McMillan stock weighing in about 1 lb heavier.

700p stock

McMillan HTG

If price is a major concern (the HTG pictured runs around $1k) you can get a base model HTG for around $550. (Or a flat top for even less). You then have to pay for the inletting, but the look would be much closer to what you want with an M40A1.

 

[Zhomeguy]

Go to the Mcmillan site, they are offering on back order M40A1 HTG stocks correctly inletted with thin butt pads, not 100% clear if its gonna be smear or clearly defined camo. I reached out n am trying to clearify…

 

[diggler1833]

HI guys, in the middle of a 40A1 clone build, I know the 700 Police stock are close to the Mcmillian stock, does anyone know if you can put the correct bottom metal on the Police stock or should I just stop being a cheap bastard and buy the Mcmillan.

Thanks in advance

If by "close", you mean that both will hold an action and barrel, then yes. However the McMillan HTG and H-S Precision stocks have very little in common.

You cannot put the Win 70 bottom metal in a H-S stock made for a 700 without some serious machining. I'm sure it can be done by a professional for the right amount of money, but the likelihood of success for the 'have dremel, will travel' kitchen table gunsmith is not good.

And by the time you've inletted the H-S stock, painted it, and finished your build...you'll be wanting the McMillan for the more correct clone look anyway.