McMillan A-series Edge Fill: Do's and Dont's?

[glock24]

I've been interested in a getting a McMillan A3 with Edge fill as part of a lighter weight tactical rifle I want to build.

The experience has been a bit frustrating. With the Edge fill option, I can no longer get molded-in camo, nor can I get the adjustable butt pad spacer system.

I haven't asked McMillan directly yet, but I'm curious to know if anyone with an Edge filled A-series stock has installed a Karsten cheek-piece? My plan is to do so, but with all the apparent restrictions on this stock I'm second guessing myself.

Can I drill through an Edge-filled buttstock and install a Kydex cheek-piece?

Thanks

 

[greentimber]

Re: McMillan A-series Edge Fill: Do's and Dont's?

I wouldn't drill through it. Better to use a stock pack to give you extra height, or GI foam pad& 100mph tape. I've found no need for a cheek piece on my A3 EDGE with a 56mm scope, though. Since buying my first EDGE i've replaced all but one of my other stocks with them. There is no other way to go...

 

[glock24]

Re: McMillan A-series Edge Fill: Do's and Dont's?

I've done the stock pack option. The Velcro straps interfere with my rear bag.

I need an adjustable cheek piece for a proper cheek weld.

 

[glock24]

Re: McMillan A-series Edge Fill: Do's and Dont's?

Any McMillan Edge owners out there who have drilled into their buttstocks?