Gunsmithing McMillan Edge Technology
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i have heard that lone wolf stocks are stonger pound for pound but i dont know how one could prove such a claim.
i have heard that lone wolf stocks are stonger pound for pound but i dont know how one could prove such a claim.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do McM stocks made with Edge technology sound hollow like a cheap molded stock when you hit them? I was thinking about going that route on a build project to save a little weight.</div></div>
No.
I owned an A5 edge. It was one of my favorite stocks. Very light at about 2 lbs and it did not sound hollow.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do McM stocks made with Edge technology sound hollow like a cheap molded stock when you hit them? I was thinking about going that route on a build project to save a little weight.</div></div>
No.
I owned an A5 edge. It was one of my favorite stocks. Very light at about 2 lbs and it did not sound hollow.
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Greg, This is an "Edge" used by GAP on this "Nontypical" .308.
No hollow knocks when I bang on it...
Are you building a lightweight big game rifle?
Greg, This is an "Edge" used by GAP on this "Nontypical" .308.
No hollow knocks when I bang on it...
Are you building a lightweight big game rifle?
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I knocked on my EDGE once, no one answered....but I don't remember any hollow sounds. I think EDGE would be a great way to make the weight you're shooting for.
Jason
I knocked on my EDGE once, no one answered....but I don't remember any hollow sounds. I think EDGE would be a great way to make the weight you're shooting for.
Jason
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do McM stocks made with Edge technology sound hollow like a cheap molded stock when you hit them? I was thinking about going that route on a build project to save a little weight. </div></div>
The stocks are not hollow and do not sound as such. There is a proprietary edge "fill" used which gives the stock the light weight.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do McM stocks made with Edge technology sound hollow like a cheap molded stock when you hit them? I was thinking about going that route on a build project to save a little weight. </div></div>
The stocks are not hollow and do not sound as such. There is a proprietary edge "fill" used which gives the stock the light weight.
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Thanks for the feedback on your Edges. Yes I am attempting to build a "lighter" weight combination hunting/shooting rifle.
My other rifles have Manners T stocks and I like them quite well. My favorate being a 300wsm with a carbon wrapped barrel that weighs in at ~10.5 lbs with bipod included. I am trying to shave a little weight if possible.
The other parts so far for this build are as follows:
1 - Stiller Predator SA: 2.5lbs
2 - Rock/ABS Carbon 22" barrel: 3lbs
3 - Leupold 4.5x14x40 LR: 1.5lbs
So I am up to 7lbs and I don't have a stock or bipod on yet.
McM say a HTG in Edge would weigh 1.6lbs. A light weight Manners T is right at 2lbs. I was leaning on going with the T because of "sameness" but was exploring my options.
How is the accuracy on that .308 "Nontypical"? George has pitched them to me before when I was looking for the boys.
Thanks for the feedback on your Edges. Yes I am attempting to build a "lighter" weight combination hunting/shooting rifle.
My other rifles have Manners T stocks and I like them quite well. My favorate being a 300wsm with a carbon wrapped barrel that weighs in at ~10.5 lbs with bipod included. I am trying to shave a little weight if possible.
The other parts so far for this build are as follows:
1 - Stiller Predator SA: 2.5lbs
2 - Rock/ABS Carbon 22" barrel: 3lbs
3 - Leupold 4.5x14x40 LR: 1.5lbs
So I am up to 7lbs and I don't have a stock or bipod on yet.
McM say a HTG in Edge would weigh 1.6lbs. A light weight Manners T is right at 2lbs. I was leaning on going with the T because of "sameness" but was exploring my options.
How is the accuracy on that .308 "Nontypical"? George has pitched them to me before when I was looking for the boys.
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Hide-member Banshee has an Edge McMillan A1-3. It has a Remington varmint contour barrel and it shoots like a hammer. Very nice stock and if I did not have already have a lightweight rifle, I would build one with that kind of stock.
If you are looking for light, I don't think you could go wrong. Only thing is that you cannot get molded in color(this is only a slight bummer).
Hide-member Banshee has an Edge McMillan A1-3. It has a Remington varmint contour barrel and it shoots like a hammer. Very nice stock and if I did not have already have a lightweight rifle, I would build one with that kind of stock.
If you are looking for light, I don't think you could go wrong. Only thing is that you cannot get molded in color(this is only a slight bummer).
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This was a load I worked up last summer...it shot the 155 scenars a little better.
This was a load I worked up last summer...it shot the 155 scenars a little better.
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Pretty good group! One could make a lot of hits with a gun that accurate. Sort of shows you don't not need an extra heavy barrel contour to shoot well.
On the Edge question, I have been shopping around a little to see if I can find a McM HTG that I can handle. Haven't had much luck so far but its been quite a while since I handled one of those stocks and I would prefer to test the fit and feel before I spend $700 and wait 4 months.
Pretty good group! One could make a lot of hits with a gun that accurate. Sort of shows you don't not need an extra heavy barrel contour to shoot well.
On the Edge question, I have been shopping around a little to see if I can find a McM HTG that I can handle. Haven't had much luck so far but its been quite a while since I handled one of those stocks and I would prefer to test the fit and feel before I spend $700 and wait 4 months.
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Greg, Another stock you may want to look at is the Mcmillan Remington Hunter as shown here. This is my medium weight .308, built around a Surgeon action...it goes a shade over 12 pounds with a full magazine and sling. This rifle really shoots..built by GAP.
Greg, Another stock you may want to look at is the Mcmillan Remington Hunter as shown here. This is my medium weight .308, built around a Surgeon action...it goes a shade over 12 pounds with a full magazine and sling. This rifle really shoots..built by GAP.
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Bartlein "Bull Sporter" its .755 @ the muzzle. 1-11" 5R.
Wish you lived closer we could go out shoot!!!
Bartlein "Bull Sporter" its .755 @ the muzzle. 1-11" 5R.
Wish you lived closer we could go out shoot!!!
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Me too...yes plenty accurate I would say.
You got some nice looking rifles.
Been watching the Surgeon group buy to see what the prices are. Don't know why, its not like I need another rifle. What I am probably going to need is a place to hunt. My current landowner just passed away and the future does not bode well.
Me too...yes plenty accurate I would say.
You got some nice looking rifles.
Been watching the Surgeon group buy to see what the prices are. Don't know why, its not like I need another rifle. What I am probably going to need is a place to hunt. My current landowner just passed away and the future does not bode well.
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