Gunsmithing McMillan stock question

[Bloody_Tailgate]

I recently bought a McMillan ADJ HTG from a friend who never used it. He ordered it with no swivel studs for some reason so I added my own. I was suprised when i started drilling holes that the whole stock seems to have a layer of aluminum just under the surface. The stock also weighs about 3-4 pounds (just guessing but it feels very heavy). Is this normal or is it "sniper" filled?

 

[ShootToWin]

Re: McMillan stock question

If requested by a customer, we will put flat strips of steel bars into the stock if he so prefers. Some guys want to drill and tap it for attachements.

That is not a standard procedure we do on stocks however.

 

[Bloody_Tailgate]

Re: McMillan stock question

Thanks for the response, I'm sure my studs won't pull out! Is there any chance the same steel strips will be on the sides where flush cups would be installed?