Stock decision woes . . . .

[SPDSNYPR]

I just bedded a Rem 700P that I had trued by Newman Precision (got the stock after). I like the stock, and it is shooting better after I bedded it. I had planned to convert is to a DBM.

But I now have an opportunity to drop it into a McCree stock that will be given to me for nothing. It already has a DBM setup, and all of our PD rifles are equipped with them now (this is a personal rifle).

So - it's cheaper to go with the McCree, and I like the stock well enough. When set up with a stock pack, they are comfortable and sturdy as hell. Free is a pretty good price.

But I <span style="font-style: italic">REALLY</span> like the way the A5 is set up. It is easier to leave my thumb near the safety and disengage it on the A5. I have to use my trigger finger on the McCree - not that big of a deal since I've shot a lot of our PD rifles, but it is something to think about. Also, I'm not convinced that an aluminum block in the McCree is going to be as accurate as the bedded A5. It's definitely not going to look as good to my eye.

20" mcree setup

20" McMillan A5 setup.

Also - is there any way to bed the McCree to make sure it is stress-free in the stock? The opening in the forend is huge, so the method used in the gunsmithing section is likely out. Decisions.

 

[signal5]

Re: Stock decision woes . . . .

Try the mcree out if you dont like it I will give you twice what you pay for it.

 

[-=boone=-]

Re: Stock decision woes . . . .

Yes you can bed the Mcree.

 

[SPDSNYPR]

Re: Stock decision woes . . . .

let's see . . . . zero times two . . . . . . carry the four . . . . . . . . divide by pi . . . . . . . . . . A squared plus . . . . . . . . . . . . .


wait a minute!!

 

[Pusher591]

Re: Stock decision woes . . . .

What coating is on that 20" A5? It looks like a really flat OD. Looks really good!

 

[SPDSNYPR]

Re: Stock decision woes . . . .

That is Krylon. Very special stuff. Bought it at Wal Mart.

Seriously, it really is just Krylon, and it has lasted for years. I have to touch up the muzzle every now and again. Degrease, earplug in the bore, light spray, and let dry overnight.

I'm about to cerakote it though. Love that stuff. But for $5, rattle can jobs are worth it.

 

[VKC]

Re: Stock decision woes . . . .

I can only say that I really like the A5, so much so that I have 2 rifles in different calibers with A5 stocks. Whenever possible, keep it simple and stick with one stock or platform.

 

[pdogsbeware]

Re: Stock decision woes . . . .

I'll repeat what the others say...FREE is better! Worst case scenario, you either don't like it or it's not accurate enough for you...you'd sell it on here in a heartbeat and get your A5 instead. No loss to you.

 

[GardDog]

Re: Stock decision woes . . . .

My two primary bolt guns are in a McM A4 and a McRees stock. The shooting technique that I was taught by CKA allows for your three fingers to be pressed back into the stock grip, while your trigger finger and thumb are forward (on the right side of the grip portion). This allows for me to actuate the Rem safety with my thumb on either the McMillan or McRees rig. If your current technique is successful for you, I am not advising you to scrap it just because this way worked wonders for me... I just wanted to let you know that the stock design of the McRees can allow for safety manipulation without losing grip technique.