Stock question

[Bouldar]

I am thinking of building a hunting rifle in 300 win mag. I think I like a McMillan game warden adjustable. Would you consider trying to find one used? I want to use AICS mags.

 

[Ranchhand]

If it hasn't already been bedded I'd consider a used stock.
Just my opinion

 

[larryh128]

Every now and then you will see one, not very often. I have bought used chassis/stocks. Some were bedded, a small amount of heat softens it and fairly easy to remove. $50 difference I would go new, 1/2 price used.

 

[Bouldar]

Forgive my ignorance, but…
What I have seen has said it is for a ADL/BDL. Will BDL work for AICS/DBM or is it a different cut for the stock?

 

[larryh128]

Forgive my ignorance, but…
What I have seen has said it is for a ADL/BDL. Will BDL work for AICS/DBM or is it a different cut for the stock?

It's different cut but there are places that make bottom metal for aics that will fit BDL. Normally anything that takes aics will be listed as M5. Do you have a stock with BDL inlet? If so I may have a metal that will work.

 

[Bouldar]

No. I haven’t bought anything for my possible project.

 

[larryh128]

Look for an inlet that states its for AICS mags. Then start researching places that make M5 bottom metal. Lots of them to choose from. Just a thought, if you go to a lightweight chassis you don't need bottom metal. They are set up for AICS. I use a couple on hunting rifles now.

 

[Bouldar]

Look for an inlet that states its for AICS mags. Then start researching places that make M5 bottom metal. Lots of them to choose from. Just a thought, if you go to a lightweight chassis you don't need bottom metal. They are set up for AICS. I use a couple on hunting rifles now.

Thanks.
I just don’t like a chassis. I may convert one day but it just doesn’t feel right to me. I do see the benefits though. To each their own I guess.

 

[ShtrRdy]

If this is gonna be a carry around hunting rifle are you sure you want the extra weight from adjustability and detachable magazine?

 

[Shootinsurveyor]

They show up on Rokslide from time to time.

 

[larryh128]

Thanks.
I just don’t like a chassis. I may convert one day but it just doesn’t feel right to me. I do see the benefits though. To each their own I guess.

I shared your opinion until I shot 1, now I have 3.

 

[larryh128]

The chassis I'm using is right at 3#. If you get a lightweight stock you need to factor in another 1/2# for bottom metal as well.

 

[Bouldar]

If this is gonna be a carry around hunting rifle are you sure you want the extra weight from adjustability and detachable magazine?

I haven’t done a lot of carrying around to be honest. I have never hunted in the mountains. I am just getting into a little distance. I have an adl and always wanted dbm. I have dbm now and like it. My newest rifle is adjustable and like it. I think they are worth it, for me.

 

[Bouldar]

I shared your opinion until I shot 1, now I have 3.

Lol. I may end up like that too.