Stock choices

[MTorWY]

So I pulled the trigger on a used Winchester Model 70 classic stainless. The gun seems to be a shooter, but the standard stock is a POS and definitely sends fliers if I get some flex into it.

I’ve been looking at McMillan, HS Precision, and Hogue stocks for it. Anybody have any experience in multiple of these?

I’d like to try some other options, but being a Model 70 rather than a 700 definitely limits my options.

Thanks!

 

[Nick87]

Mcmillan is gonna be the most expensive but imo worth it. They just feel better.

 

[noharleyyet]

McMillan partisan, the Hunter in particular.

 

[Nick87]

McMillan partisan, the Hunter in particular.

Hardest part for me is picking out which color I want to do next for gun I'm putting together for the boys.

 

[noharleyyet]

Hardest part for me is picking out which color I want to do next for gun I'm putting together for the boys.

Lucky boys.

 

[Caseknife]

I put the Bell and Carlson Sporter stock on my Winchester Black Shadow. Think the B&C stock was a bit heavier, but it was substantially stiffer, very solid.

 

[Nick87]

Lucky boys.

Ain't gonna lie, might plan on borrowing it once or twice.

 

[MTorWY]

Leaning McMillan but they definitely make you pay for them. Luckily got the rifle for way less than it was worth at a pawn shop.

 

[cahunter805]

McMillan would be my choice as well. I have a McMillan hunter on my m70 6.5SAUM and love it.

 

[BackofBeyond]

Ain't gonna lie, might plan on borrowing it once or twice.

Well, what is it?

 

[cahunter805]

Hardest part for me is picking out which color I want to do next for gun I'm putting together for the boys.

Definitely agree with this! Depends on the rifle and build also.
I think my next McMillan will be a Mcwoody.

 

[MTLabrador]

I love my McMillan. Well worn the cash.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Have had all four. B&C is a decent value option. H&S is great but on the heavy side. MacMillian is a top-shelf choice if you are willing to spend the money and wait the time to get one. I would buy all three of these again. The Hogue I had was heavy and oddly "rubbery" in texture - I sold it and I would not buy again.

 

[Nick87]

Well, what is it?

Browning .243 micro got a deal on it with a beat up walnut stock. It shoots though might put the mcmillan on and cerakote it. Then it'll be new to them when the time is right. Those little Browning micrs are accurate/handy little guns. Got one in .204 I love that thing. Was perfect truck/tractor gun for coyotes back in the day

 

[Nick87]

Definitely agree with this! Depends on the rifle and build also.
I think my next McMillan will be a Mcwoody.

Looked hard at those. Too many options.

 

[brockel]

If wanting to save ounces I’d skip the hs and the hogue. Both are boat anchors. McMillan edge fill is what I’d do depending on cartridge

 

[Nick87]

If wanting to save ounces I’d skip the hs and the hogue. Both are boat anchors. McMillan edge fill is what I’d do depending on cartridge

Only ever had one hs bout all I'd use it for is a boat anchor. Wasn't a fan.

 

[noharleyyet]

Definitely agree with this! Depends on the rifle and build also.
I think my next McMillan will be a Mcwoody.

Went with McWalnut and a red pad for a stainless fluted 700...should be here in next couple months.

 

[cahunter805]

Went with McWalnut and a red pad for a stainless fluted 700...should be here in next couple months.

I was going to mention the red recoil pad to the OP also. Looks great on a brown color stock especially on a m70 classic.

 

[MTorWY]

If wanting to save ounces I’d skip the hs and the hogue. Both are boat anchors. McMillan edge fill is what I’d do depending on cartridge

Saving some ounces would be nice. I don’t normally care but this gun is not light. It’s a .270 Win