Looking to replace my factory stock on my Model 7 SS in 308. A friend has the B&C stock which seems decent and I have one that worked out well on my Tikka 300wsm. As this gun is a model 7 and fairly light to begin with I wouldn't mind keeping it light and so I have been drawn the Mcmillan Edge. I am wondering if the McMillan is twice the stock as the B&C since it works out to about twice the price. Anyone have experience with the Mcmillan, B&C or other stocks?
Remington Model 7 Aftermarket Stocks
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The Mcmillans are nice but the price jump between them and the B&C is huge.
The B&C are good but they can also be hit and miss. The older model Medalist and the lightweight version used on the Rem Titaniums were excellent. The new B&C stocks have some quality control issues such as off-centre holes in bedding blocks, warping, and some tend to be chunkier and heavier than the website identifies. Find a good one that you can see and get hands on before you buy it.
Check ### International, he might have both B&C and McMillan in stock.
The B&C are good but they can also be hit and miss. The older model Medalist and the lightweight version used on the Rem Titaniums were excellent. The new B&C stocks have some quality control issues such as off-centre holes in bedding blocks, warping, and some tend to be chunkier and heavier than the website identifies. Find a good one that you can see and get hands on before you buy it.
Check ### International, he might have both B&C and McMillan in stock.
If weight loss is the goal, Wildcat is the easiest answer you seek. If you’re handy at all you can finish them yourself - or I believe wildcat now offers a full install. (Or you can use the smith of your choice - Mitch Kendall does a very nice job).
They are super rigid and very light. Most of the M7s I’ve finished weighed in right around 19 oz including a decelerator recoil pad. So with no other changes your factory m7 will end up weighing 5lbs +/- 2oz.
B&C is a good value, but they are heavy and a bit clubby in the grip.
McMillan is very nice but now roughly $1000 by the time it’s in your hands - and 22-24oz is about as light as they come.
Just my $0.02, after running many wildcats, brown Precision, 3 different McMillan patterns, and the latest B&C all on the model 7.
They are super rigid and very light. Most of the M7s I’ve finished weighed in right around 19 oz including a decelerator recoil pad. So with no other changes your factory m7 will end up weighing 5lbs +/- 2oz.
B&C is a good value, but they are heavy and a bit clubby in the grip.
McMillan is very nice but now roughly $1000 by the time it’s in your hands - and 22-24oz is about as light as they come.
Just my $0.02, after running many wildcats, brown Precision, 3 different McMillan patterns, and the latest B&C all on the model 7.
I have heard good things about wildcat but the downside being I wouldn't do the inletting myself. The drop in factor of the McMillan is what caught my interest and seemed to make the price more justifiable. If I am into a wildcat stock for $500 ish and then gunsmith charges to inlet and bed maybe I end up around the same price as the McMillan?
Pretty sure wildcat will bed and paint/hydro dip now. I’d give them a call.
Yes Wildcat will do the bedding and then finish the stock. $900 all said and done for painted and installed. Is their quality as good or better than McMillan? All said and done there really isn't much price difference and I would rather support the Alberta guy vs McMillan. At those prices though I want to make sure quality is at the forefront. Thanks for the input it seems like there are some wildcat fans for sure.
This. I've built Model 7s that weigh less than 6lbs scoped and loaded when I've used the Wildcat. My M7 wildcat stocks normally weigh 19-20oz finished.
That is the weight of their blank. Finished its maybe an oz lighter than a wildcat.
My experience with browns is that they are awesome. But they take a lot of filler to finish.
When I build a Model 7 it will be the McMillian. I handled one of the custom shop ones that came equipped with the McMillian and I wen't damn this is what I need. I just have to decide on what caliber and if I want to build a heavierish contour varmint rifle or just build a quick pointing brush gun.
If you’re talking the KS pattern from McMillan they charge an additional fee to make it. That’s on top of the $1000 they charge for other stocks.
Brown Precision also has that pattern but as rem338win mentioned, they come pretty rough.
When all said and done wildcat is the best bang for buck when it comes to lightweights.
Brown Precision also has that pattern but as rem338win mentioned, they come pretty rough.
When all said and done wildcat is the best bang for buck when it comes to lightweights.
I will second that. I just was able to harvest my first two animals with the Model 7 I built up as a somewhat light rifle. The Wildcat was the solution to getting me to my weight goal, and as I was able to do quite a bit of work myself with some guidance it was a much better option for me. Thanks to Double Gun for all the info.
I have plans for another one down the road for my boy. It took a lot longer than I had planned to change the whole rifle to what I wanted it to end up, but it was pretty awesome to finally harvest the first animals with it.
I have plans for another one down the road for my boy. It took a lot longer than I had planned to change the whole rifle to what I wanted it to end up, but it was pretty awesome to finally harvest the first animals with it.
I have a Mac Edge - a Brown LB-er a B&C and a Wildcat - Best in the End for the $$ spent is the WILDCAT ! I like the The Brown LBer BUT its VERY Expensive too ! The B&C is a CLUB not in the same league as the others ! jmo RJ
