Re: McMillan guys help me out
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ratbert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Ok, well you typed that while I was working on my response. If you've got giant ass Boyette/Bear hands then maybe the A4 is for you. Was the A5 forearm too SMALL for you? </div></div>
Not too small just could use some more palm swell
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rijndael</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ratbert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The A4 is just too big and blocky to me.</div></div>
I have a strong dislike for the A4, but not because of it's blockiness. It's because the apex of the bipod legs (harris) is well below the bore center line. It creates a top heavy feel. Move that apex closer to the center line and it creates a much more stable platform.
Look at Terry's new stock .... he was clearly thinking. </div></div>
I plan on using the versa pod stud out the forend so that would be a little better than the harris underneith
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Downzero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the A5 and I don't think I'd want it any other way. I thought about getting the A3-5, but in hindsight, I think the A5 is better all around. </div></div>
Why do you see it that way?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
We built an .338 Edge on a McMillan A3 with a Hart Williams Port Taper Barrel. In my opinion, the A3 forearm wasn’t wide enough for the barrel but, it shot good non the less. It would have been better with a lighter barrel. I have an A2 and A5's on my rifles and prefer the A5. The A2 seems a little top heavy and may try to tip with a heavier rifle. The McHale stock is a good one as is the Remington Varmint. For but hooks, I think you'll be limited to the "A" Series McMillan Stocks. Take a look at the A3-5 with either a Light Varmint or Heavy Palma Contour Barrel. To me, all the "A" series stocks feel the same in the grip area. </div></div>
It is a Heavy Palma and all you guys are really twisting my arm on the A3-5
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AZPrecision</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can see how a guy would want different stocks on different rifles, but not me. I'm puttin an A5 on every one I own. That way every rifle feels the same.
If you have to get something different cuz you already use an A5, get the A4. It's a 338, use a big stock. </div></div>
The A-5 doesn't fit me perfect so I was hoping by trying something different I might find one that does
