McMillan TAC .308

[azhank]

Hey guys. My name is Hank and I have been sober for 6 months now...

Just joking. I have been lurking and searching for a while now and decided to finally register and participate. I have been shooting for the better part of my life (only 27 years old now). It all started with a red ryder bb gun at age 8 with my grandpa. Then it was .22, .223, .243. I have the hankering to move into a .308. With a nice range nearby with 500 to 1000 yard capabilities I wish to get into long range shooting.

I am prepared to drop some change on this thing and and willing to spend the extra money for warranty and customer service.

This lead me to the McMillan TAC .308B, Why? Because their facility is 33 minutes away from my house and if things were to go wrong I would simply drive to the manufacturer. I would much rather be in this position compared to a sako, tac ops, surgeon, or ai where I would be dealing with **** issues over the phone and email.

I have a tour scheduled next week of the McMillan facility and if all goes well I will be putting a deposit down on their TAC .308

My only concern at this time is their action. I havent seen many reviews on this. Does anyone here have direct experience with the McMillan action?

They have hit the nail on the head with their .50 cal and I have to assume that the attention to detail would be the same on the .308.

any input or thoughts would be greatly appreciated

--Hank

 

[Dogtown]

Re: McMillan TAC .308

I have no direct experience with the G-series action, but will say that I have not shot a McMillan I didn't like. For the most part, if you live in AZ you can't go wrong with McMillan or Robar rifles. There are any number of quality custom rifle builders in North America, but it's hard to beat being close to one of them for the reasons you state. The only thing with McMillan is that they are busy - really busy - so you may have to wait a bit.

 

[MOAxp]

Re: McMillan TAC .308

Their actions are fine. If you want one stop shopping (outside of the barrel) they are your place. The ejection system ala winchester and remington is very positive. I have a quite few of their actions and have not had any issues to speak of. PPC up through the 50cals.

 

[jasonahull]

Re: McMillan TAC .308

what kind of issues do you think you would have

 

[azhank]

Re: McMillan TAC .308

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dogtown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have no direct experience with the G-series action, but will say that I have not shot a McMillan I didn't like. For the most part, if you live in AZ you can't go wrong with McMillan or Robar rifles. There are any number of quality custom rifle builders in North America, but it's hard to beat being close to one of them for the reasons you state. The only thing with McMillan is that they are busy - really busy - so you may have to wait a bit. </div></div>

As of yesterday they are 6 months out

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: h.b.h.l.r</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what kind of issues do you think you would have </div></div>

I have read that their tolerances are too tight and take time to loosen up. That's about it so far. Not too much is written on this rifle/action.

 

[azhank]

Re: McMillan TAC .308

Has anyone come across a review on the TAC .308?

It seems like google can't even help me now.

 

[deadly0311]

Re: McMillan TAC .308

if i remember correctly one of the gun rags did a review on the Tac 30, but take it for what it is a gun rag review, those guys arent always known for being the best testers but they damn sure make a nice sentence. IIRC someone on here a while back was talkin about the action, i believe he made them for McM.

 

[scotharr]

Re: McMillan TAC .308

Hank, are you making $200K per year or more? That's the only way I could justify spending over $5K on a rifle that is no better than a $3K rifle. I love McM stocks, also live 30 minutes from them, but no way am I gonna waste that much excess dough on their name.

Save yourself a lot of money, and get yourself an equivilant or better rig:buy a GAP, Terry Cross, TACOPs rifle...so many great builders and that is one stop shopping too.

I also thought having something built locally was important. Changed my mind on that subject: now I think finding the best gunsmith that you get along well with is much more important. With as long as these guys all take to build a rifle, there really is no benefit to having someone local: UPS dude.