M70 .375 Safari Express with new McMillan stock pics

[shuter]

Hey guys, just got my Model 70 Safari Express .375 H&H back from having a McMillan "Dark McWoody" stock installed. Bedding/fitting was done by Brad at Phoenix Custom Rifles. Posting factory vs. McMillan pics below. Stock is super solid and feels great. Dark coloring with red pad is exactly what I wanted, though I realize some won't like the look. Anyway, just wanted to put it out there...

 

[brushmore]

Very nice!

 

[ScottG]

I think is nice. As long as your happy. Good luck with it.

 

[ActionBob]

Definitely a unique look. Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

 

[bebo]

Very nice! indeed!!
Is it expensive ?

 

[shuter]

Very nice! indeed!!
Is it expensive ?

Total with all bedding work around $800.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Very nice, McMillan sure makes a good stock. I've lived here in the Phoenix area now for almost 14 years and never heard of Phoenix Custom Rifles, and there all of about 5 minutes from my office.

 

[shuter]

Very nice, McMillan sure makes a good stock. I've lived here in the Phoenix area now for almost 14 years and never heard of Phoenix Custom Rifles, and there all of about 5 minutes from my office.

Phil, I worked with Brad at PCR. They build mostly high-end "tactical rifles", but McMillan has them bed a lot of stocks for them. Their work and attention to detail is impeccable. They install a solid carbon fiber "crossbolt" in the rear, even though McMillan says no need, and he drilled out McMillan's 1/2" pillars and installed 5/8" for no extra charge because he thought that's what the rifle needed. Great guys!

 

[matt85]

I think it actually looks pretty good! the only thing I find a bit strange is the texture of the grip surfaces.

-matt

 

[Ryno Botma]

Looks great now you are ready to tame the dark continent

Enjoy it hope it bags you some great trophies

Happy hunting

 

[bebo]

More I look at it more envy....

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

That looks great. I like it.
Witold

 

[shuter]

I think it actually looks pretty good! the only thing I find a bit strange is the texture of the grip surfaces.

-matt

This is their "Express" model stock, which only offers texturing vs. checkering. Other option is their "Supergrade" with a bit less drop at heel & comb and would make it tougher to use iron sights. Doubtful I ever would use them anyway, but I felt this one was better all around. If given the choice, I guess I'd prefer checkering, but the stippling/texturing feels realy good.

 

[shuter]

Thanks for the compliments, all. My goal was to have a rock-solid stable stock for use in any weather that wouldn't warp, etc. I definitely got that! Just didn't want a standard black or brown solid color, so McMillan offers their swirled "McWoody". This is the dark version of it.

 

[Panielsen]

Very nice! I like the color as it is more traditional.

 

[norfolk shooter]

Nice chair buddy! Oh and that rifle looks rather nice too. The stock looks a lot like a nice dark wood

 

[shuter]

Nice chair buddy! Oh and that rifle looks rather nice too. The stock looks a lot like a nice dark wood

Thanks, Norfolk! I'm liking it more every day...the chair and the rifle I get a lot of work done in that chair...

 

[Redruff]

Very nice and natural looking!

R.

 

[shuter]

Very nice and natural looking!

R.

Thank you, sir!

 

[shuter]

Shot my McMillan-stocked Model 70 .375 H&H for the first time today since getting it back. First 3 shots (Hornday 270 gr. Superformance FL @ 2,780 fps chrono'd) landed in .80" @100 yds. Again, bedding work was done by Brad at Phoenix Custom Rifles, and I can't recommend him/them highly enough. McMillan shipped direct to them and Brad installed oversized, 5/8" pillars and bedded full length, due to the forward recoil lug. Also installed a solid carbon fiber rear "cross bolt".