Tag Archives: Custom Rifle Stocks

This post is about the rifle stocks the best precision rifle shooters are using. It is based on what the top 50 long-range shooters nationwide brought with them to the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Finale a couple weeks ago. This is the major league of sniper style matches with target engagements ranging from 25 to 1,200+ yards, but there is definitely a focus on the “precision” rifle part regardless of the range. Virtually all of the matches require competitors to carry their rifles over miles of rough terrain and fire from improvised, positional shooting positions. This means rifle stock selection is ...

McMillan marble stocks are conspicuous and unmistakable. They pioneered the molded-in, swirling colors finish and its become a hallmark of McMillan stocks. But if you’re like me … you’ve seen some you really like, and some that are so ugly they almost scare you away from the idea completely. It’s just seems like such a gamble on an expensive stock. “It’s a bit of a crap shoot if you’re trying to get exactly what you envision. That said, I haven’t been disappointed with how any of them turned out.” – Owner of 4 McMillan marble stocks That is exactly what ...

This gallery contains McMillan stock pictures where the primary colors are all earth tones like Olive, Tan, or Brown.  These are typically the most popular colors for McMillan marble stocks, because these finishes not only looks good … but they can also be used as an effective camouflage pattern when using these colors. There are several other photo galleries for other colors and also for McMillan’s camo & flame stock patterns as well.  I even have a few tips for things to keep in mind when ordering a McMillan stock. View Other Stock Photo Galleries & McMillan Stock Ordering Tips

The photo gallery below has McMillan stock pictures that are primarily gray or strictly black & white.  These represent some of the most popular stock colors for a McMillan marble finish. Grey stocks especially good with stainless steel actions & barrels. I’ve created several other photo galleries for other colors and also for McMillan’s camo & flame stock patterns as well.  I even have a few tips for things to keep in mind when ordering a McMillan stock. View Other Stock Photo Galleries & McMillan Stock Ordering Tips

This photo gallery contains McMillan stock pictures that are primarily green, blue or turquoise.  The green stocks included in this gallery are all primarily a “true green”, but there is another photo gallery for olive stocks.  There is some similarity, but the olive stocks were grouped with the more subdued, earth-tones like tan and brown.  These McMillan stocks are all brighter colors, and very popular among benchrest and competition shooters.  They are more wild and unusual and can really make your rifle stand out. I’ve created several other photo galleries for other colors and also for McMillan’s camo & flame stock patterns as ...

This gallery has pictures of McMillan stocks that are primarily red or burgandy.  These stocks are a little more wild & unusual, and are used by a lot of benchrest and competition shooters.  They can make your rifle stand out from the row of flat dark earth rifles around it. I’ve created several other photo galleries for other colors and also for McMillan’s camo & flame stock patterns as well.  I even have a few tips for things to keep in mind when ordering a McMillan stock.  Just click the link below to view the other photo galleries. View Other Stock Photo ...

These are all photos of McMillan marble stocks that are primarily orange or yellow.  These are the brightest of the McMillan stock options, and can really help your stock standout and represent your unique personality.  These color ratios are very popular among benchrest and competition shooters. I’ve created several other photo galleries for other colors and also for McMillan’s camo & flame stock patterns as well.  I even have a few tips for things to keep in mind when ordering a McMillan stock. View Other Stock Photo Galleries & McMillan Stock Ordering Tips

This photo gallery has all of the Grape, Purple & Pink McMillan stock pictures.  Although these are typically seen as a little more girly … I have to admit some of them look pretty sharp.  These colors will definitely give your rifle a look that is unique to you, and might even convince your girlfriend to go shoot with you.  I’m not sure if that is a blessing or a curse … but maybe it’s an excuse to buy another gun? I’ve created several other photo galleries for other colors and also for McMillan’s camo & flame stock patterns as ...

This photo gallery contains McMillan marble stock pictures that have the “flame” finish.  McMillan’s flame marble stock finish (also somtimes called a fade finish) is made using three colors that transition from the lightest at one end of the stock to the darkest at the other end.  The dark end is typically at the butt of the rifle.  The gallery includes all colors of stocks with a flame finish. I’ve created several other photo galleries for other colors and also for McMillan’s camo & flame stock patterns as well.  I even have a few tips for things to keep in mind ...

There are two types of adjustments you can make on the McMillan A5 stocks: Adjust Length of Pull (LOP) Adjust Comb (i.e. cheek piece) Both of these adjustments are designed to provide better site acquisition, comfort, and control of your weapon.  These same adjustments are common on most of McMillan tactical style stocks (A3, A4, A3-5, etc), as well as some competition and other models of stocks. How To Adjust Length of Pull (LOP) On McMillan Stocks If you don’t know what your length of pull should be, it’s easy to measure.  Check out this article on how to measure your ...