New Mcmillan F-open stocks

[Alex Wheeler]

Robbed these Pictures from Kelly Mcmillans facebook. 2 new options for the Kestros. Obviously in unfinished form.

 

[CaptainMal]

So get me the first one in yellow for a Panda. That does look like 3".

 

[KenOath]

Alex are they both the same length, are or when are they going to be available for purchase??

Cheers Rushty

 

[rotts4u]

I am glad to finally see some pics. I have read the press releases and other posts about the new model but nothing on their webpage at all.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

So far as I know the stocks themselves are the same lengths. Obviously the aluminum lowering rails of the zr add to that length. I have flat tops ordered. I assume you can order now.

 

[Rope2horns]

If I'm not mistaken,,,Kestros ZR is 7" longer than the normal Kestros.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

The zr version with the aluminum lowering rails should rock. Im glad to see the rails in the R as well. Love seeing new stuff like this when its an actual improvement over what we have had access to.

 

[Keith Glasscock]

I'm excited to see the ZR in person. I might have to have the rails mirror polished - just for fun.

 

[GT Accuracy]

I'm excited to see the ZR in person. I might have to have the rails mirror polished - just for fun.

I am surprised to see the ZR. I know this modification has been made by other smiths, to various stocks, for several years.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I am surprised to see the ZR. I know this modification has been made by other smiths, to various stocks, for several years.

Im not. If you have a good idea, you wont be the only one for long. Id think most products like that started with someone making it themselves and it catching on.

 

[Rope2horns]

I know Danny Biggs came up with/has something similar or maybe even exactly...and of course Dan Bramley. These are the two I personally know of, there may be others.

Two years ago Dan sent me the instructions on how to do this stock modification,,,honestly it was above my pay grade and I took a different stock route. I can appreciate having the opportunity to shoot the finished version of this style of stock without having to butcher a couple getting from point a to b.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I measured a Kestros. Its 21" from the trigger to the end of the forend. Kelly confirmed the ZR rails will add 7" to that.

 

[BIG D]

Just a thought. Why don't they make it where the "rail" system is interchangeable? Looks to me like the stock is basically the same other than the aluminum rail system. Make the rails an accessory the would slide into a dovetail system that is mounted on the side, or just bolt all the way through from one side to the other. Also a thought would be to slightly radius the corners that ride the bag so it won't cause premature bag wreckage. Just thoughts.

 

[Rope2horns]

Just a thought. Why don't they make it where the "rail" system is interchangeable? Looks to me like the stock is basically the same other than the aluminum rail system. Make the rails an accessory the would slide into a dovetail system that is mounted on the side, or just bolt all the way through from one side to the other. Also a thought would be to slightly radius the corners that ride the bag so it won't cause premature bag wreckage. Just thoughts.

Keep in mind this is very "in the rough" straight out the mold type deal and far from a finished product. I like your thinking.

 

[Cowtownup]

Are we going to need extended joysticks for our SEB rest?

 

[memilanuk]

Are we going to need extended joysticks for our SEB rest?

Pretty sure *I* won't...

 

[Keith Glasscock]

Are we going to need extended joysticks for our SEB rest?

Nope, just get your pet orangutan to shoot it for you

I know several shooters running longer handles on their seb's. seems to me that the longer handle has its advantages.

 

[BIG D]

Keep in mind this is very "in the rough" straight out the mold type deal and far from a finished product. I like your thinking.

I follow that it's in its beginning stages. I've had stocks over the years that I wish were designed with more versatility in the beginning. I understand one stock won't always be perfect. But this looks like a great idea that could have the options of one stock with both front bag riders optional.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

How are they going to finish the end of that red stock- i mean those channels need a finished end or something?

 

[Alex Wheeler]

They will machine them flush with the end of the stock like they do for me on my stock.