Bruno McMillan BR Stocks

[Grimey39]

This is my first post so please bear with me. I would like opinions for the Bruno McMillan BR stocks Lester currently sales. I know they are partially inletted for Bat B actions so I thinks you could still finish in letting for a Panda or Farley Black Widow. Just need input for your thoughts on the stock. Thanks for any help.

 

[kelbro]

Ask Lester. He won't steer you wrong.

 

[Grimey39]

Ask Lester. He won't steer you wrong.

Thanks I appreciate the response.

 

[kelbro]

Thanks I appreciate the response.

I've patronized Brunos for 25 yrs and never had a concern with any member of the team there. Great folks.

 

[WSnyder]

A big plus for them is Lester uses them and he's won a lot with them. Yes, ask him what he thinks about inletting for other actions. I'd think that it wouldn't be a problem or at least not much of a problem. FWIW I have two, a Gen 1 and a Gen 2.

 

[Grimey39]

A big plus for them is Lester uses them and he's won a lot with them. Yes, ask him what he thinks about inletting for other actions. I'd think that it wouldn't be a problem or at least not much of a problem. FWIW I have two, a Gen 1 and a Gen 2.

Sorry I’m a little behind but what is the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2? Are the stocks he has now have the large pistol grip like a Scoville or Leonard? I have a Leonard but I just don’t really like the large grip and as you know they really don’t have very much of a pistol grip.

 

[WSnyder]

The main difference is the Gen 1 had a thinner wrist. It was thickened, beefed up if you will. That change happened a long time ago. I have no idea how it compares to a Scoville or Leonard and why would the grip make much difference on a SRBR stock anyhow? You don't actually grip it so I'm puzzled there.

 

[Grimey39]

The main difference is the Gen 1 had a thinner wrist. It was thickened, beefed up if you will. That change happened a long time ago. I have no idea how it compares to a Scoville or Leonard and why would the grip make much difference on a SRBR stock anyhow? You don't actually grip it so I'm puzzled there.

It’s been a while since I shot competitively and I was just more comfortable with the smaller grip. I just need to practice more and get accustomed to the new grip style.

 

[AlNyhus]

I've had several of the Bruno/McMillan pattern stocks. They're my favorite. -Al

 

[Grimey39]

Thanks Al for your response. I’m always trying to keep up with you, Jackie and Randy. Keep up with the score shooting and making bullets for the 30 BR.

 

[jackieschmidt]

Almost any stock can be routed out and remolded to what ever action you can fit into it.

I have a couple of stocks that have been remolded to accommodate whatever action I needed to put in it.

The Bruno is about as good as anything available. It will be a little heavier than a Scoville are Scarborough, but you can make LV weight with one as long as it is under 28 ounces bedded.

Buying a stock has come down to availability more than anything else.

 

[AlNyhus]

The main difference is the Gen 1 had a thinner wrist. It was thickened, beefed up if you will. That change happened a long time ago. I have no idea how it compares to a Scoville or Leonard and why would the grip make much difference on a SRBR stock anyhow? You don't actually grip it so I'm puzzled there.

On two Gen 1's, I inletted 3/8" dia., heavily knurled aluminum rounds in original AcraGlas (the runny stuff) from behind the tang area at an angle down to the bottom of the grip. Once the bedded, you couldn't see that anything had been done.

You'd be surprised how many people use some sort of 'grip-tion' on the 13.5 lb. 30BR's. Then, check out the 10 lb, 2.25" forend HBR shooters.

Good shootin' -Al

 

[Grimey39]

On two Gen 1's, I inletted 3/8" dia., heavily knurled aluminum rounds in original AcraGlas (the runny stuff) from behind the tang area at an angle down to the bottom of the grip. Once the bedded, you couldn't see that anything had been done.

You'd be surprised how many people use some sort of 'grip-tion' on the 13.5 lb. 30BR's. Then, check out the 10 lb, 2.25" forend HBR shooters.

Good shootin' -Al

Thanks to you and Jackie on the replies and information. Not real concerned about the weight as this will probably be used on a 13.5 lb 30BR.

 

[AlNyhus]

Thanks to you and Jackie on the replies and information. Not real concerned about the weight as this will probably be used on a 13.5 lb 30BR.

Depending on the scope you're going to use, you could opt a LV stock/HV barrel and a goodly amount of weight in the back end. Or a HV stock, a LV barrel and still have some ballast in the trunk. Of course, if you're going to use a tuner that figures in, as well.

 

[Grimey39]

Depending on the scope you're going to use, you could opt a LV stock/HV barrel and a goodly amount of weight in the back end. Or a HV stock, a LV barrel and still have some ballast in the trunk. Of course, if you're going to use a tuner that figures in, as well.

Al, that gives me options to think about and I really appreciate you guys taking time to give me your advice. I’ll probably have more questions so don’t get tired of me.
Thanks again

 

[SmittyJon]

The main difference is the Gen 1 had a thinner wrist. It was thickened, beefed up if you will. That change happened a long time ago. I have no idea how it compares to a Scoville or Leonard and why would the grip make much difference on a SRBR stock anyhow? You don't actually grip it so I'm puzzled there.

Also different is the shape of the fore end. Gen 1's curved profile comes down to a sharp corner with the flat bottom. Gen 2, the curve comes down to flat, parallel band, about 1/2" wide, and has a slightly rounded corner where it the joins the flat bottom.

Having had both, I found the Gen 2 profile tracks better in the front bag than the earlier one. But that is based on my own personal experience. I know a few (Score BR) competitors that have Gen 1's and do fine with them.

SJ

 

[Grimey39]

Also different is the shape of the fore end. Gen 1's curved profile comes down to a sharp corner with the flat bottom. Gen 2, the curve comes down to flat, parallel band, about 1/2" wide, and has a slightly rounded corner where it the joins the flat bottom.

Having had both, I found the Gen 2 profile tracks better in the front bag than the earlier one. But that is based on my own personal experience. I know a few (Score BR) competitors that have Gen 1's and do fine with them.

SJ

Thanks for the information I need all the good info I can get.

 

[AlNyhus]

SmittyJon is dead on about the fore end differences.

These aren't the greatest photos but you can see the difference on one of Gen1's and my current Gen2.

Gen1:

Gen2:

 

[Grimey39]

SmittyJon is dead on about the fore end differences.

These aren't the greatest photos but you can see the difference on one of Gen1's and my current Gen2.

Gen1:

Gen2:

Al, Thanks so much for the pictures. Helps me in a decision for a possible stock. I have a Farley Black Widow 30BR with a HV Kreiger barrel with a 3” barrel block in a Leonard stock at 13 1/2 lbs.
My 10.5 lb rifle is a 6PPC built by Kelbly’s for their father George to shoot in the World shoot around 2015/2016. It has a Kelbly’s BRFB stock and I just like how it feels. That is why I was asking the questions about the Bruno McMillan stock. Sorry to ramble but I really appreciate you sending the great information. By the way if I got one of Bruno’s stocks it would be for the Farley. I would then need to find someone to fit, pillar bed and screw in. No glue in so if I decided to put back in the Leonard. Only use the barrel block in the Leonard.

 

[Boilermaker]

If you like the Kelbly BRFB stock, you might consider a TMBR stock from Tom Meredith. I believe they are very similar to the Kelbly stock. They are all made by McMillan now. I have included a picture of the one I owned.

Regardless if you go the TMBR stock route or not, Tom would be the guy I would want to do the inletting and bedding for me. He is one of the best in the country for stock work.

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