Bruno McMillan weight

[Grimey39]

I have a new Bruno McMillan BR stock and was wondering if weight can be added to butt before I start drilling. What material is in the butt? Thanks for any help.

 

[Big Mc]

I have a new Bruno McMillan BR stock and was wondering if weight can be added to butt before I start drilling. What material is in the butt? Thanks for any help.

Ask them.

 

[Rwfish]

If it’s a heavy stock, probably epoxy filled. If a lightweight then it is foam filled…

 

[Grimey39]

If it’s a heavy stock, probably epoxy filled. If a lightweight then it is foam filled…

Called McMillan and they said it could be drilled and weight added.
Thanks to everyone for the responses.

 

[Rwfish]

Called McMillan and they said it could be drilled and weight added.
Thanks to everyone for the responses.

I’ve done 2 using diving shot and epoxy pour thru 3/8” hole. You’ll want to try to keep the added weight as low as possible.

 

[alf]

Another way to skin the cat:

 

[Grimey39]

Another way to skin the cat:

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What size is the weight. Od and length. My butt stock is the diamond pattern so probably put it in the center of the butt as it is a little bigger there. Thanks

 

[alf]

What size is the weight. Od and length. My butt stock is the diamond pattern so probably put it in the center of the butt as it is a little bigger there. Thanks

That gun is long gone, so I can't give you any solid particulars. It was built as a LG/HG switch barrel. Basically it was set up for the 1 1/2 pound weight in the back, and a 1 1/2 pound heavier barrel, to keep the rifle balance in check when going from LG to HG.

 

[Grimey39]

That gun is long gone, so I can't give you any solid particulars. It was built as a LG/HG switch barrel. Basically it was set up for the 1 1/2 pound weight in the back, and a 1 1/2 pound heavier barrel, to keep the rifle balance in check when going from LG to HG.

Thanks for the information. I’m using the stock to make a 13-1/2 lb. 30BR. I’ve weighed all the components to be used and I’m going to be about a pound or at most a pound and a half light.

 

[Silo1616]

If you add a weight similar to alf's, beware the foam is not very strong. Would recommend glue in inserts (aluminum/brass) for the but plate screws and a sleeve (tube) for the weight to slip into.

 

[c2a4r3l]

Can you give a weight on the stock ?

 

[Rwfish]

Thanks for the information. I’m using the stock to make a 13-1/2 lb. 30BR. I’ve weighed all the components to be used and I’m going to be about a pound or at most a pound and a half light.

Does your stock already have the removable cap with weight tube in the center of the but? If so, a lead or brass bar in that (1/2”) will add ~12oz. If you want to splurge on tungsten it will get you at least a pound….

 

[Lumpy’s guns]

Another way to skin the cat:

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That is how my heavy is works great. If you pour it is permanent

 

[Grimey39]

Can you give a weight on the stock ?

The Bruno McMillan LV I have weighs 31oz. new. The HV is a few ounces heavier. I think about 34-36 ounces.

 

[Grimey39]

Does your stock already have the removable cap with weight tube in the center of the but? If so, a lead or brass bar in that (1/2”) will add ~12oz. If you want to splurge on tungsten it will get you at least a pound….

No my stock doesn’t have the weight tube like the McMillan Edge.
It will need to be drilled and using a tube for the weight will probably be the way to go. I have barrel shank pieces and copper tungsten we can turn and use as the weight. I also have the brass and aluminum inserts for the butt plate screws.