Looking for suggestions from the group on stock makers that offer stocks to fit my 50 BMG project with a BAT EX 2". McMillan used to offer a stock called the Big Mac that I like, but after reaching out to them the only one they currently offer is the Beast 2, which isn't really my cup of tea. Also not looking for a chassis style stock. Appreciate any suggestions from all the folks here who know way more than I do, thank you!
Stock for BAT EX 2.0
- Thread starter HonkinDonky
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Fiberglass or laminate would be ok with me. The hybrid stock you mention is something I'm not familiar with, so I'll have to do some googling on that one.
I just want to buy a stock that is made for the application. I understand some inletting and bedding will be required, but I don't want or have time for building one. I'm not sure if Richard's would even have one large enough for this rifle, but maybe they do.
I have the Big Mac and 2 Beasts. The main difference between them is the width of the forend. You’re not missing out on the Big Mac because it is the smaller, narrower stock overall. I use it for a .375 Cheytac and I would not pick it for the much much bigger 50.
You want a beefy stock on the big 50 in my opinion. It’s double everything across the board that the .408 Cheytac is. I run 2 inch Bat L single shots in all of those. I have a 2-1/2” EX for .50 in their heavy Benchrest stock, with a 5 inch wide flat forend. The Beast stocks are the real deal.
You want a beefy stock on the big 50 in my opinion. It’s double everything across the board that the .408 Cheytac is. I run 2 inch Bat L single shots in all of those. I have a 2-1/2” EX for .50 in their heavy Benchrest stock, with a 5 inch wide flat forend. The Beast stocks are the real deal.
Appreciate the feedback on the Beast. I guess my concern is that looking at the pic they have on their website it looks like a super cheesy adjustable cheekpiece on there that I didn't care for. Maybe it is better in reality than the website makes it look.
ChristianSilver
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What width forend are you needing or wanting?
I think you’d like it on examination. It’s up to their high production standards of quality. No looseness, tinniness or rattles. I wish I had ordered a cheek rest on the Big Mac. But that was custom stock number 1, and I was conservative on checking boxes. They are miles ahead of the strap on after market cheek piece that I use on it.
I should add, each kind of Beast they made. Equally good.
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Hit up @Ronnie milford
He built a beast of a stock for Tom Jacobs to accommodate a very large action.
He built a beast of a stock for Tom Jacobs to accommodate a very large action.
I have a laminate copy of a BR50 stock. I bought it for a 2"MB and it's inlet for an L I believe, I need to measure. The plan I had isn't going to work for it so I would let it go. Let me know if you'd be interested and I'll send some pics and measure for sure. It is for a 2" action though.
I very well might be interested, My BAT EX is a 2".
Well, I still can't initiate a PM conversation on here for some reason. If you want, send me your phone number and I'll send you some pics.
PM Sent with phone number, thx.
Tucker65
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I used a McMillan 50 LBR stock on the 50 BMG I had built using the same Bat 2" action you're using. I see McMillan only sells it in a flat top now but when I purchased mine back then I was able to have them inlet the complete stock and it fit perfect.
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