Author Topic: Rimrock or Mcmillan (Read 1147 times)

jcurrie · « **on:** June 25, 2004, 06:30:07 AM »

Which is the better choice? It seems price is real close. I need some advice. Thanks, Jeff

Zachary · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2004, 06:45:42 AM »

Clearly McMillan. I can't believe the price is close. But even if it is, the quality is not.

McMillan is the best.

Zachary

CEJ1895 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2004, 02:35:04 AM »

jcurrie - I'm with Zachary on this one! I've got two McMillian stocked rifles and I can't say enough good things about them! You can't go wrong with them. CEJ...

jcurrie · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2004, 05:47:21 AM »

I thought I had read on here that someone had used Rimrock type stocks and that their opinion was that Rimrock stocks where better than macs and HS. I got a brochure on rimrock stocks that states they are of suberb quality. Was trying to get advice from somebody that was up to speed on both. Rimrock claims theirs are lighter than Macs and are top quality. I am just trying to get info. I know Macs are great, but was looking for something lighter and high quality. Thanks

Zachary · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2004, 06:46:02 AM »

Higher quality? Forget it! No stock is of higher quality than McMillan - Period.

Look, get what you want, but certainly don't based your decision on a biased brochure from a company.

You asked us, we told you - McMillan.

Zachary

jcurrie · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2004, 09:14:51 AM »

Ok Ok so Big Mac it is. Thanks

oldelkhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2004, 07:09:32 AM »

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Higher quality? Forget it! No stock is of higher quality than McMillan - Period.

Have you owned a Rimrock Stock? I have owned both. The Rimrock is lighter and stronger and better construction and has a feel that no Mcmillan stock to date has matched. Only problem with a Rimrock is they come in one style and limited number of rifles it can be mated to.

Zachary · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2004, 06:58:31 AM »

I have not owned a rimrock, but I have used a friend's rifle that had one on it. I honestly don't think that it was comparable to the McMillan. Most gunsmiths will also tell you that McMillan is the best as well, and also easy to work with (partly due to their excellent quality.) When you glass bed an action on an HS stock, some chipping may occur to the inside of the stock. However, that is less common on the McMillan because the HS is more porous than the McMillan.

Also, look at top quality bench rest rifles, as well as other top custom rifles - they usually wear McMillan stock, and that's for a good reason - they are the best.

I'm not saying that Rimrock is junk, but, in my opinion, just not comparable to the McMillan.

Trust me, I have no incentive to push McMillan stocks, this is just my unbiased and neutral opinion based on my own personal experience.

The only thing that I agree with that is againt McMillan is that they are generally heavier, but that's partly because they are so high quality that they are less porous and have more synthetic fibers inside of them.

Zachary

TreeFarmer · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2004, 03:22:42 PM »

I have 2 of the Pacific Research made Rimrock stocks and currently have a custom G33/40 barreled action at Borden Rifles being fitted for one of their Rimrock stocks. I talked with Jim Borden yesterday (7/2) and the completed stock and action will be back to me next week. Sent them the action on May 11th so the turnaround will be about 8 weeks. However, this is a custom fit and they orginally had quoted me 10 weeks delivery. I have seen many examples of their stock work and cannot find any fault with it. It handles recoil extremely well and is very functional. I also have stocks by H-S Precision and McMillan. To me, only stock that handles recoil as well as the Rimrock is the McMillan Sako style stock. I don't think you would be disappointed with a Rimrock. The main thing is to find a stock that fits you. You may want to have a gunsmith measure you for the stock before ordering, no matter which one you get.

jcurrie · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2004, 09:44:37 AM »

Thanks everybody for your info. I went ahead and got the Mcmillan. I think I will be well pleased with it. I am still interested in getting my hands on a Rimrock to see how they really feel. Jeff

oldelkhunter · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2004, 06:43:55 AM »

The rimrock design is the same darn fiberglass and fiberglass technology that Mcmillan uses in their construction with exception ofa foam core plus they have a heavy fiberglass roving glassed around this core. They initially manufactured prosthetic arms and legs which require precise tolerances and high strength to weight ratio. I would not go on gunsmith recommendation only because Mcmillans are made for more models and styles and therefore more gunsmiths would tend to use one. My own gunsmith has all 3 plus H&S of the mentioned brands in his shop and has no preference for either one. I prefer the feel of Rimrock along with its checkering and feel it is far superior to that of any Mcmillan made. Now Mcmillan is coming out with lightweight stocks I guess they are getting dinged by their competitors is my only guess and they are charging almost double what a Rimrock or High Tech costs.