McRee G5 TMAG #2

[grywlf52]

Good Morning all,

I am looking at the McRee G5 as the title states. I have a Savage 110 long action with .308 and 30-06 barrels. Currently McRee does not have a stock for the 5.062 screw length. They only make them for the 4.275 and 4.40.
I have emailed them back and forth a few times but they are busy and behind. That and I am not sure I am conveying what I want/expect with one done for the long action.

I want the chasis to have the screw spacing for the 5.062" action and setup for the standard short action .308 McRee/AI mags.

Would the placement of the barrel lug prevent me from getting a 4.275 or 4.40 chasis and having a smith drill a hole for the 5.062 front screw? Or do I wait for McRee to figure it out and put one into production? Or do I get a shorter reciever whether buy or traade out the LA?

Thanks

[memilanuk]

Have you looked at other chassis systems such as XLR or PDC? I like McRee stocks a lot, but I do think I've seen at least one long-action XLR-stocked rifle floating around (on a 110FCP).

[grywlf52]

Have you looked at other chassis systems such as XLR or PDC? I like McRee stocks a lot, but I do think I've seen at least one long-action XLR-stocked rifle floating around (on a 110FCP).

I did not see those before. I looked them up this morning. The PDC doesn't cover a LA, just the shorties. The XLR would do it but is also about $250 more when adding the $115 folder option. The McRee (at least for SA) are $660 right now.

I may just have to suck it up and go with the CDI bottom metal and different stock or get a short action.

I want a det. mag, a stock with some weight, and compact. I tried a BC stock on my .308 with my 175 gr loads and it was just too brutal shooting all day. The Choate at 6 lbs has that benefit but man is it just plain ugly.

Thanks for the leads though. My search fu was not strong enough to find those.

[capreppy]

Probably easier to get a SA. There are no AI mags setup for the 308/30-06 round. You would have to take an existing round and tweak the magazine.

[grywlf52]

Probably easier to get a SA. There are no AI mags setup for the 308/30-06 round. You would have to take an existing round and tweak the magazine.

I can live without shooting -06 out of a mag. I could single feed that if the barrel ever went back on it. Then again it is a standard profile hunting barrel so I would just put that on the other reciever with the BC stock.

I hear what you are saying though. Guess I need to search for a SA. Now what one is better, 4.400 or the 4.275 as far as aftermarket parts? Or does it really not matter?

[capreppy]

I can live without shooting -06 out of a mag. I could single feed that if the barrel ever went back on it. Then again it is a standard profile hunting barrel so I would just put that on the other reciever with the BC stock.

I hear what you are saying though. Guess I need to search for a SA. Now what one is better, 4.400 or the 4.275 as far as aftermarket parts? Or does it really not matter?

If you go with chassis none. If you go with a traditional stock, most of the times it doesn't matter. There are some stocks only available on the older 4.27 and vice versa.

For other accessories, does not make a difference.

With that being said, if you're not going to rebarrel and going to stick with a sporter profile, I might suggest staying away from a forend style chassis. A sporter profile barrel in a handguard forend just doesn't look right.

edit: well that is personal preference, but that is my preference :)

[grywlf52]

I guess this is my inability to properly convey my thoughts.
My current setup is a 110 LA, .308 with a heavy ER Shaw barrel in a Choate USS, with a Ken Farrel 20 MOA rail, SWFA SS 5-20MRAD and Rifle basix trigger. I want to ditch the USS and get a stock/chassis with a det. mag. This is for a long range setup and needs weight so as not to punish me all day with 175gr loads.

I have another 110 LA that can wear any of the other three barrels (.223, 6.8SPCII and 30-06) that I have with either the BC or factory walnut stock. All of which are mainly for hunting anyway.



Ultimately I guess, I need to build the .308 from the barrel up with a SA and one of the three chassis. Can you recommend a place to look for a SA action?

[capreppy]

Give Jim @ NSS a call. He still has a few SA available. It'll be a new action and will be the quickest way to get an action to move your 308 barrel to.

[masterblaster]

Call Mcrees after 12 oclock midwest time, I have talked with them 3 times in the past two weeks, they make some stocks for 50 bmg from what I understand, I ordered the floding stock in OD green.

[grywlf52]

Model 11 CF order from Jim at NSS, G5 ordered from McRee for 4.40" along with stock pad and 2-10rnd mags. Now trying to get ahold of Farrell to get the correct 20 MOA base for this action.

[masterblaster]

Who is Farrel? I am going through the same thing, have a new 111 300 wm, was thinking about a Mcrees, have one for my Rem 10 FP but didn't realize they didn't make a long action. I will call after 12 tomorrow, If they cant do I will go with the Choate Tactical with CDI bottom metal, have one of these to for my Rem 700 308 and it is nice.

[grywlf52]

Ken Farrell, they do mounts and rings.

Once the parts come in, I am going to have to list some things up for sale.

[grywlf52]

Time to get to work and swapping stuff out.

That and decide how I want to paint her up after I get it all fitted together.

[ODA 0121]

I've spent time behind both the McRee and the XLR and like the XLR much better. It's a few dollars more but well worth it.

[QuarterHorse]

I've spent time behind both the McRee and the XLR and like the XLR much better. It's a few dollars more but well worth it.

I know this is somewhat of an old thread, but can you elaborate? Thank you

[derrelw]

That is a wild looking stock. Are you going to keep it raw aluminum or have it coated? And more important how does it shoot?

[grywlf52]

Moe reminded me of this thread.
After having it together for awhile and getting it adjusted to where I want, it is great. I love this stock. I finally got it painted.

Prep was a full rifle wipe down with rubbing alcohol. Then I taped off the scope and places I didn't want any paint. I just used Krylon Camoflage series. (Hind sight, I should have spent the extra for the duracoat at $75, It still would have gotten a paint job over it for the full rifle.) Tip for painting, use multiple coats of the same color before throwing the second/third color on.





Taped off and sage over the olive green.



A few sprays of brown. Now to let it dry before I take the tape off.



It was a PITA removing the tape




Not the greatest but hey, it's Krylon, either sand blast or give it extra coats.

[moecarama]

That came out nice; I am getting ready to degrease and paint mine.......should have spent the extra for cerakote myself. $20.00 worth of Rustoleuom you betcha!