FAQs Archive

Q: How do I choose the right recoil pad for comfort?

How do I choose the right recoil pad for comfort? Our standard option is the Pachmayr Decelerator, a high quality 1-inch recoil pad with no open side vents, made of medium density rubber specifically designed to reduce felt recoil. We chose it because it's one of the finest pads on the market, and it can be modified to fit both standard and adjustable butt systems. It's available in Medium, Large, and X-Large sizes, in 1/2-inch or 1-inch thickness depending on the size. If you're shooting heavier calibers or spending long days behind the rifle, this is where comfort starts.

Q: How do I know if a stock will be comfortable for long sessions?

How do I know if a stock will be comfortable for long prone sessions? Comfort over long sessions comes down to length of pull, cheekpiece fit, and recoil pad choice matched to your body and your caliber. Getting your LOP measured correctly and choosing the right pad, like our Decelerator, up front makes the biggest difference. Use this diagram to measure LOP:

Q: Do McMillan stocks need to be bedded?

Do McMillan stocks need to be bedded? No. McMillan stocks are built with aluminum pillars machined directly into the stock at the action screw locations. That pillar system holds your action square and consistent without epoxy bedding, so you get precision fit straight out of the box.