FAQs Archive

Q: Are Grayboe stocks made by McMillan Stocks?

Is Grayboe made by McMillan? No, Grayboe is not McMillan. It's a separate company, a separate brand, and it's not affiliated with McMillan Stocks. Every McMillan stock is hand layered and cured under heat and pressure. That process takes more time and more skill, and it's the same process that's earned McMillan its reputation with military, law enforcement, hunters, and competitive shooters for over 50 years.

Q: Are Mc3 Stocks made by McMillan Stocks?

Is Mc3 made by McMillan? No, Mc3 is not McMillan. It's a separate company, a separate brand, and it's not affiliated with McMillan Stocks. Every McMillan stock is hand layered and cured under heat and pressure. That process takes more time and more skill, and it's the same process that's earned McMillan its reputation with military, law enforcement, hunters, and competitive shooters for over 50 years.

Q: How can I tell if my stock is a McMillan?

How do I know if my stock is a genuine McMillan? McMillan stocks aren't stamped or labeled, so there's no marking to check for. If you picked one up secondhand without paperwork, that's a fair question to have, and an easy one for us to answer. If you'd like help confirming yours, send us three photos: the right side, the left side, and a top-down shot of the inletting with the rifle removed. Email them to stocks@mcmillanusa.com and we'll take a look.

Q: What is the difference between a flat top, basic inlet and full inlet?

What inlet options are available for my stock? Flat Top – A total stock blank. Gunsmiths and gunsmithing students often choose this when working on a project or keeping stocks on hand for future customer orders, so they can inlet any customer's rifle model themselves. Basic Inlet – The receiver outline and barrel channel are inlet, with float. No screw holes, trigger, safety, bolt handle, recoil lug, or bottom metal are inlet at all, only the action's outline and diameter, and the barrel channel. Many gun shops choose this option to keep stocks on hand and finish the inletting themselves when a customer orders a build. Full Inlet – A complete inlet for your rifle. Upon receiving the stock, your rifle should drop right in, bolt together, and be ready to shoot, no additional fitting needed. 80% of all our stock orders are built this way.

Q: What is length of pull, and how do I measure it?

What is length of pull, and how do I measure it? Length of pull (LOP) is the distance from the middle of your trigger finger to the butt of your firearm's stock. The beauty of a custom stock is that it can be made to your personal requirements. Most factory rifles come with a length of pull in the 13.5"-13.75" range. You may want more or less, depending on your physique. Adjustable butt plates are available if you need that flexibility. Use this diagram to measure LOP:

Q: What is a Decelerator pad?

What is a Decelerator pad? A Decelerator pad is a high-quality 1" recoil pad made by Pachmayr. It has no open side vents and is made of a medium-density rubber specifically designed to reduce felt recoil. We chose this pad specifically because it's one of the finest options on the market and can easily be modified to fit both standard and adjustable butt systems.