McMillan Game Hunter VS. Pure Precision Altitude?

[wilkup]

I have a Game Hunter edge but am curious if there are any advantages to the Altitude? I've never owned the Altitude but see a ton of guys building with them and nothing negative said that I'm aware of.
Is one better than the other?
If you've had both, what's your experience been?

 

[Mark37082]

I don't have the Game Hunter, but do have the Altitude. The Monte Carlo design on the GH is attractive to look at, but to each their own. 3 ounces more weight is not a big deal on a stock. Both are light weight. Neither are great for shooting prone. I have no complaints with the Altitude for my style of hunting. It fits me well which is the most important part when choosing a stock IMO.

 

[wilkup]

I don't have the Game Hunter, but do have the Altitude. The Monte Carlo design on the GH is attractive to look at, but to each their own. 3 ounces more weight is not a big deal on a stock. Both are light weight. Neither are great for shooting prone. I have no complaints with the Altitude for my style of hunting. It fits me well which is the most important part when choosing a stock IMO.

Why do you think they're not great for shooting prone?

 

[grouse]

I found the vertical grip on the altitude too thick and wide to be comfortable. McMillan all the way

 

[Mark37082]

Why do you think they're not great for shooting prone?

The drop at the toe induces muzzle rise when used with bags or rear support. Spotting shots is often difficult with this design. It's not a big deal on a hunting rifle for me.

 

[JuddL]

Grouse is 100% correct. I've owned both and still have the Game Hunter. It's all in the grip, I didn't mind the vertical grip but didn't like how fat the grip was.

Good luck!