McMillan gamewarden vs gamescout

[laker]

Anyone have both of these and could grab some forearm width measurements for me and a couple forearm pictures. McMillan gives the same measurements for both stocks

 

[Elk Fire]

I am interested in these stocks as well. Thinking of one for a new build. 300 prc si. 25-26" Carbon barrel for weight, moderate scope, 14-16 top end power , not a mountain light sheep gun, but still capable for some timber elk hunting.... and out around 6-800 if need be.
Would be very interested in pros and cons if you will.

 

[GoosePilot]

Dont know the specs, but using a proof research sendero barrel it gets very thin. Saw a guy had one. Every smith ive talked to (and had both sticks) said to go with gamewarden

 

[lancetkenyon]

I have one of each. Game Scout on a Bartlein #3B, and Adjustable Game Warden on a Rock Creek "Sendero" contour.
What barrel contour are you wanting to run? I would not go over a #5 or 6 on a Game Scout. But a Game Warden is plenty for up to a Sendero/MTU/Heavy Palma contour.

Game Scout w. #3b


Game Warden w. "Sendero" (actually a bit heavier than Rem Sendero)

 

[laker]

Ended up going with an edge fill game warden. Found them on clearance for $550 shipped

 

[Shane Lindsey]

I was looking at those, but they won't take a RUM action so went with the Manners EH instead.

 

[laker]

I was looking at those, but they won't take a RUM action so went with the Manners EH instead.

Are you talking about the recoil?

 

[Elk Fire]

You can't put a RUM or long action into one?

 

[laker]

You can't put a RUM or long action into one?

McMillan doesn't recommend recoil over 300 win mag.

 

[Buster Hemlock]

Ended up going with an edge fill game warden. Found them on clearance for $550 shipped

Where did you find them? I'm interested. PM me if you like. Thanks

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Are you talking about the recoil?

McMillan doesn't recommend recoil over 300 win mag.

Yes, when I called McM they didn't recommend it.

 

[brentc]

Yes, when I called McM they didn't recommend it.

I concur. I wouldn't use an Edge fill on anything larger than 300 WM. MCM recently replaced an A3 Sporter Edge that I had bedded onto my lightweight 300 WM. It started cracking behind the front action screw despite having the action fully bedded.

After noticing the crack developing, I called and sent it in for repair, they called back a few days later and said they couldn't fix it, so they're building me a new one under warranty.

MCM recommended what they call "Enhanced Edge" fill for the replacement.

 

[cbjones89]

Yes, when I called McM they didn't recommend it.

If you upgrade your fill from standard to magnum fill there should be no issues if you have pillars. I have a 300 RUM in a Game Warden and haven't had any issues.

 

[brentc]

I think standard fill would probably be okay, but I don't think the Edge fill will last.