mcmillan vs. bell & carlson
 

I have a Rem. 700 that I want to put a new stock & trigger on.
My question is do I go with the mcmillan or the bell & carlson?
I know the mcmillan is more costly is it worth it?
Also is this a big improvement over the the factory synthetic stock that's on the gun now?
The gun shoots good as is, just got a few bucks to play with and I want to do a little customizing.

I'd go with the McMillan swirly (you can choose the colors).

I love mcmillan. Stiffest stock made.

I would certainly pick a Mc Millan over a B&C. Another great stock in made by Manners. They are slightly faster in shipping than Mc Millan and also offer a superior stock.

http://mannersstocks.com/

3 replys & all 3 pick Mcmillan so looks like mcmillan it is ! Gonna google Manners also and check them out before I purchase the mcmillan.
thanks guys

I have both mc millian and bc stocks on various rifles. The both work. Given a choice (sometimes money matters) I'd go with McMillian every time. My sako's all are in McMillians and my howa's and mausers are in BC's. The BC's once bedded are just as stable. They seem (at least the ones I have) to be a little thicker in the forearm and have a little more weight.

I have McMillan, Manners, B&C and HS-Precision...they are all well made stocks. I prefer Manners over the rest, their customer service is awesome!!

Pick one that is comfortable to you and once its bedded it will last forever!!

I checked out Manners , also looks like a nice stock. Could you guys give me some ideas on some " options " that would inhance the stock. Also what is "bedding " ? I've only used stock rifles so this is all new to me..........thanks.

What model are you looking at, and what options are available? I have a 100% carbon fiber stock from Manners (clear coat, no paint) that is really sweet! But, last I talked with them them were no longer offering that has an option.

Bedding is a compound that goes on the stock between the stock and the action to create a perfect mounting surface and also makes for a stiffer stock. Whoever is building the gun will most likely bed it for you also...

The MCS-SL

I would go with the McMillan, also check out H.S. Precision, you cant go wrong with either. Bell & Carlsons are nice, that is what I have on my Ruger 280, no complaints it works great but it is not the stock that either of the ones i mentioned above. I dont know if they still do or not but I have a Rem. 700 Sendero 300 Ultra Mag., one of the first ones made that came from Rem. custom shop, it came with a factory H.S. Precision stock, top quality for sure.

I'm leaning more towards the Mcmillian because of the larger selection,and also the quality. I haven't counted out Manners though.
Does anyone know if either one of these companies will mount the barrel and action in the stock?

not even comptiition,get the mcmillian and dont look back. B&C dont even come close,garbage stocks.mho