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I reconnected with Mark Bansner today. I had an in depth discussion with him about his new stocks and their fabrication.

I was most interested in the construction and materials used in his stocks. I believe these new offerings are the finest synthetic stock being made. Mark has taken advantage of advances in manufacturing (CNC machining) and in materials science to produce the best stocks made in the US. Bold assertion I know.

He makes a svelte well shaped hunting sporter. Many on this forum bemoan the difficulty in getting a Legend stock for either a M70 or 700. Y’all may want to take a look at the David Miller Classic design which is now available for both M70 and 700 actions.

I have the Miller stock on a post 64 Model 70 and agree, it's a fantastic design and Mark is great to work with.

Thanks for the report, I’ll check it out.

I have a couple of his Miller pattern stocks and they are very nice. I chose them over a Legend because of their lighter weight but I wish they had checkering like the Legends have. If they were both the same weight I’d take a Legend hands down as I consider it the best looking and feeling glass/kevlar stock for a 70 Sporter.

I've got one on a Model 70 Classic in 30-06, with another at the smith to go on a Model 70 Classic in 308. Superb is right.


Okie John

On checkering….
I have had the checkering filled on the McMillan stocks that I have had.
We all like different things!

Any pictures of thr Banser's stocks and the Miller style?
How much are these stocks and what do they weigh?

Hal

Tag. Going to need a stock for a stainless classic 375 H&H one of these days….

Nice to hear the Bansner stocks are still being offered.

I have two older ones - one on a M70 .30-06 and the other on a M70 .375 H&H - and I wouldn't swap them out for anything else.

Bansner and Co website has pictures and descriptions.

Here is mine. It’s unfinished as it came out of the box.
M70, 24” barrel.

I have a Bansner on my M70 classic stainless 375 and it is superb!

My GS recommends the Bansner first when I talk about stocking a rifle for hunting. He builds enough rifles for people that I'd just say "whatever you decide, I'll be happy with it." When I figure out what I want to build on my HVA action, I'll be using the Bansner stock he recommends.

Have you put your hands on one or are you basing your opinion on the conversation?

I finished up one of Mr. Bansner's Sheep Hunter stocks (newer production) for a long action 700 a while back. It turned out very nice. I'd finished several in the past and the recent production model did seem quicker to finish. I liked it so much I ordered one for a short action but I haven't gotten around to starting on it yet.

Just checked and I noticed he is producing M7 stocks again. Like I need another project...

I have one of his Sheep Hunter stocks that I purchased used and bedded, does anyone know if Bansner will re-bed the stock to my current action?

It’s about time that someone build a quality synthetic for the Model 70’s.

My McMillan Classic is 34 years old, and has been great. I wish they still made it! memtb

Here is an unfinished model 70 stock that I converted to LH. Apparently now they are inletting for lefties.

Can someone tell me how long the forend is as measured from the front of the receiver?

On my post 64 classic LA I have 10.25" from end of receiver to end of forend.