Wildcat Stocks
 

Anyone have Stuart from Wildcat Customs build a stock for them? I’m interested in possibly having one built, just wondering if they’re any better than a Bell and Carlson.

I’ve had one, sold it about a week ago. I’ve also had bell and Carlson. There’s no comparison, the wildcat is much better. It was stiff, light and it fit me very well.

I have two ... the first, one of the “standard” versions, and one of the VarTac version designed by KSA. I had Stuart do an all-in finish which included the stock, finish paint, aluminum pillars, epoxy bedding, sling studs, recoil pad. As strong and stiff as any composite stock I have handled. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

I have only handled the Wildcat stock at KS Arms but that’s what I will be buying the next time.

Can someone pm me contact info for these im thinking of trying one
Thanks

Google Wildcat Composites and his web page will come up.

Material quality is in the same league as Mcmillan. Mcmillan wins when it comes to patterns/inlets/options/drop in ready etc.

Wildcat is much better than anything B&C.

That’s my thoughts...

Used one on my 6.5x47 build last year. Turned out good but it was a lot of work. The inletting was no where near up to Mcmillan or Manners standards. I know they are a blank and maybe I got a bad one. But for the time I spent making things right, cost of dipping etc I think a drop in Mcmillan or Manners is a better deal for me next time. They are rigid and light though. Customer service was also excellent at Wildcat.

Wildcats are excellent and nobody else in the weight class compares to the rigidity. Guys comparing the inletting to mcmillan are comparing apples to oranges. McMillan inlets their stocks with a CNC mill, wildcat inlets are cast in.

McMillans lightest stocks are 24oz, wildcats are 19oz (completely finished - or 17oz as a blank). That may not mean much to you, but when building ultralights 5oz is huge.

oh ya it doesn't take much to be better than that

I would rate the McMillan edge fill stock a step up from the wildcat, partially due to stock dimensions.

Having a Wildcat stock built for my Tikka 695 as soon as KSA finishes the rebarrel.

I have had four total. Currently own two and have been very happy with all of them

I had one built and love it. Had lots of help along the way from a certain member here, it was a project for me, and that makes it even more special now that the project is completed.

They are superior to McMillan. Lighter and just as stiff, Canadian made. Not as many options as McMillan, but their designs are well thought out.

My B&C (Rem 700 short action) was 32 oz. A McEdge usually comes in around 25 oz finished. My Wildcat finished at 19.8oz (Painted, bedded and pad.)

Thanks Kurt something I really didn't need,but from all the posts I think I really want one.But if we just bought what was really needed we would just own one rifle for life and that went out the window some decades ago.haha

So thanks for putting this up,i will be checking these out in the new year,i pretty well hit my limit so far this year on new toys at least that's what I think this week.

Xmas is good reason to buy your own gift,YA.

I have one waiting to be installed.

I wouldn't hesitate to do another, Stewart stiffened up the fore end to prevent warping by adding an aluminum shank if I recall.

I like the drop style pistol grip on the Ver-Tech

I have a Brown Precision stock on my Ruger 77R 25-06.

I had a McMillan Edge Remington Custom pattern on a Remington 700 Mountain Rifle. My brother now owns it.

I have 2 Kimber Montanas.

I had Wildcat build a Remington Model 7 blank. It was then inletted and fit to a Kimber 84M Varmint.

The Wildcat stock is in the same league as Brown Precision, McMillan Edge, Kimber Montana stocks. If it works for you, buy one, you won't be disappointed. Wildcat stocks are great.

Stuart, is great to deal with, his product is second to none, price is very competitive, etc, etc! A little work to finishing but you have a quality stock that’s exacually what you want.
Like many said lots of differnt qualities in his product and one thing is very special, the fact he is right here in Alberta!
I’ve used and installed many of his stocks and have never had a problem, don’t be scared to call him an drop in at his shop and shake his hand, we’re lucky to have him here!
Thnx
Tom

Most stock makers have weight tolerances. Bell and Carlson offered/offers two lines. Aluminum bedding block and no aluminum stocks. If the price meets your budget as do the style, fit and features you wont go wrong with any of them.

Does he make Left-hand stocks I couldn't find any on his website

Most of his stocks can be converted to left hand with minimal effort. Best to call and talk over the specific stock, Some of course shouldn’t.

I have a couple B&C stocks, would never put one on a hunting rifle though. The Target/Competition stocks I have are nicely designed and finished but weigh far to much for anything other than a prone/bench rig.

His stocks do not have a bolt handle cut out, so I don't see why you couldn't use it for either hand.

Just a heads up, these are blanks and not drop in stocks.

Would he bed the stock if I sent in my rifle?

Standard procedure is to provide the barreled action complete with trigger and magazine. Arrange for what kind of bedding you want done. For the two stocks I had Stuart build, I asked for both aluminum pillars and epoxy bedding. I would pull my barreled actions to show picks of that work but I just finished zeroing both rifles to be ready to hunt next week when the bucks will be acting silly. I have both rifles with POI 2” high at 100M which drops about 7 1/2” at 300M. (Each of my final 300M groups were about 0.4 MOA which is a testament to the stiffness of these Wildcats and to the bedding job done by Stuart.)

His stocks are available from raw blanks - to completely finished and bedded to your rifle.

Zero complaints or issues on the one I have on a Rem 700 in 7mm RM. It's one of the early ones too. Been on that rifle for a long time.

Stuart is working on a K98 stock right now for me; I've had plastic dropin, brown precision (still a favourite and still in the safe), Mcmillan, and B&C. I would put his stocks right up there with Brown precision. Well made product.

Absolutely CORRECT ! RJ