A square fore-end is a dream riding the bags or off a bipod, but positional shooting is an exercise in self-abuse. So often we find wide, square fore-ends on stocks, but such stocks are intended for prone shooting only.
The A-5 stock has a wide, yet rounded fore-end. Long-range shooting requires the shooter to be comfortable and consistent to be effective. The adjustable length of pull and adjustable cheekrest are required for any rifle used for long-range shooting. The A-5 has a number of features that I feel make it an ideal choice for a. The stock that McMillan puts on its TAC-338 is its own A-5. This inconsistent relationship will negatively affect accuracy. If this is not exactly perpendicular to the bolt when the locking lugs of the bolt rotate into the action, lockup of the centerline axis of the bolt will be at an angle to the centerline axis of the bore. Upon assembly, the barrel will mate against the action face. The bolt/action relationship is a key component to accuracy. The company holds to extremely tight tolerances and ensures that the face of the action is perpendicular to the centerline axis of the bolt. McMillan makes the action body out of 17-4 stainless and the bolt out of 9130 steel. While this procedure is not required often, debris does occasionally get inside the bolt and could cause problems. Bolt disassembly is required to clean the firing-pin assembly. The rifle's action doesn't bind even when cycled rapidly, and the magazine is quick to replace.Īnother relevant feature of the G30 is the ability to disassemble the bolt without the use of any tools. The smooth action and detachable box magazine make the Tac-338 a joy to shoot. Positive ejection is a definite plus, especially when we're in a hurry. The other is a traditional blade-type ejector that rides up through a groove in the bottom of the bolt when the bolt is pulled to the rear. One is the plunger-type Remington affair we all know and recognize.
The G30 also has not one, but two ejectors. It includes a Sako-style extractor, so there's a nice claw that rides over the case rim pulling extraction duties. The action on the TAC-338 I received was just a normal G30 long action. The G30 comes available with a controlled-round feed for those who so desire. Called the G30, the action is pillar-bedded to the stock and has some well-thought-out features of its own.
It threads into a McMillan action that has the same footprint as a Remington 700 and will even accept the same trigger. The barrel has a 1:10 twist that handles both 250- and 300-grain bullets well. The barrel is what McMillan calls a medium-heavy contour. The McMillan TAC-338 fits that bill and has a 26½-inch barrel with a muzzlebrake attached. is a requirement for the long-range sniper rifle. While these are all still pertinent aspects of sniping, they are no longer the only aspects.Ĭhambering in. Sniping was once thought of as an esoteric art that revolved around rural stalks, single shots, then exfiltration. Mil-Dot reticles, data books and first-focal-plane scopes are all becoming endangered species. The sniper community and its equipment are rapidly evolving. These are all interesting in their own right, but the one that I had never studied was the TAC-338. A quick survey of the company's tactical rifles reveals four different bolt actions, two rifles built around the M1A, and the Tubb 2000. McMillan offers hunting, long-range hunting, tactical and competition rifles. McMillan rifles are what I'm most interested in. Rob Furlong's record-setting 2,430-meter kill across the Shah-i-Kot Valley in Afghanistan stood atop the sniping pyramid. But in case you didn't know, McMillan has been building a number of rifles for years including Canada's C15 Long Range Sniper Weapon (LSRW), which is based on the TAC-50. Not surprisingly, McMillan continues to offer an extensive line of riflestocks for all members of the shooting community. A SNIPER Magazine wouldn't be complete without a quick visit to McMillan.
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