SouthTXBowhunter
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I'm collecting parts for a custom rifle and I'm a little stuck on the stock. I don't want to get into a caliber discussion so I'll just say, it's a Defiance Deviant tactical short action, a fluted 22" Bartlein #4 barrel and APA bottom metal. I'm not going for a true mountain weight rifle but I AM trying to build a light and compact rifle for 98% suppressed hunting. I'm either going to get a Manners EH or a McMillan Edge filled. Need a little help picking. FWIW - Mike Bryant (http://www.bryantcustom.com) is building it but he's not in the shop this weekend, so I'm turning to y'all for some help
Question 1: Are the Manners mini chassis worth it or are pillars a better way to go? I've found many threads, in other forums, where guys had trouble with the mini chassis and ended up bedding the action anyway; which seems to defeat the purpose of the chassis system and makes it unnecessary weight, expense and wait time. Anyone have specific experience with this that can give me a recommendation?
2. Of the Manners models I like the EH3, EH6 & EH4, in that order. Only problem with Manners is the difficulty finding one of these in stock in the GAP camo I'd prefer; but I suppose I could get a different color and have it dipped, if I had to. Which of these models do you prefer, and why?
3. Of the McMillan models I like the Game Hunter (NO adjustable cheek piece) and Game Warden stocks. The Game Hunter would be perfect except that the elevated cheek piece and Monte Carlo drop concerns me - I like using a stock pack for carrying dope card, extra ammo and, occasionally, a bore snake. I'm not sure how well a stock pack will fit/work on a stock like this. Which stock would you choose/recommend and why?
4. Of these 5 stock options (Not interested in other manufacturers or other models), which would you chose and why?
Question 1: Are the Manners mini chassis worth it or are pillars a better way to go? I've found many threads, in other forums, where guys had trouble with the mini chassis and ended up bedding the action anyway; which seems to defeat the purpose of the chassis system and makes it unnecessary weight, expense and wait time. Anyone have specific experience with this that can give me a recommendation?
2. Of the Manners models I like the EH3, EH6 & EH4, in that order. Only problem with Manners is the difficulty finding one of these in stock in the GAP camo I'd prefer; but I suppose I could get a different color and have it dipped, if I had to. Which of these models do you prefer, and why?
3. Of the McMillan models I like the Game Hunter (NO adjustable cheek piece) and Game Warden stocks. The Game Hunter would be perfect except that the elevated cheek piece and Monte Carlo drop concerns me - I like using a stock pack for carrying dope card, extra ammo and, occasionally, a bore snake. I'm not sure how well a stock pack will fit/work on a stock like this. Which stock would you choose/recommend and why?
4. Of these 5 stock options (Not interested in other manufacturers or other models), which would you chose and why?