Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Custom Rifles & Wildcats McM classic vs. Manners SL

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I'm at work and don't have the convenience of doing a thorough search.

I've owned the classic, really liked it and have another on order. Right now my gun is naked and thinking of picking up a used SL.

I know the SL has a cheek piece, but other than that is there much of a difference? Forend, grip, or comb height?

Thanks

Short or Long Action?? I'm a huge fan of a Classic Edge especially with a short action rifle. Pretty sure thats all I have on all my rigs currently except my Ti. The SL is also nice, if I ever built a long action rifle I'd sure like to use a SL. It does feel different when you have both side by side. The SL is a bit longer overall, its also got a bit of a wider fore-end than the Classic - good if going with a bigger contour barrel.

I think the drop/ comb height is higher on a Classic than the SL at least it felt that way to me. The grip is a lot different on the SL - but in a good way. The SL will likely be heavier by several ozs than the Classic.

If you like the Classic you will probably like the SL - but they aren't that similar thats for sure. Great stock though!! If you can get it for a good deal go for it!!

Thanks for the info. Certainly hard to beat the classic on a SA,like you said.

I ordered my stock about 3 months so maybe it's getting close, but I'm trying a new scope this year and itching to get out there with it.

It might just be worth a try.

I was hoping to learn a little from this thread, also. Are there any side by side pictures out there?

I own both. The SL has slightly larger forend, has small cheek piece, and grip texture. Both are great hunting stocks, but I give the edge to SL due to the texture & feel.

If you wanna see pics of both, I can get on photo-bucket after dinner tonight and post some.

That would be awesome. Is the comb height similar?

SL is tad higher, guessing like only 1/4" approx. SL stock is approx 3/8" longer also FYI. Both stock are similar, really cant go wrong with either one if building a sporter classic type hunting rifle.

Thanks. I've had a pile of classics and have been wondering about the SL.