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I've been following this thread with great interest. Thanks for all of the good posts and info.
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Thanks Ok', sounds about like what I was looking for. Just nervous about it being to "chunky" feeling.
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Interesting. From looking at pictures it appears to have a fair amount of drop at the comb. I wouldn't have thought it would work so well from the prone. The Compact works well for me prone, but I find the Forbes stock has become my favorite. It just fits me really well. Have you ever tried one? If so, how would you compare it to the Manners? I would like to get the Forbes inletted for 700's and 70's with perhaps just a bit wider forend...
I've shot that stock and I also own two Hunters EDGE stocks. The SL fit me better when I shot it prone than the EDGE stock. It's also slightly wider on the bottom. I like it a lot. My next build is going into a Manners SL.
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I own a few Edge stocks. For a lightweight hunting rifle the Hunter's Edge is hard to beat for weight, handling and stiffness. My only complaint is that the forearm is a bit narrow.
I own a few Manner's as well, though I have not run the SL. My only complaint has been lack of good grip texture or checkering. Workmanship is on par with McM.
True - the Edge weighs a few ounces less, but it gets there with a 1/2" pad and very narrow forearm. Add the pad and wider forearm and your back to 26oz.
My solution was to order a Classic Edge. Only drawback I can see so far is there is miminmal thickness to run Badger or similar DBM.
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Dammit, have a SL ordered and the EH -3 looks like it will be lighter.
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Thanks for the shout out for us lefties! Bob
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Thanks for the shout out for us lefties! Bob 
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This the stock on the new GAP Extreme Hunter?
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Not sure, I ordered mine with the SL. These weren't out yet.
Don't know if GAP will use it or go with the SL...
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SL on the Xtreme Hunter. Mainly due to the increased strength. 3 oz weight difference was not worth it to sacrafice the rugedness.
These New EH serries stocks are really nice but the fill is seriously ultra light. Im still a fan of the 90% CF shell and std light fill its indestructable!!!!
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I agree that a Manners stock would be a nice stock. Here's why I got a McMillan Edge instead:
1. Manners SL with 90% carbon fiber fill is $593 on the Manners website, $543 at stockysstocks.com. McMillan cost here at the 'fire is $518 (granted, only until the end of the year).
2. Manners SL weight is 27-28 oz. McMillan Edge weight 22-23 oz.
3. Manners will paint your stock in standard mil colors, but no speckletone finish. Manners will paint your stock a camo finish (as compared to a standard fill McMillan with molded in camo). I don't want to tote my sporter around with a camo finish, so that consideration is moot.
So there you go--Manners is heavier and more expensive. That's why I ordered the McMillan Edge.
On a side note, I'll never waste my money on a McMillan standard fill ever again. Those McMillan Edge stocks are that nice. Not sure who you talked to At Manners but the SL with 90% shell which is the only way they come is $495 + Shipping always has been.
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Thanks for the info, George. I look forward to receiving my new Non typical .260 this year. You can thank Pat for that one!!!
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SL on the Xtreme Hunter. Mainly due to the increased strength. 3 oz weight difference was not worth it to sacrafice the rugedness.
These New EH serries stocks are really nice but the fill is seriously ultra light. Im still a fan of the 90% CF shell and std light fill its indestructable!!!!
G.A. Precision That's a bummer to hear George, as I really like the size and shape of the MCS EH-4. I wonder if one of those can be had in their 90% CF config. John
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Yet another (very) reputable gunsmith shying away from light fill. I see a trend!
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SL on the Xtreme Hunter. Mainly due to the increased strength. 3 oz weight difference was not worth it to sacrafice the rugedness.
These New EH serries stocks are really nice but the fill is seriously ultra light. Im still a fan of the 90% CF shell and std light fill its indestructable!!!!
G.A. Precision Maybe I missed it, but is the Xtreme Hunter a new rifle from GAP sort of like the Non-Typical??
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Got it, isn't that the Sendero_man Special:)
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OK, I'm confused by Manners website as I know nothing about their stocks (so please be gentle  ). The MCS-SL is listed as having a 100% carbon fiber shell, and then in their online order they have an $85 90% carbon fiber option. What does this mean? If one were to go through their stock configurator, and chose the MCS-SL ($495), the 90% carbon fiber ($85), and two studs ($13) the total would be the $593 from above. Is the 90% carbon fiber option not really an option on the MCS-SL?
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I'm going to stop up at the manners shop and see the stocks, and see how they compare to the McMillan's I have...
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