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Thinking of buying the manners EH2 but have not felt the grip on it. I have felt the grip on the Mcmillan Gamescout with the A3 grip and i found it nice but just a bit
to thick to use it wearing gloves, seems it would make my hand have trouble getting a good hold on it when walking around and firing if I needed too.
So my question is is the grip on the Manners EH2 slightly thinner as compared to the Gamescout's A3 grip? They both have palm swells which I like a lot but I find
the A3's grip just to thick.
As for comparison I have a Mcmilllan Rem hunter on my other rifle and this grip is fashioned after the Sako Hunter which I really like.
So I'm just trying to figure if the manners will be the right stock for me.

Thanks
Elmer

I have the EH3 and New McMillan Hunter (same grip as the Rem Hunter). A buddy (Hondo64D) has the EH2 and Remington Hunter. I have no experience with the Gamescout. The EH3 grip is a lot more trim than the EH2. The EH3 grip is also extended compared to the EH2. The long, trim, closed grip of the EH3 is very comfortable to me, and I dislike chunky grips. The EH3 grip is more trim than the McMillan Hunter. Hondo's only complaint with the EH2 is the thick grip, more thick than the Rem Hunter. He talked to Tom Manners about it, I'm sure he will chime in. I think the EH2 grip is a direct replica of one of the tactical stocks (like the Gamescout). The EH3 is trimmed up for a sporter rifle.

Sounds like you need to check out the EH3

I have a EH2, Game Scout and Mc Rem Hunter that you speak of

To me the EH2 and the GS are about the same however, I really like both of these stocks and I don't mind the grip

I could take pics of each if you'd like or measure with calipers for a reference

Regards
Brad

I would appreciate that a lot!
Can you please tell me the thickness of the 2 grips, Eh2 and GS? That would help me in my decision between EH2 and EH3.
Thank you
Elmer

Well, I just "measured" and it's a bit deceiving. The textured grip portion of the EH2 makes the width, the same as a GS
However, if I didn't measure the textured portion, its about 2 tenths less and about the same as Rem hunter

So to me the EH 2 "feels" smaller
I would say it's between the Rem Hunter and GS

On my EH2, It's not that the grip is too thick but rather too short, if that makes any sense. The distance from the web of the hand to where your little finger rest is so short that I can't wrap my last three fingers around it the way I'm used to. I suppose this is the tactical influence in the stock� I really like the EH2 a bunch, with the exception of the grip. I much prefer the grip on the Remington Hunter, but prefer the higher comb of the EH2. Still in search of my perfect stock...

John

To each his own, but the EH2 is my new favorite stock
I have two more on order
They just fit me very well

Thx For the info guys! Yes that perfect stock used as a hunting long range rig and close range light carry gun is difficult to find the perfect stock for.
So now I'm curious about the EH3 any more feedback on that? Seems that I would lean towards the EH3 for my uses. From what I read about it, it has no palm swell, which I really like, but if the feel is good I would go in that direction.

Thx
Elmer

The EH3 has a subtle palm swell.

Does the EH2/3 have "square" edges in the floor plate area like the SL?

Regretfully, yes. Need to get that fixed. Its the only thing I'd change with the EH3. I talked to Tom about it. He says its square to accommodate more bottom metal options (I read into that, the big tactical stuff). I can see it on the larger EH2 but the EH3 has been trimmed down and doesn't need it.

I will give Tom Manners a plug. Unlike some other stock builders, his communication exceeds excellent. He personally was communicating with me outside of normal business hours and went above and beyond on a few situations. I will be a loyal Manners customer because of it.

I was told the same thing. The SL is a nice stock except for that.

I'd like to run one, but that grip is just WAY to closed for me.

For sure, if a closed grip is not your thing its not the stock for you.

They are a seriously stiff stock though and the EHs are LIGHT. I went with the mini chassis and so far, cannot discern any difference in accuracy between it and a pillar bedded McMillan with the same barreled action.

John

I am going to try a Manners next time. My buddy recently got one and really likes it. Just got the email that my latest mcmillan is done. Took 30 weeks...plan accordingly.

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What is the barrel contour of the rifle pictured?