Manners LRH Discussion

[Part Timer]

Hard to say at this point as I’m still trying to track them down, but at least 1/4”.

I realize I could just measure the screws and add lengths to that, but I won’t be home for a couple weeks. Oversight, I know…

 

[Redvanes]

Was going to pull the trigger on a LRH when the micro chassis became available. But not being able to have a choice on paint amount now is both disappointing and confusing since I got a different answer about three weeks ago from Manners. The email response I got was they are only offering a standard coverage which will be about 50-60% and a heavy coverage that will be around 80%.

I ordered a night stalker the day after they started taking orders at the end of January, requested more coverage as I also don’t care for the barely there paint they do anymore and the woman said they don’t do that anymore. I guess when you have the order volume they do you don’t have to give customers what they actually want.

Just to let everyone know, Manners no longer grants requests for heavier paint coverage when ordering a custom stock. Was very disappointed to hear that they will only put between 40 and 50% coverage on their stocks from here on out. I was told this even after offering to pay more for heavier coverage. I personally am NOT a fan of the more carbon fiber and less paint look. Ended up grabbing one from Altus in their Badlands camo because they still put a good amount of paint on those.

Just FYI, the latest batches of stocks I've gotten in from Manners have more paint on them now then when they were doing the "barely there" paint jobs.

Not as much paint as their original paint jobs but more for sure.

 

[ChrisAU]

Just FYI, the latest batches of stocks I've gotten in from Manners have more paint on them now then when they were doing the "barely there" paint jobs.

Not as much paint as their original paint jobs but more for sure.

Yep, this thread scared me but here’s a Pro Hunter I got in yesterday from OTM tactical that surely was a recent build. Extremely pleased with the color.

 

[6brshooter]

Old thread but I've gotten interested in a lrh or ph. A friend has a ph and the grip size and location to trigger is perfect, which is good as some of the manners grips don't gel with me. I'm planning on putting a nuke 2.0 with a 22 creed barrel in it and due to optic height, the adj cheek would be better than trying to build up cheek on ph. To the guys that own both or shot both, are the grip size/distance to trigger, the same between the lrh and pH? I really like the prs1 I had, but didn't care for the t2 or t4, in terms of grip/ trigger reach.

Also, thoughts on micro chassis vs m5 mini chassis? In my head, having 2 separate bedding pieces seem like a step back from the 1 piece. Yes, if action is straight and bm is straight and both screws torqued evenly, it shouldn't matter but.... or am I just overthinking nothing?

 

[shootertom]

I would personally feel better with the mini chassis in terms of stiffness, but it's an uneducated feel. If you are going for ultra light, then the micro would be the ticket.

In terms of the stocks, they both feel great and very are similar. I have both and as far as I can tell the grip sections are the same on both of them.

 

[Simonsza1]

LRH guys, I’m making spacers for the cheek piece for much less then manners sells them for. Let me know if you need some.

Accessories - Manners LRH cheek piece spacers half price! Other stocks available.

Lazer cut cheek piece spacers for manners lrh. 1/8” and 1/4” available. 4 packs of any combination of sizes you want. $14 shipped. These are $22 for just a three pack from manners before shipping. Can make for other stocks also just ask.

www.snipershide.com

 

[R_Swanson]

Probably a worthless bump - but I never built up my LRH that was bought on Black Friday of '22 and I received in July of '23 - life got in the way.

I pulled it out the box this week to start messing with, and I thought to myself 'damn this thing seems to have way less paint than my EH1 Tikka'.

Judging by others in this thread, I guess I'm not crazy lol. Not the end of the world, but I wish it had more paint as well.

 

[Kiba]

As much as I like them, I’m thinking of swapping my 2x HNT26’s for 2x LRH’s.

Have been doing some reading, but how are the M5 micro chassis treating everyone? They’re basically fancy contoured preinstalled pillars, so I’m guessing no issues, but is anyone seeing zero shifts or anything like that, and if so did it go away with bedding?

If I go with the micro chassis, also need to decide on bottom metal. I need 1 SA (223AI) and 1 LA (7 PRC.) Thinking of going Hawkins hunter for the recessed/protected latch. Looks like for long action the Hawkins hunter DBM is limited to their flush fit mags only, but on the short action it will accommodate either their flush fit mags or any AICS short action mag. Is that correct?

Was also looking at the MDT hunting bottom metal with the latch locking button. The MDT LA hunting DBM would allow for their 3.85” CIP length 7 PRC flush fit mags which I already have a few of, whereas the Hawkins flush fit LA mags are shorter at 3.77” OAL (which isn’t a concern for my 7 PRC.)

Also, if anyone has used both the LRH and HNT26, I’d like to hear your thoughts comparing them…

 

[b6graham]

As much as I like them, I’m thinking of swapping my 2x HNT26’s for 2x LRH’s.

Have been doing some reading, but how are the M5 micro chassis treating everyone? They’re basically fancy contoured preinstalled pillars, so I’m guessing no issues, but is anyone seeing zero shifts or anything like that, and if so did it go away with bedding?

If I go with the micro chassis, also need to decide on bottom metal. I need 1 SA (223AI) and 1 LA (7 PRC.) Thinking of going Hawkins hunter for the recessed/protected latch. Looks like for long action the Hawkins hunter DBM is limited to their flush fit mags only, but on the short action it will accommodate either their flush fit mags or any AICS short action mag. Is that correct?

Was also looking at the MDT hunting bottom metal with the latch locking button. The MDT LA hunting DBM would allow for their 3.85” CIP length 7 PRC flush fit mags which I already have a few of, whereas the Hawkins flush fit LA mags are shorter at 3.77” OAL (which isn’t a concern for my 7 PRC.)

Also, if anyone has used both the LRH and HNT26, I’d like to hear your thoughts comparing them…

CIP mags are 3.750" internal

 

[Kiba]

CIP mags are 3.750" internal

Yep, oops. Either way I'm not at max mag length on my 7 PRC even with long heavy monos so the flush Hawkins hunter mags will work fine, just like the current metal and flush plastic MDT 7PRC mags I already have that work fine. The MDT LA bottom metal would just save me from buying new mags (not that I would have any issues buying a couple of Hawkins flush mags if I went with the Hawkins dbm.)

 

[EmanP]

Never had any issues running a LRH in NRL Hunter with a mini chassis. I have an extra one I never used if anyone is looking for one or tired if waiting.

 

[Matt_3479]

As much as I like them, I’m thinking of swapping my 2x HNT26’s for 2x LRH’s.

Have been doing some reading, but how are the M5 micro chassis treating everyone? They’re basically fancy contoured preinstalled pillars, so I’m guessing no issues, but is anyone seeing zero shifts or anything like that, and if so did it go away with bedding?

If I go with the micro chassis, also need to decide on bottom metal. I need 1 SA (223AI) and 1 LA (7 PRC.) Thinking of going Hawkins hunter for the recessed/protected latch. Looks like for long action the Hawkins hunter DBM is limited to their flush fit mags only, but on the short action it will accommodate either their flush fit mags or any AICS short action mag. Is that correct?

Was also looking at the MDT hunting bottom metal with the latch locking button. The MDT LA hunting DBM would allow for their 3.85” CIP length 7 PRC flush fit mags which I already have a few of, whereas the Hawkins flush fit LA mags are shorter at 3.77” OAL (which isn’t a concern for my 7 PRC.)

Also, if anyone has used both the LRH and HNT26, I’d like to hear your thoughts comparing them…

I have 1 hnt 26 and 2 LRH’s. The both are excellent options but prefer the hnt 26 if I had to choose 1. If packability had to be a strong point then the folding hnt 26 would take my vote

 

[Kiba]

I have 1 hnt 26 and 2 LRH’s. The both are excellent options but prefer the hnt 26 if I had to choose 1. If packability had to be a strong point then the folding hnt 26 would take my vote

I guess I need to try and find someone local with an LRH so I can get behind one. I have several T4A and TCS stocks in the safe, and I'm guessing the LRH feels similar in the grip and shape only much lighter.

I do like my HNT26s... but for some reason I have the urge to try an LRH to see if I'm missing anything.

 

[EmanP]

Everyone that I've known that had a HNT26 sold it. If weight is the biggest issue I would go to a XLR magnesium chassis. At least those don't suck as bad.

 

[NateVA]

How does the grip compare to an EH1 as far as width, length, etc? I remember liking the dimensions on that grip but I'm not sure if the LRH is more similar to that or some of their more tactical stocks.

 

[R_A_W]

but how are the M5 micro chassis treating everyone?

Mine is great, but it’s also bedded

 

[Simonsza1]

I order all my manners with just pillars and bed with devcon. I did pick up a pro hunter off a prize table and it had a mini chassis. I put a coup de grace action in it and it fit great and seemed real equally seated front to back but I still bedded it. Like I said it seemed great if you were to not bed but I had to submit to my OCD.

 

[R_A_W]

Two different BA shot well in both my unbedded LRH w/ M5 MC (sold to shave 5-6oz) and my unbedded TCS G2 MC... the LRH did want to be torqued to 65 in-lb and I've never run anything but 65 in-lb on the TCS

I do think bedding is always the way to go though

 

[whodatboy]

Anybody order one of these with the double dead shell? Curious to know if it reduces any "loudness" from the stock that a few people mentioned.

 

[R_A_W]

Curious to know if it reduces any "loudness" from the stock that a few people mentioned.

I've shot more than a handful of different BAs in at least 4 different LRH, most with unbedded MC, and have never noticed this.

 

[whodatboy]

I've shot more than a handful of different BAs in at least 4 different LRH, most with unbedded MC, and have never noticed this.

Thanks for the input. I assume these were standard shell?

I doubt I'd have much, if any, issues with whatever amount of noise/loudness does exist in a particular stock when hunting.

Manners says the double dead add about 10oz to the LRH, so I'm not sure it would be worth it regardless.

 

[R_A_W]

3 were definitely standard/not double dead.

I swapped LRHs from a mini chassis to a micro chassis to shave 5oz haha... Adding 10oz kind of defeats the purpose of an LRH to me, but to each their own.

 

[whodatboy]

That's what I'm thinking as well, no point in adding it to fix an issue that doesn't really exist. Thank you!

 

[Simonsza1]

I shoot a 7ss in an lrh and it’s very solid and dead feeling when fired. Also a 6.5prc and 6.5 creed in two ph hunters and feel the same about those. Hope that helps.

 

[Kiba]

Anyone else notice the new LRH-NV with the forward bridge and PH style forward rail? There's a few ready to ship...

https://mannersstocks.com/product-category/ready-to-ship-stocks/mcs-lrh-nv/

 

[ma smith]

Looks great...

ETA - That pro-hunter recessed pic rail, etc should be the new standard. As is the built in harris bipod feature is brilliant.

eta- balance TBD but will be interesting to see, as its also being plugged to meet new prs UL div rifle weights.

 

[Simonsza1]

Matt at sawtooth has a sweet full length arca rail for the ph. Put one on mine it’s great.

 

[Simonsza1]

Still shipping these if any of you lrh guys need them.

Accessories - Manners LRH cheek piece spacers half price! Other stocks available.

Lazer cut cheek piece spacers for manners lrh. 1/8” and 1/4” available. 4 packs of any combination of sizes you want. $14 shipped. These are $22 for just a three pack from manners before shipping. Can make for other stocks also just ask.

www.snipershide.com

 

[Kiba]

Snagged my first LRH, was in stock at piercision rifles, a long action with micro chassis in high plains. Plenty of camo on it (I asked for pictures before I ordered, I didn't want to get a stock with only 3 or 4 dabs of paint like manners was shipping early this year) and high plains looks great in person, kind of wish I had ordered my last TCS in high gloss metallic high plains. Used Hawkins hunter dbm with their flush mags which are also quite nice.

I did have to open up the barrel channel a bit to fit my carbon osprey (stock was inlet for proof light sendero) but that only took about 20 minutes with 60 grit sandpaper wrapped around a deep socket.

Stock is super comfy, feels like my TCS only much lighter. Forend is much stiffer than the HNT26 that was on the rifle previously and it's noticable on a tripod and how it feels on a bipod. Only real complaint is the bolt shroud barely rubs the cheek rest with 1/2" of spacers in it. I'd prefer the cheek rest another .250 higher with my current scope rings, but no going higher unless I cut a big relief in the cheek rest for the bolt shroud. Going to switch from 1.26 to 1.0 high rings instead. Seems like manners didn't fully test the cheek rest shape for a long action, they could have made it a bit shorter to not interfere with the long action bolt stroke, but they probably wanted to use the same molds for the short action and long action to save on costs.

Other than that, very nice stock. Now I need another one in short action, debating if I want to wait until altus gets one in a color I like it or if I should order one direct from manners and wait several months. Not sure if I want the short action in high plains also or go black and blue, or maybe forged TUC... too many choices.

 

[ma smith]

Only real complaint is the bolt shroud barely rubs the cheek rest with 1/2" of spacers in it. I'd prefer the cheek rest another .250 higher with my current scope rings, but no going higher unless I cut a big relief in the cheek rest for the bolt shroud. Going to switch from 1.26 to 1.0 high rings instead.

The new NV model apparently comes setup for 1.5 rings since that's standard colimnation/.milspec for NV gear. I'm wondering if maybe they fixed this issue of the bolt throw/cheek rest or not? I've used 50mm objective with 1.26 on a couple rifles, thats not an overly tall ring height.

 

[Kiba]

The new NV model apparently comes setup for 1.5 rings since that's standard colimnation/.milspec for NV gear. I'm wondering if maybe they fixed this issue of the bolt throw/cheek rest or not? I've used 50mm objective with 1.26 on a couple rifles, thats not an overly tall ring height.

They say it includes extra spacers for higher scope rings to work with clip ons, but to me it doesn't look like they changed the cheekrest length or shape over the regular LRH, so I'm guessing long actions are still going to have the bolt interference issue.

Short actions obviously won't have the problem.

This is all going by pics and videos, so I may be wrong...