For those that have experience with both, which one are you using & why?
I have several Manners EH-1 with mini chassis & generally like them as a cross-over stock. With mini chassis, pic rail, arca rail, and flush cups my short action EH-1 weighs about 42 ounces. I'm considering an MDT HNT26 or XLR 4.0 Mag for slightly better ergonomics/adjustability, and weight saving. With folder & arca, sounds like the MDT would be about 31 oz (savings of almost 3/4 pounds), and the XLR package (folder, bag rider, thumb rest) would be about 35 oz (savings of almost 1/2 pound).
Cartridge will be 6.5cm.
I've handled both the XLR & MDT, but I haven't actually used either. I don't like the MDT grip, but I can replace it for cheap.
I can get the MDT for $1440 (arca and folding) and the XLR for $1365 (folder, carbon buttstock, carbon grip, bag rider, thumb rest), and both are available to ship now.
The MDT has a shorter allowable LOP, which I prefer.
I don't like how the forend attaches on the MDT resulting in an angle instead of a hard stop like the XLR.
Most of the use will be spring/summer/fall, but there will be some winter use. I think the feel of the carbon will be better in winter months over the metal XLR. It shouldn't matter for most of the rest of the year.
Has anyone had the cheek riser on the XLR loosen up?
Anyone have issues with the relatively short forend on the MDT? Does the folder mechanism lock solid after repeated use?
Do you notice any difference in recoil management with any of these?
Any other reasons to choose one over the other?
I have several Manners EH-1 with mini chassis & generally like them as a cross-over stock. With mini chassis, pic rail, arca rail, and flush cups my short action EH-1 weighs about 42 ounces. I'm considering an MDT HNT26 or XLR 4.0 Mag for slightly better ergonomics/adjustability, and weight saving. With folder & arca, sounds like the MDT would be about 31 oz (savings of almost 3/4 pounds), and the XLR package (folder, bag rider, thumb rest) would be about 35 oz (savings of almost 1/2 pound).
Cartridge will be 6.5cm.
I've handled both the XLR & MDT, but I haven't actually used either. I don't like the MDT grip, but I can replace it for cheap.
I can get the MDT for $1440 (arca and folding) and the XLR for $1365 (folder, carbon buttstock, carbon grip, bag rider, thumb rest), and both are available to ship now.
The MDT has a shorter allowable LOP, which I prefer.
I don't like how the forend attaches on the MDT resulting in an angle instead of a hard stop like the XLR.
Most of the use will be spring/summer/fall, but there will be some winter use. I think the feel of the carbon will be better in winter months over the metal XLR. It shouldn't matter for most of the rest of the year.
Has anyone had the cheek riser on the XLR loosen up?
Anyone have issues with the relatively short forend on the MDT? Does the folder mechanism lock solid after repeated use?
Do you notice any difference in recoil management with any of these?
Any other reasons to choose one over the other?
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