Re: Ordering up a manners stock
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tylerw02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For hunting, I'd look for the lightest fill possible, I think its 90% carbon. I'd also consider flush cups rather than studs for versatility. Get them all the way around, and just one for bipod if you're using a Harris. I highly recommend the chassis because you won't need to bed it and you have the option to use 5 and 10 round AICS mags. They will be handy for hunting, too. </div></div>
^^^^ What he said and Rob too. The T3 is a little lighter than the T5. I have a T3 mini-chassis on order and my wife uses a T5. If you can, try them out to see which one feels better for you as the thumbhole type stock is very much a matter of personal preference. I believe that Manners will even ship a couple of samples to you to try out if you pay the shipping costs.
If you get a mini-chassis, which I think is a good option, take a careful look at the amount of weight you'll save by getting the 90% carbon fill. I think you save only a few OZs overall and it might not be enough to justify the extra cost. You'll make your biggest savings with a lighter barrel and the non adjustable configuration.
Another sleek design that looks good for hunting too is to use a Manners T3 with Surgeon Bottom Metal. The Surgeon Bottom Metal is nicer than the Badger M5 (forward mag lip, ambidextrous release, no hanging release lever); however, you would probably want to bed the rifle and you have to buy the DBM separately. Cost wise the surgeon DBM system with bedding would be a little bit more, but not by much.
