Stock for ELR build

[Taylorbok]

I've looked around a fair bit and just want to make sure I'm not missing something before I commit.
The features I'm looking for are Adjustable Bag Rider (thumb wheel). Adjustable Cheek riser, and Adjustable butt plate.
The action I am using is from KS Arms up in Canada here, same footprint as a Stiller Tac Driver 1.6

The options I can find are either the Fusion Pro (Terry Dines) or Manners LRT 2.0. My issue with both these is the material, I've never used either of these specifically but I'm not a fan of the aluminum chassis that I've shot I know that, just the feel and vibrations. I've only ever shot carbon on lightweight hunting rigs and they just don't feel right to me, maybe the LRT 2.0 is different.

Right now I'm leaning to having a custom wood stock made, There is a stock maker up here that will incorporate the features and design I want.
I wouldn't be opposed to trying the LRT 2.0 if I could find a used one or something but it would suck to wait a year for it and end up not liking it. I know I'd be happy with wood, fiberglass or even Micarta if foundation made something.

Any thoughts or input welcome.

 

[ForgeValley]

There's a guy that makes wood stocks specifically for ELR, I will try and find the website.

 

[ForgeValley]

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[Taylorbok]

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Oh Yes I've seen those Cerus stocks they are beautiful. I might reach out to him also. I know his wait times are long and the convenience of having it made in Canada will likely sway me to stay with the guy I am planning on using if going custom wood.

 

[A5scott]

Dima's look very nice, but don't have the ABR. Couldn't be that difficult to add, and I know Dan Warner has posted some pics of an ABR he is making for the McMillan Beast stocks, that I'm sure could be used in other stocks too.
Or carve your own and use it for a year until a manners comes in, lol.

This could work, but no ABR

Manners F-Open Stock

Manners F-Open Stock with Remington 700 Short Action Based Inlet, Adjustable Cheek and Adjustable Butt

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Cerus might be a while lol, though they look awesome.

Shurley Brothers was another place I was looking

Shurley Customs | Worlds finest custom made shotgun stocks

Scott

 

[A5scott]

Southwest Action works, is a stock builder on Accurate Shooter.

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I believe Jason Avilla too

I haven't been looking or anything lol

Scott

 

[ForgeValley]

I will say I have a fusion pro, and it is a work of machining art.

 

[A5scott]

Doyle Anglin Dixie Gunworks in Georgia

 

[cameljockey230]

Wait time on a Manners 2.0 is 1.5 years as of a month ago.

 

[Taylorbok]

Or carve your own and use it for a year until a manners comes in, lol.

I actually thought about this. It would be super cool to say I built my own stock but I don’t have much for wood working tools, I’m sure I could borrow most of what I’d need from buddies but inletting the action would probably be a chore

 

[A5scott]

I actually thought about this. It would be super cool to say I built my own stock but I don’t have much for wood working tools, I’m sure I could borrow most of what I’d need from buddies but inletting the action would probably be a chore

When you get it ready for inlet, bring it to a smith that can do the inlet and bedding

Scott

 

[A5scott]

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AccurateShooter thread on carving your own stock

 

[Taylorbok]

When you get it ready for inlet, bring it to a smith that can do the inlet and bedding

Scott

I suppose even a moderate inletting job would be rectified by a good pillar install and bedding job.
You've sent me down a research rabbit hole of death. LOL

At this point I'm 99% sure I could make my own wood stock but I didn't realize how much a blank would be. $500+ some of the really nice stuff is way up there.

Seems like main thing is the blanks are dried/ stabilized. It'd be nice to try with a cheaper piece but that's lots of work and time to put into something that would essentially be useless.

 

[A5scott]

I suppose even a moderate inletting job would be rectified by a good pillar install and bedding job.
You've sent me down a research rabbit hole of death. LOL

At this point I'm 99% sure I could make my own wood stock but I didn't realize how much a blank would be. $500+ some of the really nice stuff is way up there.

Seems like main thing is the blanks are dried/ stabilized. It'd be nice to try with a cheaper piece but that's lots of work and time to put into something that would essentially be useless.

Holy hell, I know... that tread is like 80 pages, and I'm sure there are other threads linked and referenced lol.

There are some incredible looking blanks out there, and they do get up there in price, and a mistake would be costly.

Yes making sure it's stabilized is very important. Like you said, if the bedding and pillars are right, and it's free floated. It should shoot. It may not track awesome, but it should shoot.

I think there are laminate blanks that shouldn't be too pricey. I've seen an example where someone got hardwood planks from Home Depot, sandwiched them together, and started there.

Scott

 

[Taylorbok]

Holy hell, I know... that tread is like 80 pages, and I'm sure there are other threads linked and referenced lol.

There are some incredible looking blanks out there, and they do get up there in price, and a mistake would be costly.

Yes making sure it's stabilized is very important. Like you said, if the bedding and pillars are right, and it's free floated. It should shoot. It may not track awesome, but it should shoot.

I think there are laminate blanks that shouldn't be too pricey. I've seen an example where someone got hardwood planks from Home Depot, sandwiched them together, and started there.

Scott

It should track great if everything is square and parallel.
Even using smaller slabs and gluing together you’d want it to be properly dry which would be hard to guarantee unless buying from reputable source or drying yourself. I gotta dig into that a bit more

 

[Asgard1]

I know i am late to this conversation but sence your in canada reach out to darrel mclain he is perhaps Canadas best custom competition wood stock manufactoring guy . You should be able to find him threw mike at ks barrels or get darrels phone number threw dennis lair at go ballistics gunsmithing . He is also a great guy to handle your bedding needs.

 

[468shot]

Wait time on a Manners 2.0 is 1.5 years as of a month ago.

Does anyone know if this is still an accurate lead time for a Manners 2.0?

I called manners and they wouldn't quote a time on that stock model.

 

[BCX]

McMillan is 2-3 months on the super beast.,

 

[Asgard1]

Does anyone know if this is still an accurate lead time for a Manners 2.0?

I called manners and they wouldn't quote a time on that stock model.

Sounds about right . Manners is super super slow.

 

[A5scott]

Does anyone know if this is still an accurate lead time for a Manners 2.0?

I called manners and they wouldn't quote a time on that stock model.

I ordered a Manners ELR Light early 2023 and got about 13 months later.

Scott

 

[Asgard1]

I ordered a Manners ELR Light early 2023 and got about 13 months later.

Scott

That's still a unbelievable crazy long time for a freaking stock.

 

[468shot]

I ordered a Manners ELR Light early 2023 and got about 13 months later.

Scott

I've had one on order for about six months now, it's the last piece I need. Waiting another 6 months to a years isn't ideal, I might look into other options.

 

[Asgard1]

I've had one on order for about six months now, it's the last piece I need. Waiting another 6 months to a years isn't ideal, I might look into other options.