brown dog Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Ordered this a couple of months ago, a left hand inlet for my Tikka T3 lite. Going to be the beginning of my 'lightweight tacticalish mountain stalking rifle'. Leaf Green,Versapod spigot, flush cups on rhs. Haven't got my mitts on it yet; this pic sent by a pal in the US; but certainly like the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streeker59 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Looks the biz Dog.. Shame the waiting time is so long mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Looks good! Did you decide what you are going to do re:cheekpiece? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 You will love the Manners, I have a couple on my rifles - they are as good as, if not better than the equivalent macs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzar15 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 You will love the Manners, I have a couple on my rifles - they are as good as, if not better than the equivalent macs.. How do they compare to Macs pricewise and for delivery times??? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 How do they compare to Macs pricewise and for delivery times??? Gary Manners delivery time? Just checked my emails. The stock in the pic was ordered on 18 Aug, and delivered (in US) over a week ago....so, under 2 months. Did you decide what you are going to do re:cheekpiece? Not yet - I'm going to see how it all sits together first. I think something along the lines of that FAL thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Got my mitts on the stock this w/e. To say I'm pleased would be a massive understatement! This stock is immaculate; the ergonomics are perfect and the CNC inlet is so ridiculously perfect that I'm going to give it a try without epoxy bedding - the fit is so precise I'm not sure it'll be worth it: I like a free-float I can see; not check with sheets of paper : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Are you finally going to shoot the damn thing???? DTA Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Careful those bipod claws don't scratch the table Looks good! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 looks very well made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancslad Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 GIVE ME IT NOW................... You have what I want...........hows the weight and ballance compared to the standard T3 Stock. And let me know the price, have a T3 myself, and Im a freak too...... What cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 This stock is immaculate; the ergonomics are perfect and the CNC inlet is so ridiculously perfect that I'm going to give it a try without epoxy bedding - the fit is so precise I'm not sure it'll be worth it: Gave the T3 its first-ever run out today, been a while waiting! Shot 10 rounds of old prvi through it and then gave it a pull-through. With barrel break-in completed I got it 'on' on the 20m zero range; then moved to 200m. Every 6 or so rounds I would check the torque on the action screws; 65 inlb. The rear screw stayed solid, the front screw kept re-tightening to reach 65inlb; I suspect something is moving or settling. Groups (only fired 6) with RUAG factory seemed to alternate between 1 inch and 2 inch at 200. Sooo,(as Ronin predicted!) the rifle will be popping up North for a bit of pillar bedding love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streeker59 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 That's disappointing. I was hoping your initial thoughts were sound and that it wouldn't need further bedding.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Well, the rifle's due back soon from pillar bedding and fitting of AICS bottom metal. In the meantime; I've been thinking of a change of plan -thinking of having the custom I'm getting together done as a switch-barrel -which would make this 308 surplus to requirement. That's everything in this pic less the scope & rings, but plus AICS bottom metal and pillar bedding (ie left hand T3, EGW inclined picatinny, Manners T4, pillar bedded, AICS bottom metal, versapod stud, lockable pan and tilt versapod) Until I have it back from having the work done, happy to take questions /expressions of interest from anyone wanting first refusal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Well, the rifle's due back soon from pillar bedding and fitting of AICS bottom metal. In the meantime; I've been thinking of a change of plan -thinking of having the custom I'm getting together done as a switch-barrel -which would make this 308 surplus to requirement. That's everything in this pic less the scope & rings, but plus AICS bottom metal and pillar bedding (ie left hand T3, EGW inclined picatinny, Manners T4, pillar bedded, AICS bottom metal, versapod stud, lockable pan and tilt versapod) Until I have it back from having the work done, happy to take questions /expressions of interest from anyone wanting first refusal. Oh, and a brand new Jet-Z CQB suppressor too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzar15 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Oh, and a brand new Jet-Z CQB suppressor too. BD What is the barrel profile?? Could you please PM me what you would be looking for by way of price ? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 BD What is the barrel profile?? Could you please PM me what you would be looking for by way of price ? Gary Gary, My intended purpose for this rifle is that it be a 'lightweight tacticalish mountain stalking rifle'. To that end the barrel/action is a stainless Tikka T3 lite. Sorry, but I don't know how that translates as an actual profile; 'normal sporter' would be the best I could describe it. Pricewise; I'll have to do some sums. All the components are basically new; I only put 30rds through it before deciding to send it for pillar bedding. I'm happy to sell the jet-z seperately. I think a guide price would be the sum of: The new price for [Manners with versapod stud, EGW rail, jetz] plus Good secondhand for [barreled action (mint); versapod (note: it's their top-end bipod, not the usual fayre)] with the AICS bottom metal and pillar bedding job as the sweetener -thrown in as a loss to me, but a gain to the buyer ATB Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Aaagh! It's too nice now - I think I may have put together the ultimate stalking rifle - not sure I can bring myself to sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancslad Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Aaagh! It's too nice now - I think I may have put together the ultimate stalking rifle - not sure I can bring myself to sell it BD, have you still got your old T3 stock............. I liked your rifle from the start, have a 223 lite myself and wondering if it would slot into your stock if the profiles are the same, but would mean you flogging just the stock only..... Just noticed you have stuck 308.............ahhh well........... Keep it mate,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,its a nice bit of kit.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehat Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi, I know this is an old old post, but just about to order a Manners stock for my Tikka, just wondering on what bottom metal you used? and how you got on with it? Ordered this a couple of months ago, a left hand inlet for my Tikka T3 lite.Going to be the beginning of my 'lightweight tacticalish mountain stalking rifle'.Leaf Green,Versapod spigot, flush cups on rhs.Haven't got my mitts on it yet; this pic sent by a pal in the US; but certainly like the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 It was a Third Eye Tactical T3 bottom metal. (Tier two ) Shot pretty well too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustyman Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Still bug holes ! What did you want to know ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Is that a 3-12x50 scope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustyman Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 5-25 X 56 AI branded pm11 in March mounts , cheers Ian pm me email address and I'll send pics or dimensions if you need more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 are you sure? in this pic its wearing the 5-25 mk2, that scope looks smaller. Matt, can you clarify as I'm looking to do something similar http://ukvarminting.com/forums/topic/13808-sold-sub-03moa-manners-lotharaics-left-hander-65x47/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(200x135).jpg.0fd0a94f065c6cb243fdff1b40e0819a.jpg)
.jpg.0972b4e2bdf0b5a4109eb96f2b1b62ad.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.