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<blockquote data-quote="Sdvldog1371" data-source="post: 1786683" data-attributes="member: 110800"><p>I too set out to have a custom lightweight hunting rifle built, at the beginning of 2019. February I contacted Manners and McMillan to ask some questions. McMillan answered within a day, I had to ask Manners again after about a week or so. I decided on Manners for the 100% carbon fiber Elite Tactical PRS-1 with the black forest GAP camo. I called to ask what the lead time was since I had heard it can take several months and was told 8-12 weeks. I was looking to have the rifle for the October hunting season.</p><p></p><p>Well, I emailed about 13 weeks later and asked when it was going to be done and delivered to GA precision and they said September. I got an email while hunting saying the stock was finished and they wanted payment, then they sent another email asking for payment and when I finally had constant service I contacted them to pay. Hunting season was OVER. </p><p>They sent the stock to GA Precision, I sent them my barreled action, and I got my rifle about 3 weeks later. GA told me 4-6 weeks to bed the stock and it was 3. GA precision throughout the process met or beat their lead times and Manners just bumped them up from the start.</p><p></p><p>I got my rifle a few weeks ago from GA and upon opening the case the first thing I noticed was a crappy flat pitted, unrefined camo finish complete with wear through on the top of the back of the butt. On top of dozens of little white pits there was junk that looked like the mold hadn't been cleaned before layup. Then I picked it up and my scrutinizing eye went into action and immediately I noticed and uneven barrel Channel complete with rounded and crisp edges and waviness like it had shifted during inlet. On top of that the barrel channel was cut quite generous for the Proof Research Carbon fiber Sendero barrel I noted in the build sheet. Mostly on the underside but far more than any of my other free floated rifles. It almost seems like every time I look at it I find another defect. </p><p></p><p>I've been emailing back and forth and nothing seems to be getting resolved, and now emails have seemed stop. I ordered what was on their website images, a carbon fiber stock with the GAP blotch paint job; and a stock that should have the quality of a $1k stock. I can honestly say I'm happier with my $375 Bergara premier stock I had the 300 PRC action in beforehand. I bought the Bergara stock because of the extended wait time on the Manners stock.</p><p></p><p>I was so frustrated that I googled Manners Stock Issues to see if I was alone in my issues and found this page and some comments on other forums. So, I thought I'd add my experience also. I have been passed around between 3 customer service people at manners and it almost feels like I'm dealing with the cable company when you call to cancel and they bounce you around hoping you'll hang up out of frustration and forget about it. I'm hoping they fix the issues and I can report back with good news.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sdvldog1371, post: 1786683, member: 110800"] I too set out to have a custom lightweight hunting rifle built, at the beginning of 2019. February I contacted Manners and McMillan to ask some questions. McMillan answered within a day, I had to ask Manners again after about a week or so. I decided on Manners for the 100% carbon fiber Elite Tactical PRS-1 with the black forest GAP camo. I called to ask what the lead time was since I had heard it can take several months and was told 8-12 weeks. I was looking to have the rifle for the October hunting season. Well, I emailed about 13 weeks later and asked when it was going to be done and delivered to GA precision and they said September. I got an email while hunting saying the stock was finished and they wanted payment, then they sent another email asking for payment and when I finally had constant service I contacted them to pay. Hunting season was OVER. They sent the stock to GA Precision, I sent them my barreled action, and I got my rifle about 3 weeks later. GA told me 4-6 weeks to bed the stock and it was 3. GA precision throughout the process met or beat their lead times and Manners just bumped them up from the start. I got my rifle a few weeks ago from GA and upon opening the case the first thing I noticed was a crappy flat pitted, unrefined camo finish complete with wear through on the top of the back of the butt. On top of dozens of little white pits there was junk that looked like the mold hadn't been cleaned before layup. Then I picked it up and my scrutinizing eye went into action and immediately I noticed and uneven barrel Channel complete with rounded and crisp edges and waviness like it had shifted during inlet. On top of that the barrel channel was cut quite generous for the Proof Research Carbon fiber Sendero barrel I noted in the build sheet. Mostly on the underside but far more than any of my other free floated rifles. It almost seems like every time I look at it I find another defect. I've been emailing back and forth and nothing seems to be getting resolved, and now emails have seemed stop. I ordered what was on their website images, a carbon fiber stock with the GAP blotch paint job; and a stock that should have the quality of a $1k stock. I can honestly say I'm happier with my $375 Bergara premier stock I had the 300 PRC action in beforehand. I bought the Bergara stock because of the extended wait time on the Manners stock. I was so frustrated that I googled Manners Stock Issues to see if I was alone in my issues and found this page and some comments on other forums. So, I thought I'd add my experience also. I have been passed around between 3 customer service people at manners and it almost feels like I'm dealing with the cable company when you call to cancel and they bounce you around hoping you'll hang up out of frustration and forget about it. I'm hoping they fix the issues and I can report back with good news. [/QUOTE]
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