Manners Stock & Pic Rail/Bipod/Sling Configuration

[IdahoBeav]

I am about to order an EH-1 for my rifle, and I am trying to figure out which pic rail and sling connection option I want to go with for the front. I am planning to order an Evolution ADM bipod once they are back in stock, and I'm looking at going with one of the following configuration options from Manners, but I am also open to other suggestions. Please let me know what you recommend.

Atlas BT-34 rail with flush cup in the stock and on the bottom just behind the rail- This offers 3 pic rail slots.

Badger rail- This includes 7 pic rail slots with a QD cup on the rail.

Is there a reason for 7 rail slots on a hunting rifle? The weight is probably a little less with the Atlas option, but it may not be enough to worry about.

 

[IdahoBeav]

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[Shortschaf]

3 tnuts up front
2 in back

Now I can run any combo of short pic rail, short arca rail, sling stud, long arca rail etc that I want.

As for sling, honestly Im partial to the NON rotating flush cups on the nondominant side of the rifle.

The "side" of rifles these days has a bit more surface area to hold it flat against my back. Plus, the traditional buttstock sling stud location is always in the way of a rear bag.

 

[IdahoBeav]

3 tnuts up front
2 in back

Now I can run any combo of short pic rail, short arca rail, sling stud, long arca rail etc that I want.

As for sling, honestly Im partial to the NON rotating flush cups on the nondominant side of the rifle.

The "side" of rifles these days has a bit more surface area to hold it flat against my back. Plus, the traditional buttstock sling stud location is always in the way of a rear bag.

Are you running a pic rail up front? If so, how long is it, and what bipod are you running?

 

[Shortschaf]

This one. Just because it's what I have, and it's kind of nice to have the swivel stud and pic rail all in one. Honestly I would be cool if it had exactly one slot for my bipod... don't see how more could be better in this case. I have also used the 2" plastic Magpul ones and they're just fine.

BT15: 3.35" 1913 Picatinny Rail - B&T Industries

The BT15 - 3.35" 1913 Picatinny Rail will accommodate hole patterns with a center to center spacing of 1.76 – 2.78" and a relieved back to accommodate curved surfaces. It also has a flush cup allowing the use of Flush Cup sling swivels and sling studs (neither provided). A standard sling stud...

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I run a Hatch 36" bipod for hunting and an Atlas Cal for general shooting. I run the ADM mount when im using the pic rail.

For the occasional competition I swap everything for a full length Arca rail. RRS makes a couple clamps that will go on both Arca and Pic rail that are really slick. Nice to swap between guns.

SC-ARC Bipod Clamp

Experience RRS's Bipod Clamps. Engineered for reliability and quick adjustments, they offer a secure and stable connection for your outdoor equipment.

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RRS SOAR BTC-Pro Bipod Clamp - B&T Industries

"Experience the blend of reliability and lightness with the BTC-Pro clamp. This screw knob clamp offers precise control, ensuring secure attachment of your equipment while shedding unnecessary weight. For photographers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking the optimal balance between strength and...

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[Shortschaf]

Honestly I think the key is to just have a good combo of T-nuts. Since rails are come-and-go, and as long as you have T-nuts everywhere, your options are limitless with what the market might offer later on.

I asked my gunsmith to put them in and he did them for free