MANAEL Tikka T3 T3X T1X Hunter Chassis - Australia's apex hunting predator
MANAEL Hunter Chassis
Australia's Lightweight Hunting Chassis – Built to Work, Not Weigh You Down
The MANAEL Hunter Chassis replaces your factory stock with a precision aluminium chassis system. At 1300 grams, it gives you adjustable fit, tripod capability, and M-LOK accessory mounting without the bulk. Drop-in DIY installation. No bedding. Drop in the rifle and go.
100% Adelaide made. All-weather tough. Shipping now for Tikka T3/T3x/T1x and Lithgow LA-101.
Beat it up and the MANAEL Hunter Chassis won't blink. Made in South Australia from billet aluminium because you shouldn't trust your hunt to anything less than Australian made.
Why Hunters Choose the Hunter Chassis
✓ 1300g – Light enough for all-day carries, rigid enough for magnum calibres
✓ Billet aluminium construction – Built to cop hard knocks. Scrub, dust, rain. This chassis doesn't get babied
✓ Integrated design – Forend and body machined from 6061-T6 aluminium, zero flex under load
✓ No bedding required – Precision CNC fit with free-floating barrel
✓ Full bolt clearance – 2026 cheekpiece redesign for easy packaway, transport and cleaning
✓ All-weather reliability – Engineered for Australian conditions. Handles heat, dust, and rough treatment without blinking
✓ Ambidextrous – Fits left and right-handed rifles
✓ Skeletonized rear stock - reduced weight minimalist design featuring Limbsaver recoil pad, bag rider and adjustable cheek
✓ SCSA mount compatible – Swap stocks with all 2026 MANAEL chassis and SCSA Taipan rifles
✓ Built for Australian rifles – True fit for Tikka and Lithgow. Uses your factory magazines, nothing extra needed
What's Included with the MANAEL Hunter Chassis
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Hunter Chassis body and forend
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Skeletonised aluminium buttstock (SCSA mount)
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Limbsaver recoil pad
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A2 AR grip (compatible with all major brands)
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Integrated bag rider
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Action screws
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Full Australian warranty
Everything you need to install and shoot. Built tough, backed locally.
Technical Specifications
| Weight | 1300g complete |
| Material | 6061-T6 billet aluminium |
| Construction | One-piece integrated design |
| Forend Length | 24.5cm |
| M-LOK Slots | 15 standard (+ 9 optional with enclosed forend) |
| Barrel Channel | Up to 1.25" straight barrels |
| Adjustability | Cheek height |
| Grip Compatability | Flat Top AR / A2 style |
| Magazine compatability | See list below |
| Rear Stock Weight | |
| Foreend / Body Weight | |
| Length of Pull | |
| Overall Length | |
| Finish | Black anodized |
| Made In | Adelaide, South Australia by MANAEL |
| Durability | All-weather, Australian conditions tested |
Rifle Compatability
Tikka T3 / T3x / T1x (Short & Long Action) - Yes! The one Hunter chassis will fit all 3 rifle models.
Centrefire and rimfire.
Uses factory Tikka magazines (not CTR compatible)
Includes integrated recoil lug
Lithgow LA-101
Uses factory LA-101 or CZ-branded magazines
Australia's premium purpose-built chassis for the Australian-made Lithgow rifles
Coming 2026: Lithgow LA-102/105 • Remington 700 SA • Howa 1500 SA • Howa Mini
(Register interest to prioritize upcoming models)
Optional Upgrades For the Perfect Hunt
Enclosed Forend – Adds 9 M-LOK slots plus barrel protection
MANAEL Arca Rails – Ultralite Hunter Rail (24.5cm) or Micro Rail
Thumb Chocks – Extra forend grip points
Stock Adaptors – Picatinny, Buffer Tube, or Folding options
Picatinny Rail Scope Mounts – Various elevation and 0 / 20 / 30 MOA
Recoil-Taming Muzzle Brakes – Keep your eyes on the target and eliminate rifle jump
Built for Australian Hunting
Designed for serious stalkers, bush hunters, and pest controllers who need gear that works as hard as they do.
From alpine ridgelines to thick scrub, the MANAEL Hunter stands up to Australian conditions. Heat, dust, knocks, rain—this chassis is built to take it and keep performing.
Ready to Upgrade?
The 2026 MANAEL Hunter Chassis is shipping now. All MANAEL Products are backed by Australian warranty and local support.
See the MANAEL Hunter Chassis in Action
(MAN-HC-X)
| SKU | MAN-HC-X |
| Brand | MANAEL |
| Shipping Weight | 1.3000kg |
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