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Best chassis long range shooting
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Yes...there is M-Lok on the bottom of the fore end. Actually, the Internal weights have a grove cut out on the bottom so when mounted they don't interfere with the clearance needed for the M-Lok. If you have an old Harris bipod that needs a swing swivel stud....they make an M-Lok one that can mount under the fore end.
I think 15-20 is plenty
My 260 is barely 13# and my 7 saum is 17#
My buddy’s 338 Norma is like 15# and I can shoot it all day.
All three do a mile well.
Here’s the 338 and my 260.
I've had or have a Mcree, XLR element, and an MPA. My favorite is the MPA. I also like my manners stocks a lot. That being said if I were looking for shooting long range with a magnum I'd be looking at the XLR Envy and MDT ACC. I'd want a longer forearm to get the bipod out farther and weight to make it more stable.
You should get ahold of what’s his face about his recoil reducing bipod.
It should fix the jump problem.
When I quit trying to get my scope as close to the barrel as was popular with many and then used the chassis adjustments to get proper eye position I found I got the same benefits as an AR.
With the barrel being directly inline (or as close as possible) with the point of contact on the but pad you’d me amazed at how little the reticle moves during recoil.
With the barrel being directly inline (or as close as possible) with the point of contact on the but pad you’d me amazed at how little the reticle moves during recoil.
80% of the time I have to spot for myself as well.
Fundamentals and rifle setup trump weight in my opinion.
A great bipod and rear bag really help as well.
I have to spot for myself as well usually. I know this has been beating a dead horse on another thread...but when I moved from a Harris bipod to an Atlas CAL...it was easier for me to spot my own hits. Also, using the adjustment up and down on my butt pad on the ACC to set the right point of contact to my body...and moving that point of contact closer to my centerline instead of out in my shoulder pocket...really helped.
This X 1000!
I actually like the magpul bipod but It’s definitely lacking for a big rifle at distance and the Harris is no bueno for me.
I actually made a custom pivot for the magpul on my 260, it definitely helped but was still lacking compared To a better designed for long range.
If I was outfitting a magnum for 1000+ I’d absolutely be looking at SCAL at the minimum.
Still a chassis/ stock discussion as It highlighted the importance of adjustability to get proper fit and how that fit works within the system.
I had a buddy from BC with me on Sunday, he’s maybe shot a rifle twice at very short distances.
Got him set up right, showed him the Titty squeeze on the rear bag, a straight and relaxed position and he got a first round hit at 1050 and saw the impact.
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They may be pricey...but I feel they are worth it. If you are going to go drop a grand on a chassis...why skimp on the bipod?
This!
Buy a element or bravo and put the money you saved into a bipod.
That’s what I did.
My only complaint with the bravo is no vertical adjustments on butt pad but I’d just fab up a solution to remedy that.
Best for long distance shooting with a magnum?
I don’t think so.
Best for the money?
Probably.
My SCAL has a RRS BTC pro clamp, it does ARCA and picatinny.
I've got a KRG SOTIC which includes their Whiskey 3 chassis. It's a very nice rifle and the chassis is pretty well thought out (as many are). That being said, here's something to consider: why do you want a chassis? Do you spend a lot of time reconfiguring your rifle for different missions or different types of shooting? That's their main strength, in my opinion. They also look cool - pretty damn important to most folks (not a dig, just being real). If you need weight, they often offer a LOT of weight (or the ability to add it).
I've come to appreciate that, by and large, I don't need/want chassis capability. I don't constantly reconfigure my rifle(s). Heck, I don't even own most of the high speed accessories folks hang on a chassis these days. Real talk - a stock from, say, Manners will get you the fit/ergonomics you need and be configured for the setup you want to run AND provide a bit of flexibility. To me, that makes it more about cost/weight/performance.
A hybrid like the KRG Bravo (essentially a chassis that looks, feels and weighs like a stock) is very cost effective at <$400. Customs stocks and the XLR chassis can be had for a bit than that to about twice that, generally. Full blown chassis of renown often start at the cost of the options I just mentioned PLUS the cost of a new barrel (or a case of ammo).
All that said, how do I like my Whiskey 3? The tool-less adjustment is easy and intuitive, just what you'd expect from a quality product. My fixed stock chassis weighs in around 3.7 lbs. That's a HUGE selling point for me - the whole gun goes about 14 lbs and, frankly, I'm just not interested in anything heavier than that for my personal use (maybe my preference/taste will change someday - and, on that day, it'll be the barrel adding the weight, not the stock). A note - Manners advertises 2.7 lbs for the EH1A, the same weight as the KRG Bravo. There's probably a comparison to draw there... The W3 free floats the barrel by leaving enough space between the chassis and the barrel for a small song bird to make its nest. I'm not worried in the slightest about it bending, because unless you've permanetly distorted the metal skeleton (and ruined it) it doesn't matter. My only dig? The flat bottom is not ideal for GP use (actually makes it a pain in the ass to ride a bag, honestly).
If I were to look at a chassis for a new project, the W3 would be my benchmark based on weight and features. There's a wealth of options out there. As a matter of personal preference, though, I'd probably just prefer a nice stock because I really don't need what a chassis offers (and I don't need to pay for it!).
I've come to appreciate that, by and large, I don't need/want chassis capability. I don't constantly reconfigure my rifle(s). Heck, I don't even own most of the high speed accessories folks hang on a chassis these days. Real talk - a stock from, say, Manners will get you the fit/ergonomics you need and be configured for the setup you want to run AND provide a bit of flexibility. To me, that makes it more about cost/weight/performance.
A hybrid like the KRG Bravo (essentially a chassis that looks, feels and weighs like a stock) is very cost effective at <$400. Customs stocks and the XLR chassis can be had for a bit than that to about twice that, generally. Full blown chassis of renown often start at the cost of the options I just mentioned PLUS the cost of a new barrel (or a case of ammo).
All that said, how do I like my Whiskey 3? The tool-less adjustment is easy and intuitive, just what you'd expect from a quality product. My fixed stock chassis weighs in around 3.7 lbs. That's a HUGE selling point for me - the whole gun goes about 14 lbs and, frankly, I'm just not interested in anything heavier than that for my personal use (maybe my preference/taste will change someday - and, on that day, it'll be the barrel adding the weight, not the stock). A note - Manners advertises 2.7 lbs for the EH1A, the same weight as the KRG Bravo. There's probably a comparison to draw there... The W3 free floats the barrel by leaving enough space between the chassis and the barrel for a small song bird to make its nest. I'm not worried in the slightest about it bending, because unless you've permanetly distorted the metal skeleton (and ruined it) it doesn't matter. My only dig? The flat bottom is not ideal for GP use (actually makes it a pain in the ass to ride a bag, honestly).
If I were to look at a chassis for a new project, the W3 would be my benchmark based on weight and features. There's a wealth of options out there. As a matter of personal preference, though, I'd probably just prefer a nice stock because I really don't need what a chassis offers (and I don't need to pay for it!).
I figured chassis would give more weight and be comfortable for longer shots to 1 mile. With all the adjustment seems a perfect match. I do like the whiskey 3
Best bipod for prone/bench use I’ve tried is the Elite Iron.
The SCAL Is really good though.
The MDT looks like a great option.
I stayed with XLR because I found no reason to switch to another but the new ARC chassis definitely interests me.
I stayed with XLR because I found no reason to switch to another but the new ARC chassis definitely interests me.
Yes that one does look pretty nice too. Im kind of digging the acc with that atlus cal bipod. Area 419 sells thats with the arca attachment as one. But that savage doesnt look too shabby, you have a savage action right
Bottom is ARCA with mloc slots.
I’m currently running the Harris I was given back in ‘03, but using the Area419 adapter.
The 6-9 is a little narrow for the rifle so things get a little tippy. One day I’ll grab an atlas.
I'm an MDT Whore but prefer the LSS-XLGen2 chassis over the ACC which is too "square" for me. I'm using XLR Extreme buttstock but they don;t make that anymore so I'll have to search for a used one or research other buttstocks for the upcoming 338 LM build up.
Lot's of good stuff at MDT and XLR, IMO.
VooDoo
Lot's of good stuff at MDT and XLR, IMO.
VooDoo
@Vodoun daVinci if you give me a can of tan Krylon and a Home Depot sponge...I'll match that rifle to the print of the blanket 
Yes but I’d replace it in a second if I could.
It works, just not nearly as smooth and refined as my nuke.
I gotta be nice to the wallet at the moment because I’m planning a few trips for tarpon and Possibly a trip to Norway for Atlantic salmon.
Then there’s the world spey casting championships in California and the worlds fly casting competition in Sweden.
It’s hell having two expensive hobbies.
Yeah but that is awesome man. I run a rem 700 fixed up now for the long range eventually wanna upgrade but first trying to get everything else around it the 700 still shoots lights out. Yeah savage seems pretty need but no nuke lol
Oh man....@Vodoun daVinci if you give me a can of tan Krylon and a Home Depot sponge...I'll match that rifle to the print of the blanket
But then it'd be camouflaged like the beach towel and I couldn't find the rifle.....
VooDoo
A little late to the party, but great info here guys and thanks for the support @Schw15 if you ever have any questions, feel free to ask me or @MDT_OFFICIAL !
Josh
@Schw15 if you ever have any questions, feel free to ask me or @MDT_OFFICIAL !Josh
I love the MDT ACC. Tracks rearward, straight and true, rides bags excellent with addition of rear bag rider-, 17 inch flat bottom and sides forearm, ARCA rail to add bi- pod , multiple m- Lok add on points, excellent fit and finish, 3.850 inch magwell available, Vertical grip., Ability to add weight system - front and back. Built to reassemble an I- beam. Stiff - virtually no flex.3- point attachment of steel buttpad plate system to eliminate flex in buttpad area. I see no competition with engineering eyes and shooter use.
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