Chassis system for Browning A-bolt?

[Point of Impact]

I have a Browning Stainless Stalker A-bolt 338 RUM and I was wondering if I am able to get a chassis system like McRee. Otherwise I'd be interested in getting a Manner's if I am able to get bottom metal for it.

If I am able to get a Manner's A5 style stock or a chassis system then I am planning on getting this gun rebarreled with a heavy barrel.

I am having a hard time coming up with bottom metal systems for 338 RUM, especially for a Browning. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[MagnumSecurity]

Re: Chassis system for Browning A-bolt?

Browning makes some great rifles. I had two A-Bolts at one time and both shot sub MOA with factory ammo. However, I did not find a lot of after market items for them.

I don't know if you talked to anyone about rebarreling it, but I have heard some gunsmiths say it is impossible. Although I have also heard of people doing it. If you haven't already, you may want to check into that first. Sorry, not much help.

 

[tylerw02]

Re: Chassis system for Browning A-bolt?

Best bet is to enjoy it as the hunting rifle it is or sell it for a Remington.

Sorry, truth hurts sometimes, but the Browning isn't going to see the support of the other commericial actions and there's no logical reason to try to forced your way into making it work.

 

[Stubb]

Re: Chassis system for Browning A-bolt?

I owned a Stainless Stalker .308 for several years as a hunting rifle. Incredibly smooth action, great trigger, lightweight, and shot well. But the aftermarket support isn't worth mentioning. I'd suggest enjoying it in the factory configuration and starting with an action that has wider support if you're thinking chassis system.

—Andreas

 

[Adam B]

Re: Chassis system for Browning A-bolt?

Call up XLR, I am sure he'd be happy to make a custom chassis for that. Kyle is awesome and he has made several custom one runs for me.

 

[Eric B.]

Re: Chassis system for Browning A-bolt?

My .300 win. mag. Stainless Stalker (with Browning's BOSS brake) has two stocks. One is the plastic stock it came with and the other is a Browning laminated thumbhole stock I bought later that is great but HEAVY!

So I'm afraid their laminate thumbhole stock is about the best option available now unless HS Precision or some other stockmaker now has one. Also take a look at Eberlestock's chassis and give them a call.

I had both stocks pillar bedded and the laminated stock bedded in the reciever area.

My Browning customer service experience has been very good. They even GAVE me a "non-brake" BOSS micrometer muzzle tuner free ahortly after I bought it.

I had the rifle black Teflon coated and that smooth bolt became as slick as snot on a doorknob. Great elk rifle. (Now if only I could go on and elk hunt.)

 

[buffybuster]

Re: Chassis system for Browning A-bolt?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Call up XLR, I am sure he'd be happy to make a custom chassis for that. Kyle is awesome and he has made several custom one runs for me. </div></div>

This probably your best bet. And he might be able to figure out how it can feed from an AI magazine.

 

[ORD]

Re: Chassis system for Browning A-bolt?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: buffybuster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Call up XLR, I am sure he'd be happy to make a custom chassis for that. Kyle is awesome and he has made several custom one runs for me. </div></div>

This probably your best bet. And he might be able to figure out how it can feed from an AI magazine. </div></div>

+1 on getting in touch with Kyle/XLR and seeing what they might be able/willing to do for you if anything. The problem is that there just isn't much aftermarket support/interest in the A-Bolt platform and getting anyone to ramp up for production of things like DBM setups, chassis systems, etc., is going to be a tall order. Aside from XLR, I don't know of any other sources that might consider such a project off the top of my head.

Also, you may be looking at modification of your rifle/receiver to accommodate a detachable mag unless the AI long action mags would happen to work. If so, once you start getting into involving a smith to start hacking up your rifle, I'd drop this project, leave a fine hunting rifle the hell alone, enjoy it "as is" and build something else up if you want a chassis/DBM/etc. setup.