Been reading through some of the the threads and would just like to get some opinions on why one would choose a chassis over a conventional stock for a precision rifle. In the end its probably personal preference but maybe there is something i'm missing. Appreciate any insight.
Chassis vs conventional stock
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It depends on what you want but either can be very good options. I personally like chassis systems as there are generally more adjustable. That being said, in extreme heat or cold I prefer ones with polymer or something similar on touch points and I prefer a more stock type feel. That tends to be why I like the krg options. There are others like mdt etc but I like the t-slot forend.
My main beef with stocks is crappy trigger finger positioning on a lot of stocks.
I am a Whore for the modularity of chassis' like when changing grips or buttstocks or adding stuff. Drilling holes to try something and then it doesn't work out is a bummer for me....I like to experiment with stuff. The ability to adjust my buttstock, grips, length of pull and all of that is really appealing to me.
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I like the feel of a traditional stock over a chassis. Recently purchased an MDT ACC for my Tikka and returned it after a trip to the range. Just didn't feel right for me. Have a Manners on order now. On my other rifle I have an AG composite adjustable alpine hunter stock which I really like.
I like that I can drop any barreled action I own in the same chassis and screw on any barrel contour I want without having mess with anything.I was able to buy it online and had it at my doorstep in a few days. There is something to be said about that!
You can do the same with a Manners with a mini chassis. Move around barreled actions easy as bolt in and go. Buying is harder but they are out there to buy now.
A lot of personal preference. I personally hate chassis with AR grips. Don't feel comfortable to me. I like Manners stocks feel. Find them easy to get behind.
I agree, I don't want/need an AR-style grip on a precision rifle. They're dumb on shotguns too IMHO lol.
I prefer the adaptability of the chassis format, but I think I also prefer most of the simplicity of stock-like ergos.
I like the KRG Bravo and am surprised there aren't more chassis/stocks like it out there. I have shot an MDT ACC and a Manners T4A... I like the Bravo best. It's like a stock that lets you bolt stuff on and off as you see fit, but without any bedding or DBM stuff to deal with. It's a bonus that they're relatively cheap comparatively. Mine has a bunch of weights and stuff mounted up, but I could pull all the crap off like as it comes and turn it into a good lightweight setup easily too for hunting or whatever.
I guess I would like a Manners if I was able to spec one out with removable weights and fixtures for whatever I could envision needing exactly as I want... but I don't even know if they do that or how long it'd take to get, and I bet I probably could buy and kit out 4 Bravos for what it'd cost
Have you felt a Manners PRS-TCS and a Bravo together? The Bravo feels like cheap garbage. But that's just my opinion.I agree, I don't want/need an AR-style grip on a precision rifle. They're dumb on shotguns too IMHO lol.
I prefer the adaptability of the chassis format, but I think I also prefer most of the simplicity of stock-like ergos.
I like the KRG Bravo and am surprised there aren't more chassis/stocks like it out there. I have shot an MDT ACC and a Manners T4A... I like the Bravo best. It's like a stock that lets you bolt stuff on and off as you see fit, but without any bedding or DBM stuff to deal with. It's a bonus that they're relatively cheap comparatively. Mine has a bunch of weights and stuff mounted up, but I could pull all the crap off like as it comes and turn it into a good lightweight setup easily too for hunting or whatever.
I guess I would like a Manners if I was able to spec one out with removable weights and fixtures for whatever I could envision needing exactly as I want... but I don't even know if they do that or how long it'd take to get, and I bet I probably could buy and kit out 4 Bravos for what it'd cost
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I’m slowly going to all stocks. Not by any means am I a professional shooter, but I prefer the look and feel. My guns will always shoot better than me anyway.
I don’t care for the all aluminum chassis. They get hot in the sun and cold as hell in the winter. Some even make a twang noise every time you shoot that sounds like a damn banjo. Some of the other chassis are pretty good but I still prefer a McMillan over most anything else.
Pistol grip vs traditional grip
Is biggest difference to me. I can see all the advantages of a chassis, but I much prefer the tradition grip of a stock. I just cannot get comfortable with a pistol grip. Thumb position with a tradition stock is more comfortable and relaxed with a tradition stock than a chassis to me.
Is biggest difference to me. I can see all the advantages of a chassis, but I much prefer the tradition grip of a stock. I just cannot get comfortable with a pistol grip. Thumb position with a tradition stock is more comfortable and relaxed with a tradition stock than a chassis to me.
Have you felt a Manners PRS-TCS and a Bravo together? The Bravo feels like cheap garbage. But that's just my opinion.
I mean they do and they don't lol.
Next some Foundation-guy will come along and crap on the Manners
The Manners' definitely looks and feels like a higher quality piece, because it is. But there's something utilitarian about the aluminum bones and polymer skin of the Bravo (and they don't feel nearly as cheap with weights as they do in standard form). They perform similarly, the Manners just may be nicer in some ways to some people, but in many ways the Bravo is more adaptable and pragmatic.
I honestly wish there was an option out there for a nicer, higher quality "stock/chassis hybrid" ala the Bravo, and might pay Manners/Foundation money for one.
