Just throwing this out there as I ponder the pros and cons of either setup. This strictly pertains to shooting 1 mile and beyond as I feel the principles of shooting are relevant at all distances but very minor inconsistencies in these principles, equipment and external ballistics are all amplified the further out we shoot.
I have been told by every gunsmith/builder I have used over the years that when the question of accuracy and consistency came up in relation to my choice of chassis vs pillar bedded stock that the latter would always be more accurate and consistent from shot to shot but that the results would be minor.
Ok fair enough, minor differences between the 2 are to be expected but what exactly causes the disparity? Is it harmonics and bedding surface? And are the differences compounded the larger the caliber?
I am fully aware of the vast amount of shooter using chassis systems that are completely happy with their results. But the reason for asking this to find out who has experience with a chassis at elr, especially with a larger caliber. I have also taken into consideration that larger calibers will be inherently more forgiving at longer ranges due to the heavier, high bc bullets.
I am building a 300 PRC and already have a JAE chassis. If there is an advantage to building it on a pillar bedded stock then I would certainly consider it.
I have been told by every gunsmith/builder I have used over the years that when the question of accuracy and consistency came up in relation to my choice of chassis vs pillar bedded stock that the latter would always be more accurate and consistent from shot to shot but that the results would be minor.
Ok fair enough, minor differences between the 2 are to be expected but what exactly causes the disparity? Is it harmonics and bedding surface? And are the differences compounded the larger the caliber?
I am fully aware of the vast amount of shooter using chassis systems that are completely happy with their results. But the reason for asking this to find out who has experience with a chassis at elr, especially with a larger caliber. I have also taken into consideration that larger calibers will be inherently more forgiving at longer ranges due to the heavier, high bc bullets.
I am building a 300 PRC and already have a JAE chassis. If there is an advantage to building it on a pillar bedded stock then I would certainly consider it.