KRG X Ray vs XLR Element?

[JBM_DC]

Hey guys, there is a lot more feedback on this forum about the KRG's than the XLR's, and I was wondering if there is any particular reason for that? I am interested in both, and without the ability to have time behind both of them, I was curious if one chassis stood out against the other one, or if there was a consensus to which was better? Is one bedding system better than another? My understanding is that KRG uses a V-block vs XLR's multi-radial bedding system. BTW, I will be dropping a Tikka T3x CTR 24" in it.

Regarding the X-Ray...how does it perform without the spigot? Is that really a must-have accessory?

Regarding the Element... does the aluminum get too hot in warm climates? I live in Arizona.

I am leaning slightly towards the X-Ray as I like how it looks better and I like the Sako Green, but they both look good and performance/function is most important to me.

I have had both in many variations. Here is my take away from them. ( I have had my issues with both chassis and both companies will take care of you promptly)

XLR chassis are aluminum and for me I find they get ice cold in the winter. These chassis use a pistol grip which feels nice in the hands. I have had issues on a few chassis with the cheek piece and the piece that goes over the stock tube, but Kyle has always taken care of me in a timely manner. Overall I really like the chassis, but the two things that keep me from buying them anymore are the pistol grip and the all aluminum design.

KRG chassis are another chassis I really like. I have had the XRAY and the W3 as well as their butt stock on my sako. I am very happy they moved to the polymer skinned frond on the W3 as I like to take my rifle out in the cold quite often. These chassis have a more traditional feel to them than most which is what I prefer. I have limited movement in my wrists from multiple injuries in my teenage years and really cannot put my thumb around most pistol grips with out severe discomfort. Therefore my thump generally rides high which this chassis and most traditional stocks allow. The negative about the Xray chassis is unless they changed something I would not shoot one without the spigot. I had too much flex in the forend when lightly preloading the bipod. I never noticed any negative effects from this, but I would prefer to have at least a metal spacer in there to help. Unless money is tight I would spend the extra and buy the W3 chassis.

The biggest gripe I have about most chassis are the aluminum and the pistol grips. Though I am very partial to McMillan stocks, the KRG to me is very close in feel.

 

[R_Swanson]

I have had both in many variations. Here is my take away from them. ( I have had my issues with both chassis and both companies will take care of you promptly)

XLR chassis are aluminum and for me I find they get ice cold in the winter. These chassis use a pistol grip which feels nice in the hands. I have had issues on a few chassis with the cheek piece and the piece that goes over the stock tube, but Kyle has always taken care of me in a timely manner. Overall I really like the chassis, but the two things that keep me from buying them anymore are the pistol grip and the all aluminum design.

KRG chassis are another chassis I really like. I have had the XRAY and the W3 as well as their butt stock on my sako. I am very happy they moved to the polymer skinned frond on the W3 as I like to take my rifle out in the cold quite often. These chassis have a more traditional feel to them than most which is what I prefer. I have limited movement in my wrists from multiple injuries in my teenage years and really cannot put my thumb around most pistol grips with out severe discomfort. Therefore my thump generally rides high which this chassis and most traditional stocks allow. The negative about the Xray chassis is unless they changed something I would not shoot one without the spigot. I had too much flex in the forend when lightly preloading the bipod. I never noticed any negative effects from this, but I would prefer to have at least a metal spacer in there to help. Unless money is tight I would spend the extra and buy the W3 chassis.

The biggest gripe I have about most chassis are the aluminum and the pistol grips. Though I am very partial to McMillan stocks, the KRG to me is very close in feel.

I appreciate the feedback.

No, money isnt really tight. Of course I probably dont *need* a chassis anyway, but I want one. Maybe I will shoot some matches for fun at some point, but I dont really plan on it anytime soon. Therefore, I was leaning towards the X-Ray more in the sense of I am trying to be realistic about what I should spend to get what I need. Theres always money to spend, whether its on this project, another firearm, another hobby... or my retirement acct. Hell, I still havent bought the scope for this gun.

Honestly, it sounds like from your response and kRcu's above, the best bet might be the X-Ray with the W3 forend. It will save me ~215 bucks as well. Sucks I wont be able to get Sako Green though. It looks like Duracoat makes a sako green, maybe that is an option.

 

[R_Swanson]

I just got it in, ordered monday and shipped the same day and in my hands friday. Prompt shipping from KRG. Ill tinker with it later tonight when im not at work in the office and try to get a barreled action from another project installed in it just for fun and to see how it really fits me. But I love it already.

Edit: Notice that the rear flush cup cam preinstalled. Ill take pics of it all later tonight showing how the spigot interfaces and the forearm attachment etc

Nice! Looking forward to the pics. Why the two different colors?

R_Swanson, no the bipod stud still attaches to the forend but there's extra mounting points for the forend itself. These are forward of the bipod stud. I'll try to get a pic uploaded. The standard bipod stud does still work and is still included with the chassis (along with the two MOE rails). Thank you,
Justin

Ahh, I follow you now. Thank you. A pic would still be helpful I think, for when people reference this thread in the future, but I understand what you mean.

 

[spife7980]

Nice! Looking forward to the pics. Why the two different colors?
Ahh, I follow you now. Thank you. A pic would still be helpful I think, for when people reference this thread in the future, but I understand what you mean.

Because its freaking cool I think and I havent seen anyone else with it before. So take heed! This is my color scheme, yall stay away from it!

As you can see, the rear came with the flush cup installed already so it was a simple snap in. The xray butt pad requires you to manually screw different lengths of screws all the way in and out depending on how many spacers you want before you can adjust it in any way but I set it up to fit me and should be done. Was kind of tedious but really it was probably only 10 semi distracted minutes tops. [IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"536","width":"715","src":"http:\/\/i.imgur.com\/UuQeSUe.jpg"}[/IMG2]


Th spigot slides into the front and is just held on with 4 screws. The forearm cover has to be removed though to screw them on so really its only a one time installation and I did it before I ever screwed on the forearm. You can see the left sides threaded screw ends in this image just above and to the side of the red dots. Its straight spigot to chassis contact so its pretty darn solid. I tested earlier in the office just squeezing on the plastic but it seemed pretty stout to me so maybe the spigot isnt vital per say. I have the spigot already though so no need worrying about it now. [IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"1081","width":"608","src":"http:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ooq5nbT.jpg"}[/IMG2]


Here you can see all of the various mounting points. The spigot mount screws are right in the middle of the relieved strips for a harris bipod. I think they could have drilled holes out and made installation possible without removing the forearm but then why would people upgrade to the whiskey. If you were to put a sling stud on the plastic they provide a longer one to install on the front most hole I believe.
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And here it is sporting my little 223 for a picture [IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"486","width":"648","src":"http:\/\/i.imgur.com\/wafTzs5.jpg"}[/IMG2]

 

[R_Swanson]

Because its freaking cool I think and I havent seen anyone else with it before. So take heed! This is my color scheme, yall stay away from it!

Hahaha... you have my word! Looks cool, but not for me. Thanks for all the pics and the update!

Kinda weird though... they let you customize the colors, but they wont let you order a W3 forend on a X-Ray chassis without buying the entire X-Ray chassis. Seems like the same amount of customization on their end to me. :dunno:

 

[SD Hunterer]

I have both and xlr seems more user friendly to me. Don't have the folder option yet on xlr but I also have the KRG whiskey 3 and if you save up the money, that would be number one in my book.

 

[plamia2]

+1 for XLR Element.
simply. solid. effectively.
-29F, no problem ))