Pros and cons of chassis

[skog]

I am looking at getting a chassis for my 260 project. I am considering the JP and mcree. Dont like the AICS. Saw another one on here that is move tube gun style, dont know the name. Trying to keep it under $1K. What are the pros and cons of these systems. If you have an suggestions that I should look up shout them out.

Thanks

 

[ewoaf]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

cons? not really any real downside to them...looks maybe.... FYI: the jae700 are vaporware. go mcree

 

[hoguer]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

I feel my Mcree is the highest recoil stock i have. Dont know why, just feels that way. Also, here in Central CA it gets HOT in the summer, and when you have a metal chassis, it gets just as hot as everything else. I have to cover it when not shooting. Other than that i like the fit and finish, and price is hard to beat. Would love to try a XLR, but the one advantage to the Mcree is it is not ejection port specific. my 300win is RBLP

XLR
http://www.xlrindustries.com/XLR-Pictures.html

 

[scotharr]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

extremely heavy. guess that can be a pro or a con.

 

[BobinNC]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

Weight is a problem with most chassis systems, then this is the solution:

Manners MCS-DBM

take any Manners stock w/90% carbon fiber shell, and order the Manners Mini Chassis with it installed. Same bennies as a full chassis system, but less filling........Most of the Manners line of stocks should cost out just under a grand with the MCS-DBS installed, minus any of the fancy paint jobs.

Best Pro: Functionally all chassis systems work great, but most have the aesthetics of a pogo stick. Manners stocks with the Mini-chassis look and feel like a rifle stock.

IMHO and YMMV,

Bob

 

[XLR]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

Our chassis setup for the production rifles (remington/savage) are cut to except either left or right port with no modification. There is also no modification required for side bolt release placements for clone actions. Weight ranges for the Remington/Savage are from 3 1/2 pounds to 4 pounds depending on hand guard length. -Kyle ~ XLR Industries

 

[tacticalrifleman]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

I've had both the AIC's and the Mcree, and after trying the Mcree sold both the AI stocks. I did feel the recoil was felt more than the other stocks at first, then adjusted the buttpad up for more shoulder contact and it now feels less than any of my other stocks. As for it heating up I have a stock pack on mine and don't notice any excess heat issues. It is I believe a small bit lighter than the AI.

I think one of the main benefits of the chassis stocks is obviously they all use AI mags, saving you the money over buying the floor metal and a stock then bedding. By the way I had one of my AI's bedded as it seemed to be a less than ideal fit, the Mcree seems to be a better fit on your average Remington receiver (I've tried this stock on three diff. receivers). I haven't been able to try say the XLR stock, and have only a small amount of time on someone elses Eliseo, but have to say of the ones I have experience with the Mcree seems to be the best choice.

I mean as for the weight, price, adjustability, fit and ergonomics, features, and honestly the way the rifles shoot in them. I also like the looks of them, they kind of grow on you. Another thing is the modularity of the Mcree chassis. There are a long list of optional foreends, from palma style with a slot for handstop, or handrest, to bench rest, to tactical, to whatever you can conceive. Of course there are some similar stuff for the various different chassis out there, but I think you could probably just about call Scott up and discuss an idea you have about the stock and if it's doable he would probaly do it. He's that kind of guy, and very innovative, and he appreciates input that improves the product.

My advice would be like many others on this site often say, try to find people near you to try out the stocks in question first hand and see if you like the feel of them. The way the stock feels is highly subjective to the individual and could save you some cash in the long run. Of course if you do get one you don't like they all pretty much sell quick here, (especially the Mcrees, lol). HTH

 

[BgBmBoo]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

A buddy and I (he mostly did the work) just put this rifle together using a JP chassis. The chassis is VERY light IMHO....made mostly of aluminum.

I have not yet shot the rifle....but being chambered in 6XC and with the brake, I am sure the recoil (what there will be of it) will be very minimal and of no issue.

I mainly wanted to do something different with this build so I went with JP. I will post a range report and thoughts/impressions of the chassis once I get some glass on it and work up a load for it.

Take care,Stan

 

[Am180man]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

I have the Mcree system for my 510 sub-sonic. The action dropped right in and the fit is perfect. Scott was up at my gun clubs picnic last month and brought a couple of his rigs out for people to play with. To say that they were impressed would be an understatement. A couple of confirmed orders with several others under serious consideration.

The man is just flat out incredible to deal with. One of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting. The fit and finish of his stocks are exceptional. The machining is beautiful. Now if the damn suppressor will come in, my build will be complete!
Steve

 

[skog]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

the xlr was the chassis I was thinking of that I forgot the name of. I had disregarded the Eliseo stocks because I was unaware that they had a model that ran of AICS mags. I thought they were single shot or their properity mag only. I guess I wasnt clear with the orginal question. Why do you perfer chassis X over chassis Y. I know it sounds like a loaded question. I have no intention of generating a pissing match. I just have been unable to get behind several of these stocks and am looking for personal opinions of each. If it helps I am 6'5" 200 lbs.

I like the idea of the top mount bipod with the xlr but dont like being limited on which I can use. Also the tube holding in barrel heat with the XLR and the eliseo. With the mcree the gap between the trigger guard and the pistol grip. Seems like a good place to get a finger stuck. With the JP and the XLR can you change the pistol grip? Dont really dig that target style grip. With the eliseo RTS do you have to run the round recoil lug to attach the stock vs standard recoil lug?

Stocks I would input on are the Elieso RTS, JP, Mcree, and the XLR.

Thanks
skog

 

[Am180man]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

The gap in the Mcree stock really doesn't seem to be an issue. Grip feels very natural and comfortable.....finger getting in between would be hard to do as it would go against your natural feel for reaching for the trigger. Never heard from any one that had an issue with it.
Steve

 

[BgBmBoo]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

You can put ANY grip on the JP that will work on a AR platform.

Take care,Stan

 

[vman]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

Pros-
: Awesomeness

Cons-
: Weight

 

[BERTMAN77MK2]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

dont have the actual wt but my JP MOR chassis seems very light--being an AR guy I love the ergonomics---I believe the "tube-guns" are just the next step of evolution for bolt guns---David
Tubb can't be all wrong!! ---thus far the MAK and JP are the only 2 I have fired and see no disadvantages---beauty is in the
eye of the beholder as the Hot Girlfriend has shown!

 

[Texar2]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

I,ve never had a problem with the chassis getting too hot. It does get cold though. You can always add camo wrap or something.

 

[jdwelch10]

Re: Pros and cons of chassis

I have a Mcree I'm selling if anyone is interested. It's a long action desert tan color

 

[7mmVertigo]

your mcree still availabel?

 

[BGE541]

JP and Mcree are great... Like them over AICS, my .02

 

[Phezzik]

I know it's a long dead post, but now we have the MDT Tac21 for the 700's. Very comfortable and use ar acc.