Some back-story.....a few months ago I decided I could not live without a chassis system for my AAC-SD. Despite the fact that with some elbow grease, sand paper, JB weld and some shims, I had my factory Hogue stock shooting 4 2/3" at 600 yards and about 3/4" at 300 yards.
So I bought an XLR Element and let me say that it is a fantastic chassis with more adjustability than you could ever want...not too heavy and a drop in fit for my SA R700. On top of that, Kyle is top notch to deal with and builds good kit. I have shot it in one match and on the range several times and I just cannot get comfortable with that type of set-up...guess I like a more traditional rifle stock. But one thing I now cannot live without (esp in tactical matches) is DBM.
So...did some reading about inletting stocks and was going to order a McMillan or B&C from Stockys but none in stock with DBM option. Googled the PTG DBM inletting and read other's comments that putting one in a Hogue was not advisable and shouldn't be done...too much work and the stock was a POS and not worth it, yada, yada. WELL...that sealed the deal for me. I gave my $99 to Midway and my PTG bottom metal arrived 3 days later.
With my dremel, a 5/8" spade bit for my drill, some 100 grit sandpaper, a flat and round file and some patience, I got it done. It is very easy to take out too much of the rubber material around the inlet, so since the stock was already painted, I simply squeezed in a little waterproof/paintable caulk to fill in the gaps and then dabbed some camo over it after it dried.
Custom work? Hardly, but I don't have "safe queens" or show pieces. I am a function over form guy all the way. But I think it looks OK for what it is...a very affordable and desirable upgrade to a stock that you already paid for when you bought the rifle. I mean, for $99 (not incl the mags of course) and a little labor, you have a VERY lightweight stock with DBM capable of MOA or better with a little "stiffening". Anyway, if anyone is ever interested in how I did it (gotta have the spade bit), I will describe it in more detail...
So I bought an XLR Element and let me say that it is a fantastic chassis with more adjustability than you could ever want...not too heavy and a drop in fit for my SA R700. On top of that, Kyle is top notch to deal with and builds good kit. I have shot it in one match and on the range several times and I just cannot get comfortable with that type of set-up...guess I like a more traditional rifle stock. But one thing I now cannot live without (esp in tactical matches) is DBM.
So...did some reading about inletting stocks and was going to order a McMillan or B&C from Stockys but none in stock with DBM option. Googled the PTG DBM inletting and read other's comments that putting one in a Hogue was not advisable and shouldn't be done...too much work and the stock was a POS and not worth it, yada, yada. WELL...that sealed the deal for me. I gave my $99 to Midway and my PTG bottom metal arrived 3 days later.
With my dremel, a 5/8" spade bit for my drill, some 100 grit sandpaper, a flat and round file and some patience, I got it done. It is very easy to take out too much of the rubber material around the inlet, so since the stock was already painted, I simply squeezed in a little waterproof/paintable caulk to fill in the gaps and then dabbed some camo over it after it dried.
Custom work? Hardly, but I don't have "safe queens" or show pieces. I am a function over form guy all the way. But I think it looks OK for what it is...a very affordable and desirable upgrade to a stock that you already paid for when you bought the rifle. I mean, for $99 (not incl the mags of course) and a little labor, you have a VERY lightweight stock with DBM capable of MOA or better with a little "stiffening". Anyway, if anyone is ever interested in how I did it (gotta have the spade bit), I will describe it in more detail...
