so I'm thinking of going with one of these newer designed rifle chassis systems

[BradZ]

I see so many people going with stuff that just doesn't look like a normal gun to me that I figure there must be a reason. So I'm thinking of giving it a shot. Right now I'm using a McMillen A4, and aside from the gun being heavy I'm wondering if there's a reason everybody seems to be going with these new ones. I actually never saw anything like that till I started browsing this site and another rifle one, which I do more than post but it's got me curious.

 

[Onoko]

chassis systems are nice because you don't have to get the rifle bedded. It takes time and skill to do a proper bedding job. Also the bedding can wear out and need to be redone. Chassis are usually a plug and play type thing. Of course their are little modifications that may need to be done to get some actions fitted but usually they slide right in. Some people skim bed a chassis to have more surface contact between the action and chassis. If you check out what the pros use in competitions most of them use stocks. Personally, I like the AICS chassis, KRG whiskey 3, and XLR evolution chassis.

 

[bh-ltr]

Also if you go the route of the AICS you have the possibility of adding the Viper Skins which I think is one of the best things to happen to my rifle!

Victor Company USA

 

[Truth223]

What about mcrees systems?

 

[harbinger]

Love my Mcree, not sure they add anything accuracy wise that isn't possible with a traditional stock and a skilled hand working on it. But the ergonomics are incredible. You can fit the chassis to every element of your body structure and that makes for a much more comfortable/natural position. Ease of adding accessories is also a plus if you need NV, a light, etc. if you can get past the different appearance there isn't any downside I have found. Short of needing a smaller lightweight hunting rifle, I won't have another precision rifle without one

 

[bogeybrown]

I see so many people going with stuff that just doesn't look like a normal gun to me that I figure there must be a reason. So I'm thinking of giving it a shot. Right now I'm using a McMillen A4, and aside from the gun being heavy I'm wondering if there's a reason everybody seems to be going with these new ones. I actually never saw anything like that till I started browsing this site and another rifle one, which I do more than post but it's got me curious.

I'm considering a chassis too, but until Cadex comes down to the same ballpark everyone else is playing in, I think I'm holding off. However, I am ready to switch from my Manners T4 to a McMillan A4, so f yours is for a Rem SA and you decide to switch let me know, I can help fund the swap.

 

[308sniper147]

I see so many people going with stuff that just doesn't look like a normal gun to me that I figure there must be a reason. So I'm thinking of giving it a shot. Right now I'm using a McMillen A4, and aside from the gun being heavy I'm wondering if there's a reason everybody seems to be going with these new ones. I actually never saw anything like that till I started browsing this site and another rifle one, which I do more than post but it's got me curious.

Another chassis no one ever tells anyone about is rock solid.
Owners name is Todd and he even texts you! You don't find any customer service that beats his not to mention that there is less than a two week wait time! So google them up amazing stock for 730 shipped to your door

 

[308sniper147]

214-215-2344 is his number he will answer any questions you could possibly have!

 

[308sniper147]

And also my apologizes 730 shipped is with a military discount. It's 780 without

 

[BookHound]

To the OP, the barreled action is the race car's engine. Everything else, including the stock/chassis, is the ergonomic interface by which you drive the car. Find what works best for you in terms of fit and features. I personally own a Manners T4A and an AI AX. Love them both. Both have some similarities but some obvious differences. I like the way the AX fits me. I like the pistol grip. The side folding butt is rock solid in the folded position. Some other chassis systems have weak or no detent in the folded position. I sometime run the AX with forward mounted NV so the modular attachment points on the forend are a good feature for my uses. The chassis also has good balance for my rifle. Love my AX chassis and I wouldn't change anything about the rifle.

chassis systems are nice because you don't have to get the rifle bedded.

That is not our experience with some chassis systems. The AICS, AI AX and a few others are generally good to go without needing skim bedding. My personal experience with the McRee is also that it should be good to go. But there are a few other chassis systems that tend to perform a lot better with skim bedding.

Mark

 

[bullseye13]

To the OP, the barreled action is the race car's engine. Everything else, including the stock/chassis, is the ergonomic interface by which you drive the car. Find what works best for you in terms of fit and features. I personally own a Manners T4A and an AI AX. Love them both. Both have some similarities but some obvious differences. I like the way the AX fits me. I like the pistol grip. The side folding butt is rock solid in the folded position. Some other chassis systems have weak or no detent in the folded position. I sometime run the AX with forward mounted NV so the modular attachment points on the forend are a good feature for my uses. The chassis also has good balance for my rifle. Love my AX chassis and I wouldn't change anything about the rifle.






That is not our experience with some chassis systems. The AICS, AI AX and a few others are generally good to go without needing skim bedding. My personal experience with the McRee is also that it should be good to go. But there are a few other chassis systems that tend to perform a lot better with skim bedding.

Mark

That is a beautiful rifle. My only grip with the AX is the grip. Its fine, and I would be hapy to own any of the above mentioned chassis, but a little foreign to me. Do any chassis besides the JP have the ability to switch the grip to an AR style?

 

[FlashGordon]

...Do any chassis besides the JP have the ability to switch the grip to an AR style?

Yes. Check out the Rock Solid Stock.

This is not my photo, pulled it off of Google image search.

 

[308boltgun]

I have a TAC21 from MDT - Modular Driven Technologies. I really like it, its easy to put together and I think its the cheapest of all of them. They have version for the Rem 700 long and short actions.

 

[Masked]

I have a couple...XLR for a Savage 4.4 SA...McRee for my other Savage 4.4 SA and an AI AX for my 300WM.

Each really has it's own purpose...Each has their own merits...What I take between the 308's really depends on where I'm going.

It's really a choice of the user.

 

[bullseye13]

Yes. Check out the Rock Solid Stock.

This is not my photo, pulled it off of Google image search.

That looks very nice. Do they make a folder? I like the AX's modular forearm though. I don't have any nightvision yet, but if I'm going to put down the cash for a chassis, I'd like to have the mounting options down the road.

 

[jordan0317]

Big +1 for the rock solid, excellent no frills chassis designed to shoot. I love mine and wilbe orderin more.

 

[FlashGordon]

That looks very nice. Do they make a folder? I like the AX's modular forearm though. I don't have any nightvision yet, but if I'm going to put down the cash for a chassis, I'd like to have the mounting options down the road.

I believe a folder is in the works. The stock accepts a NV mount (see the wider area at the top of the fore end of the chassis with the screw holes in it).

There is a photo of it on this page...
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