Xlr chassis system. Tell me your thoughts

[clrems77]

I have a new 6.5cm being built and am in the market for a chassis. I currently have a mcrees precision that I could use, but im pretty intrigued with the XLR. The rifle will be built on a Rem 700 action with a 26" Bartlein MTU contour and NF ATACR.

Im looking for opinions and thoughts on overall performance, weight balance and functionality. The rifle will be mainly used as a weekend shooter with the occasional hunt.

Thanks!

 

[Fly_True]

I've been running their new element chassis on my 260 for a few months now and VERY happy on made the change. Great company that stands behind their product.

 

[Burglecutt]

Count 8 more threads down and read on friend.

 

[clrems77]

Count 8 more threads down and read on friend.

Cant believe I missed that. Thanks Bud!

 

[backcountryguide]

Im close to pulling the trigger on a XLR for one of my builds also. Seems like a great piece of kit.

 

[garandman]

Get it. Now.

Love my 6.5 CM with XLR chassis.

 

[jacer961]

A quality product made in the USA, installed a savage fcp 308 in one and couldn't be happier, truly a drop in product, got the folder also nice lock up with no slack fits nicely in eberlestock pack,

 

[PDXGS]

Great people
Great product
You won't be disappointed.

 

[coach4christ]

Top notch company. Kyle is a stand up guy. I have the evolution and I love it.

 

[devldogs55]

If I would have realized their business hours were Mountain Time and not Pacific - I would have ordered one today - DOH! Talked to Kyle, and Ill be ordering the Element tomorrow for my Rem 700 SPS Tactical. I've been drooling over one for a while now.

 

[JaysonF]

Kyle is fantastic and really works with you. I love my xlr carbon... Definitely the envy of my friends!
I have a savage model 10, and it isn't a heavy chassis. I think the handguard length is perfect and the setup is really over-built. I shoot heavy duty guns and this setup suits me real well.

 

[HumbleEinstein]

I have the evolution. It's a great chassis. My only criticism is that I would like a flat back buttpad option for it.

 

[AdamP]

Do it. Kyle and crew are amazing people. I love my carbon chassis. Hands down the nicest rig that I've ran to date!

Accurate Ordnance 6.5creed + XLR Carbon = Greatness Level 100

 

[Masked]

Xlr chassis system. Tell me your thoughts

I had the original XLR and actually had many issues with it...

The XLR was amazing when I first got it but, the handguard felt "off" and there was some play...Not much but, there was some. -- In the grand scheme of things I know it doesn't matter because the action --> Barrel are all that matters but, on a $900 chassis, this was an issue.

Kyle is an amazing CS person...WHEN and IF you can get a-hold of him. I called, emailed up to wazoo, the only time I actually got a response from Kyle was when I bitched HERE in the thread.

I sent the rifle to Kyle's FFL (A bit of a fiasco but, Kyle came through) and tt first I thought it was my barrel being off, which was partially true (Kyle identified this and placed sole blame on this), Savage had kinked the barrel from factory (Was off 5*) -- However, when the rifle was returned and my new McGowan came (Also had the receiver trued in this window), it just became clear how badly the handguard was actually off. -- I'm not talking canted 90* high or low -- I'm talking pivoted hard right, practically hitting the handguard.

After complaining here again -- Kyle sent a new handguard...I sent the old one back -- Put it on and it was STILL canted.

At this point it became obvious it was the chassis itself. I emailed Kyle again, called again, no answer -- Complained here and I had a phone call offering a new chassis.

Got the new chassis and the cant was mostly gone but, by this time I had just had enough of the situation so, I sold it on the hide with the information that the handguard was slightly off.

The gentleman that bought it, I believed lapped it, which completely solved the issue.

Again -- Kyle's CS is AMAZING, when you can get a hold of him (hopefully this has become a non-issue) but, I thought I'd share my story.

I went with McCree -- They treated me incredibly well and low and behold when I dropped the barreled action in -- PERFECT. - I can't say that for the XLR.

I understand now, on the XLR that's been addressed with the handguard shape but, it was kind of a nightmare for 2-3 months trying to figure out what was wrong!

 

[rangeryo]

If you go with an XLR, I'd recommend upgrading to the folding stock option. This will make it sooo much easier to clean your rifle. I do not have the folder, and every time I want to clean, I have to remove the adjustable butt pad, and cheek rest so I can get a cleaning rod in through the breech end.

 

[devldogs55]

Just ordered my Element a few minutes ago - so you'll have my first impressions in a few days.

 

[Trevor300wsm]

I've been running the Element for the past couple months. It's a very nice design. I normally shoot a Rock Solid and the Element is every bit as good with a few more added comfort features. I would reccommend one to anybody.

 

[jeremyp]

If you're looking for a XLR chassis for a Remington action then call Red Hawk Rifles. I had them build me a Remington 700P 300 Win Mag in an Evolution chassis and it came out great. I just got an email from them today announcing a sale on the XLR chassis and they have them in stock for the Remington 700 action.

 

[garandman]

Masked has problems with everyone and everything.

 

[Masked]

Masked has problems with everyone and everything.

Just the assholes...