Chassis?

Thanks for this
Yes, Sir! Here's my budget build .257 WBY.
1728555955682.jpeg
 
So I'm interested in trying a Chassis for a rifle build. I'm wading through a lot of different options. My biggest issue is weight as I'm not looking to build a 20lb PRS rifle. I'd like to budget less than $1000 for the complete chassis and stay preferably around $800 for the complete chassis.

So how realistic is my goal to stay around 36 ounces? I really don't want to go over 40 ounces if possible. I'll be using my M700 action and a 18‐20" light varmint contour barrel to build a .223 Rem.
I'd like to stay under 10lbs if possible.
Here's something for you to ponder. For your budget for a chassis, you can have the rifle below, which is supposedly 7.5 lbs. Good luck!

1728556919710.png

(SOURCE: https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...an+flag+cerakote+black+folding+hti+excl+lit+c)
 
Chassis rifles are hard to get use to.! I now have 2. An XLR Element and the MDT Oryx. The XLR is by far a better chassis. I just ordered the MDT Field stock for a Tikka budget 25 Creedmoor build
 
Here's something for you to ponder. For your budget for a chassis, you can have the rifle below, which is supposedly 7.5 lbs. Good luck!

View attachment 608132
(SOURCE: https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...an+flag+cerakote+black+folding+hti+excl+lit+c)
The only thing I dislike about that rifle is the magazine. If I go with a standard SA rifle and chassis I can run a cartridge length of 2.55" vs. 2.25" or shorter. Then there is the fact that I have to drive a lot just to pick up a firearm. Since I'm required to fill out the paperwork and cool off, and I have a 140 mile round trip twice to visit the more reliable FFL.
 
MDT HNT26....has all your bells and whistles...comes in at 26 Oz's and foldable stock.
I looked at that one, and it's more money than I want to spend. I don't need a folder, I'm not going to backpack in with a .223 Rem on any hunts. I could go with another Greyboe Trekker as I figure it's close to a chassis, I have one on my .308 Win.

129.jpg
 
I'm with the folks who've encouraged you to try a chassis before buying one. I've had couple over the years, but never learned to love them. They're great for their adjustability, but thats about where it stops for me.
 
I looked at that one, and it's more money than I want to spend. I don't need a folder, I'm not going to backpack in with a .223 Rem on any hunts. I could go with another Greyboe Trekker as I figure it's close to a chassis, I have one on my .308 Win.

View attachment 608200
You said you wanted to try a CHASSIS....if not then take a look at the MDT FIELD STOCK.... terrific price, terrific fit.
 
You said you wanted to try a CHASSIS....if not then take a look at the MDT FIELD STOCK.... terrific price, terrific fit.
I looked at the Field Stock but 3.1lbs is a big turn-off. The Trekker and other Greyboe options aren't a whole lot more than the Field. I still want to try a chassis, I just knew there were more options to look at than what I had found.
 
Take a look at the Outdoorsman's chassis it may fit the bill
I think I could make that one work, I'm not sure about the Key Mod forearm. Seems like everything is going Mlok.

The Ultradyne UD3 and 5 look promising as well.
 
Last edited:

Recent Posts

Top