Farmerbrown32
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That a lonepeak ti and proof sendero? 8.2 pound with the scope loaded mag and bipod? That is freakin awesome.
Chassis vs stock for 6.5 prc pack gun?
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WeiserBucks
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Yup, Lone Peak Razor Ti, 28" Proof Sendero. I use a 3 round Accurate mag to save a small amount of weight and its lower profile. It'll gain a pound any day now once my TBAC 338 ULTRA gets approved. 14 months and counting . . .
BrentM
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Love my chassis for hunting and been using for several years. I have no desire to use a trad stock.
do find it hard or awkward to shoulder carry during spot and stalk type hunting?
BrentM
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Oh man not even remotely. I use a magpul sling and front carry. If you have used ar's or shot the m4 for le or military it's the same feel. Very comfy. I can shoulder from the carry position without unslinging. Back carry isn't an issue either especially since my chassis has multiple flush cup connection points. I prefer to carry the rifle in my scabbard in the pack for hands free and I run the folder down so it's lower profile. I do hunt in the winter on my snowbike and run the folder down, barrel up, and I can keep the profile low. Only issue I have is scabbard carry on a horse. I have to have a xl scabbard for that but it's not too bad.
Another vote for the Mesa stock, far fewer things to potentially hang up on a limb or whatever plus aluminum is much noisier if you happen to bang it against something and maybe a little less expensive for the Mesa if that matters.
Which chassis is this? Is it a folder?
BrentM
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Mdt, folder.
I have the magnesium element on my hunting rifle now. It's is EXTREMELY light. I was crunching the numbers trying to keep weight as low as possible. As well as keeping cost as low as possible. I looked at several of the stocks that I liked, but none had the features I wanted in the price range I was looking for.
Adjustable cheek rest, detach magazine, adjustable LOP.
The way I looked at it, by the time I bought the stock I wanted, and added bottom metal I was already over what I wanted to pay, and the weight was identical. As of right now my rifle is right at 10lbs. I know I can easily shed at least 2 lbs by switching stocks and scopes.
Rifle is a ARC nucleus LA with 20 moa rail (over 2lbs right here)
28" proof sendero .300 WM (could have easily went lighter contour and shorter 22-24" and saved several oz)
Meopta 5-30 /34mm Just over 2lbs with rings (warne steel)
I'm using a Luth AR mba-1 I think , which isn't light but can be easily changed at any time.
It is 100% adjustable for LOP and cheek height, and worth every penny for me. I may have overlooked some really good CF stocks, but I think for a long range hunting rifle, the light weight carbon stock just didn't have what I wanted.
As for it being cold, I have no dog in that fight, yes it's gonna be cold, but when I'm hiking , it's strapped on my pack, when I'm setup, it will be on the tripod most likely
Adjustable cheek rest, detach magazine, adjustable LOP.
The way I looked at it, by the time I bought the stock I wanted, and added bottom metal I was already over what I wanted to pay, and the weight was identical. As of right now my rifle is right at 10lbs. I know I can easily shed at least 2 lbs by switching stocks and scopes.
Rifle is a ARC nucleus LA with 20 moa rail (over 2lbs right here)
28" proof sendero .300 WM (could have easily went lighter contour and shorter 22-24" and saved several oz)
Meopta 5-30 /34mm Just over 2lbs with rings (warne steel)
I'm using a Luth AR mba-1 I think , which isn't light but can be easily changed at any time.
It is 100% adjustable for LOP and cheek height, and worth every penny for me. I may have overlooked some really good CF stocks, but I think for a long range hunting rifle, the light weight carbon stock just didn't have what I wanted.
As for it being cold, I have no dog in that fight, yes it's gonna be cold, but when I'm hiking , it's strapped on my pack, when I'm setup, it will be on the tripod most likely
SteelBanger
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I was just in the same boat, deciding between the AG Alpine Hunter vs the Magnesium 3.0 ... I ordered the XLR and can't wait to receive it! Like T3 said above, after adding bottom metal the prices are comparable and I love the chassis feel compared to traditional stocks. I put the CF buttstock on mine with the folding adaptor with the vertical ergo grip, should be about 36oz.
Tagging in on this. With the XLR sale last month I bought four magnesium stocks. I'm currently running Manners EH1's on my hunting rifles. The advertised weight of the XLR's is lighter than the weight on my EH1's. I can always add weight to the chassis, too, which can't easily be done with a traditional stock. If I take to the chassis I'll be selling the Manners'.
I carry my rifles on the SG gunbearer system while hunting. When packing out an elk I tried to carry the EH1 on the pack which was awkward. I'm hoping the folding chassis will improve that experience.
I'm making a 6.5 PRC for a buddy and he got the Proof Research carbon stock with the Lone Peak Fuzion Ti. Wow, that stock is light.!
I carry my rifles on the SG gunbearer system while hunting. When packing out an elk I tried to carry the EH1 on the pack which was awkward. I'm hoping the folding chassis will improve that experience.
I'm making a 6.5 PRC for a buddy and he got the Proof Research carbon stock with the Lone Peak Fuzion Ti. Wow, that stock is light.!
WeiserBucks
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One huge advantage for a chassis is a much shorter wait time than a Manners or Mcmillan and they don't need to be bedded. Also don't have to purchase bottom metal.
XSIVSPD
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I don't have experience with either of your options but I did go kind of whole-hog into the chassis gun thing. Bought a 338lm and an almost identical 308 as a trainer because it thought they'd be great. I haven't gotten a lot of time down on them yet, but I have to say, for hunting I really like a traditional stock much better. The rifles feel odd trying to shoot offhand, and it takes me longer to get set up on them comfortably. I hadn't done anything other than handle chassis rifles at gun shows before I bought them. I'm currently looking at good options for a traditional long range stock to try on the 308.
Regarding carrying it on a sling, get a stock or chassis that has the side mounted flush cups and you'll be good. I carried mine a handful of miles last season that way and if you put the sling opposite the bolt it's very comfortable
