XLR vs Whiskey-3

[B3dlam]

I am just looking for some first hand experience between these two chassis. The price is relatively close with the XLR coming in a few hundred cheaper by the time you upgrade it to a folding stock and get magazines and such. I am just curious if there is anything I should consider between the two.

 

[_Windrider_]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: B3dlam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am just looking for some first hand experience between these two chassis. The price is relatively close with the XLR coming in a few hundred cheaper by the time you upgrade it to a folding stock and get magazines and such. I am just curious if there is anything I should consider between the two. </div></div>

You need to reach out to LoneWolfUSMC on this, he has time with both Chassis systems and if you are putting a Rem 700 in it I would definitely reach out to him.

 

[_Windrider_]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: B3dlam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am just looking for some first hand experience between these two chassis. The price is relatively close with the XLR coming in a few hundred cheaper by the time you upgrade it to a folding stock and get magazines and such. I am just curious if there is anything I should consider between the two. </div></div>

In fact here is a review video on the Whiskey 3
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[B3dlam]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

I was hoping he would respond as I know he has hands on with both. I will actually be putting an M2008 into it but close enough.

 

[joemusso]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

the only bad thing about the whiskey 3 is it get's hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

i have one and love it it is very comfortable and very adjustable.

 

[Whitebrad25]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

This is where I wanna be...I have a thread pondering the most cost effective route to DBM.....then I found these stocks.....budget be damned!

 

[slowkota]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TacticalDillhole</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: B3dlam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am just looking for some first hand experience between these two chassis. The price is relatively close with the XLR coming in a few hundred cheaper by the time you upgrade it to a folding stock and get magazines and such. I am just curious if there is anything I should consider between the two. </div></div>

In fact here is a review video on the Whiskey 3

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Wait... I thought the fixed Whiskey 3 doesn't allow for a folding upgrade as an "a la carte" option???

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: B3dlam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am just curious if there is anything I should consider between the two. </div></div>

Do you like a traditional feel or a AR type rifle?

Really they are completely different when you shoulder them.

 

[mjh30]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

Slowkota, I believe you can upgrade the original Whiskey 3 chassis to a folder, but not the newer models.

 

[Whit]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

I am trying to decide between the two, but leaning towards the XLR for my Tikka (varmint hunting rifle) and save the couple hundred dollars. Although I have been thinking about getting the KRG folding stock for my Sako TRG.

 

[Hellbender]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

The stocks have a totally different feel, as LoneWolf has stated.

mnshortdraw (look him up here on SH) also lives in Kodiak, and has a KRG stock. I bet if you PM'ed him, he would let you get behind his stock.

The XLR tries to mimic the AR-15 feel, and, to me, is hard to get a proper hand to trigger relationship. But many people like it, I think a lot depends on how you are built.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

nice chassis, does it take the TRG22 bipod also??

 

[Massoud]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

That's correct that you could upgrade the gen 2 versions as seen in the video from fixed to folding but not the newer gen 3. We do have some kits left for the gen 2 but with the gen 3 there were several reasons we went away from the upgrade option.

Our chassis will take the TRG bipod but it's really not meant to as the TRG has a little steel plate in there where the bipod latches and we didn't include that plate in the Whiskey-3. The better option we think is to get our spigot mount and a good rail mounted bipod and you'll have a better mounting position and it will cost less.

We do have a hard skidplate in the works that will mount to the forend and help the heat transfer issue, but any exposed aluminum will have it.

Thanks,
Justin

 

[Hawk45]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: joemusso</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the only bad thing about the whiskey 3 is it get's hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
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Spray on a thin coat of Rhino liner (or alike rubber in a can) in color of choice and needed locations. Gives it grip too.

 

[slowkota]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Massoud</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's correct that you could upgrade the gen 2 versions as seen in the video from fixed to folding but not the newer gen 3. We do have some kits left for the gen 2 but with the gen 3 there were several reasons we went away from the upgrade option.</div></div>

LOL... I thought the 3 in Whiskey-3 was the Gen number!!! Hahaha

In my defense, these only came on my radar within the last month or so

 

[ddavis]

Re: XLR vs Whiskey-3

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hawk45</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: joemusso</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the only bad thing about the whiskey 3 is it get's hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
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Spray on a thin coat of Rhino liner (or alike rubber in a can) in color of choice and needed locations. Gives it grip too. </div></div>

Even simpler get some foam and stick it where you need it. I've been using this stuff for a while on my hunting gear, etc:

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/9-x-12-black-sticky-back-eva-foam-sheet-2mm-323907/

You can pick it up at your local Hobby Lobby. If you've ever handled an XLR chassis, it's similar to the stuff they use on the cheek piece.

-Dan