Hey guys, I’m new to the range and I own a howa 1500 .308. I wanted to buy a chassis but I’m unfamiliar with any and I didn’t want to spend too much on one. I saw an oryx one and idk if it’s good. Also, i was wondering if it’s possible to remove the action with the scope mounted on it and place it on the chassis because I don’t know how to zero a rifle (never done it and it looks complicated). If it’s not possible, how do I zero it. Any good recommendations on a good chassis? Thanks.
Help with chassis and rifle.
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How much are you looking to spend on a chassis? The Orxy is a great chassis for the money, and yes you can remove the barreled action and reinstall without removing the scope. It’s easy just remove the bottom 2 action screws lay the barreled action into the new chassis and torque the screws to spec.
I was looking at spending between 400-600 bucks on one. The oryx one comes with the pistol grip, buttstock, and chassis for 399 so it’s not too bad, but I’m open to any other options especially if it includes the stock and grip. If I remove the action with the scope and place it on the chassis, will I have to zero it out? Or will it already be zeroed at 100 yards. thanks
The chassis questions have been answered, two bolts into the bottom is all that holds the action into the stock.
Now time for me to chide you: youre going to get much more out of the experience if you try to learn how to do things rather than trying to avoid learning them. Read the scope manual and watch a youtube video. Ignorance is not bliss when youre spitting dollar bills downrange with each trigger pull.
Now time for me to chide you: youre going to get much more out of the experience if you try to learn how to do things rather than trying to avoid learning them. Read the scope manual and watch a youtube video. Ignorance is not bliss when youre spitting dollar bills downrange with each trigger pull.
I personally like krg (bravo is a good starting place for price and adjustments). Xlr, mdt, mpa and some others are all good choices it’s just up to your ergonomics. If you want to get into long range you have to learn how to adjust your scope, it is pretty simple. It is possible to keep scope mounted though it likely will change the zero a little by switching the stock/chassis.
I would suggest: set up stock to comfortable position. Set scope eye relief, have a plumb line and level reticle to it, tighten scope in rings or mount. Then if you can see through barrel take bolt out and roughly center/align the target at 50 yards then dial the scope to center without moving. Take a sighting shot to verify roughly near point of aim. Move back to 100, align shots to point of aim, then the turret will have a screw to disengage the cap from the click (take off and turn to zero) retighten. You can do this in just a few shots, but get a good zero at 100.
Obviously use a larger target with square grid to aid in adjustment when zeroing.
I would suggest: set up stock to comfortable position. Set scope eye relief, have a plumb line and level reticle to it, tighten scope in rings or mount. Then if you can see through barrel take bolt out and roughly center/align the target at 50 yards then dial the scope to center without moving. Take a sighting shot to verify roughly near point of aim. Move back to 100, align shots to point of aim, then the turret will have a screw to disengage the cap from the click (take off and turn to zero) retighten. You can do this in just a few shots, but get a good zero at 100.
Obviously use a larger target with square grid to aid in adjustment when zeroing.
I just want to say how cool I think it is that someone can come on here and say "I don't know how to take my stock off and I don't know how to zero my scope" and instead of getting shit on they actually get helpful advice. Good on you guys.
Hey Bigbrain, rezeroing your scope may be intimidating, but it's not hard. You got this. Spin those dials like you're on Wheel of Fortune! Actually no, don't do that, just do a few clicks at a time and slowly walk your Point of Impact (POI) to your Point of Aim (POA). If you're hitting low and left, give it a few clicks up and a few clicks right, nothing more complicated than that. The top dial/turret on your scope will be mark with a "U" for up and the one on the side will be marked with an "R" for right, there maybe caps you need to unscrew to see this.
Easy peasy once you get the hang of it. You'll want to do this every time you switch ammo or make a major adjustment to your rifle setup.
For your new chassis project:
1) Leave the scope on the action
2) Undo the action screws (one behind the trigger guard, one in front of the magazine floor plate)
3) Pull the barreled action out of the old stock
4) Put the barreled action in your new chassis
5) Tighten actions screws (use a torque wrench if you have one or just snug them up if you don't. Nice and snug, but don't over do it! Loose action screws are easier to fix than stripped action screws)
6) Shoot 3 shot groups at 100 yards using some sort of support (e.g., bench, sled, sandbags, backpack, bipod, whatever you have).
7) Walk POI to POA by adjusting your scope dials
8) Done (pat yourself on the back)
Hey Bigbrain, rezeroing your scope may be intimidating, but it's not hard. You got this. Spin those dials like you're on Wheel of Fortune! Actually no, don't do that, just do a few clicks at a time and slowly walk your Point of Impact (POI) to your Point of Aim (POA). If you're hitting low and left, give it a few clicks up and a few clicks right, nothing more complicated than that. The top dial/turret on your scope will be mark with a "U" for up and the one on the side will be marked with an "R" for right, there maybe caps you need to unscrew to see this.
Easy peasy once you get the hang of it. You'll want to do this every time you switch ammo or make a major adjustment to your rifle setup.
For your new chassis project:
1) Leave the scope on the action
2) Undo the action screws (one behind the trigger guard, one in front of the magazine floor plate)
3) Pull the barreled action out of the old stock
4) Put the barreled action in your new chassis
5) Tighten actions screws (use a torque wrench if you have one or just snug them up if you don't. Nice and snug, but don't over do it! Loose action screws are easier to fix than stripped action screws)
6) Shoot 3 shot groups at 100 yards using some sort of support (e.g., bench, sled, sandbags, backpack, bipod, whatever you have).
7) Walk POI to POA by adjusting your scope dials
8) Done (pat yourself on the back)
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If you bought the rifle as it is with a scope, chances are, you'll still have to zero it.
As far as chassis, the Oryx is really good. The MDT ACC is also really good but it's $1,000 so obviously not in your price range. However, last year for black Friday, they had some for $400 so it might be worth waiting a bit and shopping around for black Friday deals.
Good luck...
As far as chassis, the Oryx is really good. The MDT ACC is also really good but it's $1,000 so obviously not in your price range. However, last year for black Friday, they had some for $400 so it might be worth waiting a bit and shopping around for black Friday deals.
Good luck...
You will need to zero the rifle
Some good options for chassis have been already listed
The first place I would start even before a chassis purchase is start researching and absorbing info
Watch YouTube videos on rifle setups for long range, scope sight in etc. Also utilize this sight for info
It won’t turn you into a gunsmith overnight but will steer you in the right direction for getting more comfortable with chassis setup and rifle sight in
Honestly, and I know this is advanced a bit, but several of the factory “package” guns I’ve come across have had loose base or ring screws and wouldn’t shoot accurately. Had to retorque as scope was sliding/base shifting each shot
Just bury your face in some videos and gun forums like this for a bit before you start loosening screws and what not
Yes 308 is short action
@Bigbrain if your brain is as big as you say it is I trust you’ll have it down pat in no time
Some good options for chassis have been already listed
The first place I would start even before a chassis purchase is start researching and absorbing info
Watch YouTube videos on rifle setups for long range, scope sight in etc. Also utilize this sight for info
It won’t turn you into a gunsmith overnight but will steer you in the right direction for getting more comfortable with chassis setup and rifle sight in
Honestly, and I know this is advanced a bit, but several of the factory “package” guns I’ve come across have had loose base or ring screws and wouldn’t shoot accurately. Had to retorque as scope was sliding/base shifting each shot
Just bury your face in some videos and gun forums like this for a bit before you start loosening screws and what not
Yes 308 is short action
@Bigbrain if your brain is as big as you say it is I trust you’ll have it down pat in no time
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Yes, it is a short action.
I was hoping to be able to identify the mag from the picture as an AI style mag. In which case, I would have told you the mag would work on the other more popular chassis systems. However, I cannot exactly tell if it is an AI style mag or not. Hopefully somebody knows more than me.
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