Do you prefer Stock or Chassis?
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I love walnut and blue steel and own several such examples including a 7.62x51 single shot Remington 40X, but I replaced it with a Bergara BMP in 6.5CM for our monthly club matches. I put it in a Caldwell Precision Turret shooting rest and have not looked back. I have not won a first yet but am planning on it and with factory ammo! Nearly everyone in the club reloads but that's a road I don't want to go down yet.
Both look mighty fine to me. But then I'm just a simple gun nut. Probably prefer the tactical look when it gets down to brass tacks.
Personally I like a chassis better on modern rifles. I just shoot them better. I think it is just the adjustability of them but I think older hunting rifles with stocks are beautiful. I have my dads old weatherby 300 win mag hanging in my office. I just like the looks of it.
A stock, by definition of Websters favorite dictionary (or what ever it is called today).What is a...stock...?
Stock; something we wished was on the gun shops reloading shelves but in these days and times NEVER IS!
I prefer the feel of a fiberglass stock the most. If you are even considering using the stock/chassis for hunting that will rule out a chassis. Chassis get cold and are hard to hold onto. I think a chassis should only be used on a bench
JAE's don't get cold.
But I also wouldn't suggest they are optimal for hunting purposes either. But they are comfortable at much more then a simple bench.
Here is my bottom line. I have a $550 Weatherby Vanguard in 25-06. It is a nice rifle. Easily meets three shot guarantee from a cold barrel. Has a decent composite stock. I have used this rifle and it has been the most successful rifle in allowing me to put meat on the table. I have discussed this rifle previously. I Love It! BUT, I have a terrible time getting a good sight picture through the scope.
Tuesday, my MPA production rifle comes in with a comp chassis. Go to my Frank Galli book to remind myself how to adjust the rifle. Adjust the length of pull, mount the scope, adjust the cheekpiece and the scope, all done. I sit down at a bench, put my face to the chassis, and I get a perfect scope picture.
I grew up on the water. My family sailed Inland Lake Racing Scows made of wood. The finishing, even under the decks where no one would ever see, was FLAWLESS! (I know because being small, I was sent under the decks with a sponge to get every little drop of water out to lighten the boat before the race). Fine Finishing of GOD’s creations is the high point of human art. Ever stare at a Picasso and wonder what he was thinking / drinking? Then look at a superbly finished walnut stock and a fine rifle or shotgun. Even the Remington’s of the 60’s and 70’s with their high gloss finish can be impressive. But,
Put my face to a chassis that even, I an amateur can adjust, it works. In the end, its what we use and what we can admire.
Photograph from National Geographic
Tuesday, my MPA production rifle comes in with a comp chassis. Go to my Frank Galli book to remind myself how to adjust the rifle. Adjust the length of pull, mount the scope, adjust the cheekpiece and the scope, all done. I sit down at a bench, put my face to the chassis, and I get a perfect scope picture.
I grew up on the water. My family sailed Inland Lake Racing Scows made of wood. The finishing, even under the decks where no one would ever see, was FLAWLESS! (I know because being small, I was sent under the decks with a sponge to get every little drop of water out to lighten the boat before the race). Fine Finishing of GOD’s creations is the high point of human art. Ever stare at a Picasso and wonder what he was thinking / drinking? Then look at a superbly finished walnut stock and a fine rifle or shotgun. Even the Remington’s of the 60’s and 70’s with their high gloss finish can be impressive. But,
Put my face to a chassis that even, I an amateur can adjust, it works. In the end, its what we use and what we can admire.
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For me, cost is a definitive factor.
Shooting Savage Short Actions, I have latched onto the Choate Savage Tactical Stock. Even with 2 1/4" of Choate stock extenders and an adjustable Kydex cheek rest installed, they still run about $350, and THAT I can afford.
While the Midway ad makes mention of the Choate Spacer system for Tactical and Varmint Stocks, it is NOT included with the stock.
This is the version needed. It provides a 1/4", 1/2", or 3/4" addition, and they can be stacked, you just may need to go down the the local hardware store to get longer mounting screws. My setup uses a a stack of three 3/4" Spacers. At a 6 1/2ft height, I need a healthy LOP boost.
Greg
Shooting Savage Short Actions, I have latched onto the Choate Savage Tactical Stock. Even with 2 1/4" of Choate stock extenders and an adjustable Kydex cheek rest installed, they still run about $350, and THAT I can afford.
While the Midway ad makes mention of the Choate Spacer system for Tactical and Varmint Stocks, it is NOT included with the stock.
This is the version needed. It provides a 1/4", 1/2", or 3/4" addition, and they can be stacked, you just may need to go down the the local hardware store to get longer mounting screws. My setup uses a a stack of three 3/4" Spacers. At a 6 1/2ft height, I need a healthy LOP boost.
Greg
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I like a chassis better.And with the Straight 90 degree angle.Im not comfotable with the one thats about a 45 degree angle..Everyone likes something different. As they should..It is gonna depend on which fits you best.I dont think one is better than the other for long range shooting..For hunting Id take the stock because it is nornally lighter.
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