i have been poking around a bit, and have seen the KRG Bravo, Cadex Strike Nuke, and the JAE700. I may be missing others, but I am struck by the price difference in the JAE. Has anyone out there handled all three? Does the quality of the JAE justify the expense over the other options?
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If the bravo is offered in an inlet for the action you have go for it, many fans of the bravo around here.
I had hoped to put an atlas tac action in one but it requires modifications that I'm not willing to perform to the chassis backbone or my trigger hangers.
I had hoped to put an atlas tac action in one but it requires modifications that I'm not willing to perform to the chassis backbone or my trigger hangers.
want and desire pretty much justify them self I want a particular think I usually find a way to save up and get it like my unholy obsession with a 45 110 shilo sharps It not practical just a childhood desire gone to an extreme but as long as someone is selling one i will get one someday ...
If you can wait, mdt jae pricing might be pretty competitive later this year. It’s an awesome chassis.
The other option is mini chassis. A manners or a kmw sentinel.
The other option is mini chassis. A manners or a kmw sentinel.
So MDT owns the JAE
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MDT has a new thing coming in that vein (to be released at Shot Show). https://mdttac.com/eu_en/mdt-xrs-crossover-rifle-stock-coming-soon
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MDT has a new thing coming in that vein (to be released at Shot Show). https://mdttac.com/eu_en/mdt-xrs-crossover-rifle-stock-coming-soon
How about traditional weight, too? Usually, when I research a new chassis I get pretty excited about the features and then see it weighs 4.5+ lbs...and, just like that, I'm out.
The JCS Tactical Adjustable looks like a great stock...not sure I'd call it a "chassis," but fully able to compete with McM, Manners and the gang from the looks of it. It would make my KRG SOTIC a roughly 7.5 lb rifle before optics...which is pretty amazing, actually....
I'm confident that Seekins also have it going on as well based on the Havak's weight - that'd be a good stock choice too, in line with what I see from AG on their site.
If you can come in at ~4 lbs for the stock and the action, that at least gives some flexibility WRT bbl profile and length. This all ties into my thoughts on putting together an all around rifle that's more optimal than my M70 in .30-06.
I'm confident that Seekins also have it going on as well based on the Havak's weight - that'd be a good stock choice too, in line with what I see from AG on their site.
If you can come in at ~4 lbs for the stock and the action, that at least gives some flexibility WRT bbl profile and length. This all ties into my thoughts on putting together an all around rifle that's more optimal than my M70 in .30-06.
XRS Chassis System
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Pretty low price, wonder how it stacks up against the JAE... Never even seen, let alone held a JAE so I can't say how good it was for the money. Also don't know how many corners MDT cut in order to bring the price down so low compared to the original. Will be interesting to hear what people have to say about it.
XRS Chassis System
Pretty low price, wonder how it stacks up against the JAE... Never even seen, let alone held a JAE so I can't say how good it was for the money. Also don't know how many corners MDT cut in order to bring the price down so low compared to the original. Will be interesting to hear what people have to say about it.
That’s not the JAE. It’s a totally different release from MDT. The JAE re-release from them is about a year out at best.
I own both a KRG Bravo and a JAE-700, no experience with the Cadex though.
They are both in different classes, but both the top of their respective classes, IMO.
The KRG is an awesome budget chassis', and punches way above it's weight class. The ergonomics are great, and there's a lot of support from KRG in the way of accessories. You can really dress this chassis up if need be. It's a light chassis, and will get a bit front heavy if you stick a long and heavy barrel in it. My wife's KRG Bravo with 24" heavy Palma barrel was fairly front heavy, but changing the stock LOP spacers to two of the metal LOP spacers have balanced it out quite nicely.
The JAE is by far my favorite chassis, and I've been behind and shot most chassis. It's amazingly comfortable - you'll hear a lot of people say it's the most comfy chassis they've ever had. Build quality is very apparent, and unrivaled. The design and the features of the chassis is very well thought out, such as the mag well adjustments, rail and QD placement, etc. JAE when they were in business had some great and we'll thought out accessories for it as well, from the bag riders, NV bridges, the RRS/ARCA rail, which IMO was very well thought out and designed, much better then the flimsy ARCA rails you see attached to chassis' and stocks these days.
If you have the money, I would pick up a used JAE-700 on the PX here, they do come up for sale from time to time, and the prices are pretty good. If you want to save some money, the KRG Bravo is an excellent value proposition.
They are both in different classes, but both the top of their respective classes, IMO.
The KRG is an awesome budget chassis', and punches way above it's weight class. The ergonomics are great, and there's a lot of support from KRG in the way of accessories. You can really dress this chassis up if need be. It's a light chassis, and will get a bit front heavy if you stick a long and heavy barrel in it. My wife's KRG Bravo with 24" heavy Palma barrel was fairly front heavy, but changing the stock LOP spacers to two of the metal LOP spacers have balanced it out quite nicely.
The JAE is by far my favorite chassis, and I've been behind and shot most chassis. It's amazingly comfortable - you'll hear a lot of people say it's the most comfy chassis they've ever had. Build quality is very apparent, and unrivaled. The design and the features of the chassis is very well thought out, such as the mag well adjustments, rail and QD placement, etc. JAE when they were in business had some great and we'll thought out accessories for it as well, from the bag riders, NV bridges, the RRS/ARCA rail, which IMO was very well thought out and designed, much better then the flimsy ARCA rails you see attached to chassis' and stocks these days.
If you have the money, I would pick up a used JAE-700 on the PX here, they do come up for sale from time to time, and the prices are pretty good. If you want to save some money, the KRG Bravo is an excellent value proposition.
It really is in a league of it's own. In my mind, it's the best chassis for precision rifle to have been made, and it's a combination of the quality, design, comfort and features. CS was amazing too, when they were still in business.
There's other great chassis' out there, but none that rival the JAE.
I feel you, my precision rifle "honey pot" has become a lot more empty since getting married and buying a house.
Thankfully I bought all my expensive toys prior to those events, I have enough precision rifle equipment to hold me over for a while. I just need to resist the urge of trying new shit like Foundation stocks or Zero Compromise optics...
Anything expensive i own hobby wise was before I met the wife. I have too many interests with motorcycles and old bmw e30s, which can cost way to much.
We think proof carbon fiber is expensive. The wheels for my motorcycle sell for $5,000 for the pair.
I would go with the KRG Bravo in regards to the JAE because of availability and affordability, and in comparison to the Cadex for ability to customize. The Bravo is my favorite chassis, and KRG customer service is some of the best in the industry.
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