I have been curious about the modular stocks. I shoot traditional stocks on my bolt guns, but like the look and ideas behind the modular stocks. For those that have shot a modular what did you like and/ or dislike about them?
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pdog shooter
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Im not sure what the term modular stock means but I sure like my KRG bravo. Let me know if thats what you are talking about and I will elaborate.
Modular being where parts can be changed... ie buttstock, pistol grip, etc.
Yes that is exactly what I'm asking
pdog shooter
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OK. The stock, the gun are used for bench, prone, prc only, no hunting. I like the ability to add, for instance a "heavy arca rail" and many other really expensive options. The butt stock has 4 cavities that I added lead shot to, to get my rifle in the 20 lbs range. Recoil reduced to nearly nothing without a break. The nearly vertical pistol type grip is so much better than traditional stocks for the above mentioned shooting. This type stock intended to modify, the traditional stock I started with, not so much. I have a procedure for adding lead shot to cavities in the stocks that can be removed but is secure enough for recoil. It worked very well with the plastic on the KRG and caused no damage.
Bang4theBuck
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Well, my opinion on that once you get a modular stock, commonly so referred to as a chassis, it can be difficult to e joy the feel of a traditional stock. Much about the traditional stock really does.t work very well ergonomically speaking. The only downsides there really are to a chassis are the Metallic feel of it in the cold and the Metallic sounds it makes if you so much as 'tink' it woth the zipper on your coat. Seems like the sound resonates off of the metal.
I think you are going to see more and more hunting chassis as time goes on. They just work really well.
Anytime you can make an adjustment to how you interface with the rifle (cheek welt, hand angle, butt plate can't, etc) to better fit your size and shape, you will see good results.
I think you are going to see more and more hunting chassis as time goes on. They just work really well.
Anytime you can make an adjustment to how you interface with the rifle (cheek welt, hand angle, butt plate can't, etc) to better fit your size and shape, you will see good results.
pdog shooter
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I haven't really noticed that, bedding seemed to be spot on, on mine. stand it on the butt and bump it several times while torquing. Mr. Bang4 mentioned the cheek rest, I really like that for prone.
Depending on the purpose. What is the intended purpose?
I initially looked at a chassis that I could pick and choose buttstock, but I went with CA MPR for the last build - .338 Thor (NMI).
I can change the grip too.
No issues thus far.
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It would primarily be used for hunting. I like having the folding stock for being compact along with being able to adjust the cheek and LOP.
Has anyone used a Woox chassis? There is a traditional forearm and buttstock, but aluminum center section.
That is what I've had in mind, been looking at Mpa and Mdt
A lot of Chassis can add significant weight, depending. I also have a KRG Bravo and really like it. I've added the adjustable buttstock to it - cant and length and an ARCA rail for shooting off a tripod. I really like it's fit and feel - though mines not light with the 5-25x50 I've got on it.
I have an Sig cross that I really like too. Much lighter and more compact. It has a more typical metal chassis with folding stock. However, it is cold on the hands in winter and can make that annoying metal ring when it bangs up against things. I've found I prefer a more traditional rifle stock though with a fairly vertical grip that is comfortable prone as well as offhand.
I've always liked the look and feel of the GRS stocks. Not a chassis, but adjustable cheek piece and length of pull and comes in great looking, warm laminates.
That MDT HNT 26 does look sweet and is lightweight.
I went over a pound on the stock weight goal but met the overall rifle weight goal of 11.5 lbs.
