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Chassis rifle builds vs high end production rifles for backpack LRH and south paws.
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<blockquote data-quote="ObiWanKannoli" data-source="post: 2138929" data-attributes="member: 116692"><p>300wm is an excellent cartridge, and will fit the bill for mostly anything in North America. Great choice.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the chassis rifle, it's up to you, but I'll give my $0.02:</p><p></p><p>In my opinion the folding stocks for hunting are kind of a gimmick. I do understand entirely for the range, matches, storage, etc. But, if you're really out there with a loaded pack, you're definitely not slipping your rifle in it. If you were actually back packing the gun, the time it would take and noise you would make to take a pack off, open it, fumble through your gadgets and snacks for your rifle, open up the stock, shoulder, aim, and fire when you happen upon something too is a good reason not to go that route. For me at least.</p><p></p><p>Another note, chassis rifles differ from traditional hunting rifles in a major way; surface geometry. Hunting rifles are smooth, homogenous surfaces. Chassis rifle tend to have tons of holes, relief cuts, sharp edges, etc. What this translates to is that rifle getting snagged and caught on gear and hung up in thick brush or low tree branches. Avoidable, but a PITA none the less.</p><p></p><p>Last piece is weight. I know you've carried your heavy rifle in and out, I used to do the same. If you want to go light weight on this next rifle though, you will likely be hard pressed to beat a carbon fiber, traditional stock with a chassis style rifle. Will it be necessarily be by a ton, no, but if it's a goal it should be considered. You may find them around the same weight, but if you really want to DIY and go ultra light, a synthetic traditional is the way to go.</p><p></p><p>At the end of the day, do what makes you happy. I don't know what kind of hunting you do, so the above points might make zero sense and not be applicable at all. For the record, I love chassis rifle for their intended use. Plus, plenty of people hunt with them and have great success. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck in your search and build, and welcome to the community! By and large a very helpful, supportive group of people.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ObiWanKannoli, post: 2138929, member: 116692"] 300wm is an excellent cartridge, and will fit the bill for mostly anything in North America. Great choice. Regarding the chassis rifle, it's up to you, but I'll give my $0.02: In my opinion the folding stocks for hunting are kind of a gimmick. I do understand entirely for the range, matches, storage, etc. But, if you're really out there with a loaded pack, you're definitely not slipping your rifle in it. If you were actually back packing the gun, the time it would take and noise you would make to take a pack off, open it, fumble through your gadgets and snacks for your rifle, open up the stock, shoulder, aim, and fire when you happen upon something too is a good reason not to go that route. For me at least. Another note, chassis rifles differ from traditional hunting rifles in a major way; surface geometry. Hunting rifles are smooth, homogenous surfaces. Chassis rifle tend to have tons of holes, relief cuts, sharp edges, etc. What this translates to is that rifle getting snagged and caught on gear and hung up in thick brush or low tree branches. Avoidable, but a PITA none the less. Last piece is weight. I know you've carried your heavy rifle in and out, I used to do the same. If you want to go light weight on this next rifle though, you will likely be hard pressed to beat a carbon fiber, traditional stock with a chassis style rifle. Will it be necessarily be by a ton, no, but if it's a goal it should be considered. You may find them around the same weight, but if you really want to DIY and go ultra light, a synthetic traditional is the way to go. At the end of the day, do what makes you happy. I don't know what kind of hunting you do, so the above points might make zero sense and not be applicable at all. For the record, I love chassis rifle for their intended use. Plus, plenty of people hunt with them and have great success. Best of luck in your search and build, and welcome to the community! By and large a very helpful, supportive group of people. [/QUOTE]
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