Chassis vs stock for 6.5 prc pack gun?

[Chaddrx]

I am building a 6.5 prc for a lightweight backcountry pack gun and am debating between a Mesa Altitude stock or a XLR Element 3.0 Magnesium Chassis system in carbon. I am going to be hunting with a 7in suppressor so a folding stock of a chassis system would be nice. I have only hunted with stocks, and my concern is that the chassis system would be awkward to carry around with an over the should sling. I appreciate any feedback for the positives and negatives of each for a pack gun. TIA

 

[Holycity73]

Chassis will never be as light as a CF stock. Also, consider the re-education needed to conform to the chassis versus your long use of stocks. They both have their advantages, but it all boils down to preference. If I was building a pack rifle like a PRC, I would and have chosen a CF stock.
Besides, have you considered the potential failures of a pack rifle having more moving parts and failure points? No offense XLR, but I've had some issues arise with my Element and Evolution chassis that could never occur with a traditional stock.
Good luck with your quest and let us know what you choose!
Pics are a must.

 

[Orange Dust]

Chasis can be awful to hold in cold weather. Suck the life out of your fingers. Just sayin'

 

[Chaddrx]

Chasis can be awful to hold in cold weather. Suck the life out of your fingers. Just sayin'

that's a good point, here in idaho it does get cold on our hunts.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Ti/CF 300 Norma, XLR Element 3.0 . Weighs 8.2 lbs with a full mag and 4-16×42 ATACR.

 

[Chaddrx]

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Ti/CF 300 Norma, XLR Element 3.0 . Weighs 8.2 lbs with a full mag and 4-16×42 ATACR.

nice set up!! How do you feel it would handle as a high country muley or a sheep rig for a spot and stalk scenario?

 

[WeiserBucks]

It's going to be great, I just got it together about a month ago but I really like it. I hunt Hells Canyon and it doesn't get much rougher than that.

 

[Rick Richard]

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Ti/CF 300 Norma, XLR Element 3.0 . Weighs 8.2 lbs with a full mag and 4-16×42 ATACR.

That is lighter than I would have guessed. I am trying to decide if I want to do a build myself in the 300 NMI with the same chassis.

 

[WeiserBucks]

That is lighter than I would have guessed. I am trying to decide if I want to do a build myself in the 300 NMI with the same chassis.

I doubt you'll be disappointed, unless you hate chassis in general. You could be a good bit lighter than mine with a different scope and bipod.

 

[Rick Richard]

I doubt you'll be disappointed, unless you hate chassis in general. You could be a good bit lighter than mine with a different scope and bipod.

Don't want to go lighter. I shoot better with heavier rigs being 9 to 10lb a good compromise for spot and stalk.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Same here, but some people are obsessed with ultralight gear.

 

[Farmerbrown32]

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Ti/CF 300 Norma, XLR Element 3.0 . Weighs 8.2 lbs with a full mag and 4-16×42 ATACR.

badass rig bud. Whats the bare rifle weigh? That is a lightweight hammer!

 

[Ed AO]

I'm putting the xlr element 3.0 magnesium on my 28 nosler. Getting a new barrel, then it's go time!

 

[WeiserBucks]

badass rig bud. Whats the bare rifle weigh? That is a lightweight hammer!

I didn't weigh it bare, but before I mounted the scope and bipod it felt like a toy it was so light.