Chassis vs stock for 6.5 prc pack gun?

Mesa Altitude stock or XLR element 3.0 magnesium chassis

  • Mesa Altitude stock

    Votes: 24 57.1%
  • XLR element 3.0 magnesium

    Votes: 18 42.9%

  • Total voters
    42

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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
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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