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<blockquote data-quote="Lonewolf74" data-source="post: 1575896" data-attributes="member: 96274"><p>First thanks to everyone for the replies and your knowledge in this endeavor!</p><p></p><p>To answer some questions about what I have in mind. I have never got behind a chassis style rifle so perhaps it could feel different then what I imagine. However I do have an AR with adjustable butt stock and I assume a chassis bolt action will feel similar. When shooting off a bench and especially prone I much prefer the feel of my traditional stock bolt actions over the AR. And, of less importance but a factor all the same I prefer the look of a bolt action in a trad stock over chassis. Third factor is weight, I'm not trying to make a light build but would like to keep weight to 15lbs or so. I'm not saying this cant be done with a chassis but most I've seen are 17-20lbs.</p><p></p><p>I'm not set on McMillan stocks just using that general design or style, I even really like the medalist stock on my semi custom Rem 5R and wouldn't be against using one if I found it cheap to save a little hear or there.</p><p></p><p>I am leaning bout 90% toward the Pierce action and have been in contact with Jim Nordohf asking questions and he has been very helpful.</p><p></p><p>I have a local Smith in mind that I'm going to use. He does great work and we have a good relationship. I just want to gain as much knowledge as I can on this beforehand so I can tell him ok this is exactly what I'm going for and these are the things that will work. Basically if I make it easy for him he keeps it cheap for me.</p><p></p><p>As for triggers, I cant say I have much experience with aftermarkets except the 2 Timney single stage triggers I have on rifles now. They where both set and tuned at 2lbs and i love them compared to factory. I do know I want single stage because I like when a trigger feels like theres no movement and breaks crisp...like snapping off an icicle.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again guy's</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lonewolf74, post: 1575896, member: 96274"] First thanks to everyone for the replies and your knowledge in this endeavor! To answer some questions about what I have in mind. I have never got behind a chassis style rifle so perhaps it could feel different then what I imagine. However I do have an AR with adjustable butt stock and I assume a chassis bolt action will feel similar. When shooting off a bench and especially prone I much prefer the feel of my traditional stock bolt actions over the AR. And, of less importance but a factor all the same I prefer the look of a bolt action in a trad stock over chassis. Third factor is weight, I'm not trying to make a light build but would like to keep weight to 15lbs or so. I'm not saying this cant be done with a chassis but most I've seen are 17-20lbs. I'm not set on McMillan stocks just using that general design or style, I even really like the medalist stock on my semi custom Rem 5R and wouldn't be against using one if I found it cheap to save a little hear or there. I am leaning bout 90% toward the Pierce action and have been in contact with Jim Nordohf asking questions and he has been very helpful. I have a local Smith in mind that I'm going to use. He does great work and we have a good relationship. I just want to gain as much knowledge as I can on this beforehand so I can tell him ok this is exactly what I'm going for and these are the things that will work. Basically if I make it easy for him he keeps it cheap for me. As for triggers, I cant say I have much experience with aftermarkets except the 2 Timney single stage triggers I have on rifles now. They where both set and tuned at 2lbs and i love them compared to factory. I do know I want single stage because I like when a trigger feels like theres no movement and breaks crisp...like snapping off an icicle. Thanks again guy's [/QUOTE]
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