Howa Chasis

[TC338]

Looking into changing my main hunting rifle over to a chassis from a manners stock. Looking at the XLR Element. I've never fired a rifle with a chassis but the stock just doesn't fit me as well as I would like. Anyone have any suggestions on changing over to a chassis?

 

[jpd676]

A chassis is a different animal. Some people can't get used to it but I took to it like a fish to water. Most chassis are very adjustable, so you can make it fit you. I'd try to meet someone that has one or at least try one out at a gun store. With the adjustability of the chassis, I got it to fit me very easily. I have two XLR chassis and love them.

 

[Weaver93]

@jpd676 is correct....very different animal. I am in the other camp that can't seem to get comfortable with them. I do have a Howa Mini in an Oryx because it has variable shoulder barrels and it is easier with a barrel nut. I have a couple really accurate MSRs that I shoot well, but do not enjoy much either. As strange as it sounds I like the more organic shape of a stock over the geometric feel of a chassis. Can't argue with the adjustability, but that can be had in a stock too.

 

[haisardao]

Try one before buying it 100%. I can't get used to the feel of the chassis, and I've tried about 5 of them. I keep buying and selling them here. GL with your project.

 

[Bucklowery]

I am a stock guy but I built a rifle on a chassis with intentions of have a rifle for me and wife with all the adjustments to fit both. It feel great and I love it for prone and LR work.

Thanks

Buck

 

[TC338]

Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Anybody of anyone in central Oklahoma who would let me check out their rifle? I don't know if anyone who has a chassis rifle.

 

[ajvinyard]

I am following with great interest having just bought a Howa barreled action and am shopping for the perfect ????? To put it in. I had the idea I was going to order a chassis but now realize I need to handle some first. Thanks for all you guys inputs.