RatMag
12-07-2014, 10:28 PM
The lowest node was from 38.5, then opened up a bit before getting to 40.5. I began running the higher grains, and got to 42.1 before I stopped trying. It was on it's way to tightening up again, but I really hate pushing that hard. I don't know what the velocity was at the 42.1 grains, as my buddy shot my chrono. It was easy for me to settle on the 40.5 with how good it was shooting, but it also matches what my wife's .243 really likes. It just makes it easier to not have to remember a bunch of different charges. I also appreciate the definite lack of recoil impulse, as my hamburger shoulder really hates it now.
As far as the Element vs. MCS-T battle goes, it came down to a matter of bedding. I have spent a lot of time and money, and Manners makes an awesome stock!! However, dealing with bedding over and over again, switching back and forth between hunting and target rifles, and not wanting to destroy a stock to change things around, I just decided on the chassis. The Manners, IMHO, is the best overall stock out there as far as a conventional stock goes. I love the ergonomics, and even though the MCS-T is their cheapest stock, it is not lacking at all.
Now enters the time of the Element. I can't say enough good things about this stock. The overall adjustability of the stock is incredible!! I am not an easy fit, but the Element fits me like a glove. Not to mention that XLR Industries is not too far from me. Kyle was a super dude to deal with, and asked me a bunch of questions and outfitted my stock to my particulars. It was also very nice to see how many different chassis for so many different rifle manufacturers... IN STOCK!! Mine was literally ready to go within 10 minutes. I am sure that it really only took that long, due to he is such a good guy to talk about all things guns!! I honestly can't recommend them highly enough!!
DK
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x308/z71rat308/IMG_1418_zpsc6d02dfc.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/user/z71rat308/media/IMG_1418_zpsc6d02dfc.jpg.html)
OK, here she is as of now... at 18"!! I ran the numbers, and after losing 4-1/2", she is currently running 2750fps. I am borderline on my stability numbers, so I will probably be chasing after that high node after all. So far though, I am really lovin this rifle!! Super easy to shoot, load for, carry, and maneuver around obstacles.
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x308/z71rat308/Anna4_zpsc946506a.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/user/z71rat308/media/Anna4_zpsc946506a.jpg.html)
As far as the Element vs. MCS-T battle goes, it came down to a matter of bedding. I have spent a lot of time and money, and Manners makes an awesome stock!! However, dealing with bedding over and over again, switching back and forth between hunting and target rifles, and not wanting to destroy a stock to change things around, I just decided on the chassis. The Manners, IMHO, is the best overall stock out there as far as a conventional stock goes. I love the ergonomics, and even though the MCS-T is their cheapest stock, it is not lacking at all.
Now enters the time of the Element. I can't say enough good things about this stock. The overall adjustability of the stock is incredible!! I am not an easy fit, but the Element fits me like a glove. Not to mention that XLR Industries is not too far from me. Kyle was a super dude to deal with, and asked me a bunch of questions and outfitted my stock to my particulars. It was also very nice to see how many different chassis for so many different rifle manufacturers... IN STOCK!! Mine was literally ready to go within 10 minutes. I am sure that it really only took that long, due to he is such a good guy to talk about all things guns!! I honestly can't recommend them highly enough!!
DK
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x308/z71rat308/IMG_1418_zpsc6d02dfc.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/user/z71rat308/media/IMG_1418_zpsc6d02dfc.jpg.html)
OK, here she is as of now... at 18"!! I ran the numbers, and after losing 4-1/2", she is currently running 2750fps. I am borderline on my stability numbers, so I will probably be chasing after that high node after all. So far though, I am really lovin this rifle!! Super easy to shoot, load for, carry, and maneuver around obstacles.
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x308/z71rat308/Anna4_zpsc946506a.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/user/z71rat308/media/Anna4_zpsc946506a.jpg.html)