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XL105
12-28-2016, 04:42 PM
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hafejd30
12-28-2016, 09:37 PM
I run Mcrees and they are great. I always recommend a folding option for cleaning/measuring chamber etc. The XLR is a nice chasis as well. The Element is similar to the Mcrees

NicfromAlabama
12-28-2016, 11:36 PM
I have the XLR chassis for my .308 10 FP SR. I have not shot it enough to give a thorough review. It is comfortable. I like the ergonomics and the similarities to the AR-15 platform.......which is why I bought it. As stated above, the folding option on any of them is a good idea. I did not buy mine with a folding adapter. Since my rifle is short action, is not that much of an issue. I can remove my bolt without lowering the cheek piece. I need to lower it to use the cleaning rod though. I have not shot with it enough to comment on accuracy, and hope to shoot with it extensively this spring, especially when my direct thread suppressor is (hopefully) approved. I have noticed my front action screw to loosen a little bit on the chassis after shooting it a while. Another XLR owner commented about that, so I was vigilant about mine. I have since put some blue loctite on the action screw and re-torqued it, but have not shot it since.

The Accuracy International mags work well in mine. I have a 10 round and 5, and both work equally well. I have since bought a "Original Bob Sled" single feed block. It fit the chassis after I had to modify the tab on the block.......no fault of the chassis as my AI mags fit just fine. But, it fits now and works well, although I have not live fired with it. That's about all I can contribute. I wished I had used mine more since I bought it.

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Phranque
12-28-2016, 11:42 PM
The XLR is a nice chasis as well. The Element is similar to the Mcrees

+1 on the XLR Element... Love the chassis, but not too crazy about their rear stocks. Don't get me wrong, they are very nice once you get them adjusted, but getting them dialed in is a lot of fidgeting with allen screws. I'd say I'd be perfectly willing to get another one, and likely will, but I'll probably put a Magpul PRS rear stock on it.... couple clicks here, couple clicks there, and you're done.

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alphapygmy
12-29-2016, 03:14 AM
+1 on the McRee with the folding butt. My G7 is a little heavy but it's been very accurate and comfortable.
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LongRange
12-29-2016, 09:45 AM
I'm building a 300WM using model 111 action. 26" bartlein barrel. This build is for 1000 yards to ELR distances. Not to concerned on weight
I have been going back and forth on whether I'm going with McMillan a3-5 or a chassis. I like the look of the chassis a lot. I know I will like the feel of McMillan I have similar setup on my F Class.
Just looking for your opinions on your chassis. Likes dislikes. Mag issues stock issues anything. Pics also. I don't own a chassis. But I shoot AR-15 on regular basis.


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before you by a chassis take your AR out turn the scope up to full power put the cross on a target at 1000-1500yds and see how steady it is...i bet you see the pulse in your neck moving the reticle...dont just peek through lay there and dry fire 5xs like your running a bolt gun...now take your F-class rifle and do the same thing.

you know my opinion about chassis...they look cool as hell and thats where they end for me...MAKE 100% SURE you want a chassis before you buy one because if you dont like it your only going to get half(if your lucky)of what its worth...i just think that a good stock is a better choice for ELR work.

FW Conch
12-29-2016, 10:22 AM
My BIL uses the McMillan free recoil for his 1,000yd competition rig. As do many of his competitors and fellow graduates of the Williamsport clinic.

psharon97
12-29-2016, 11:51 AM
I suppose I'm old fashioned, but I prefer a somewhat traditional stock. My favorite stock that I run is the SSS LVT stock. I do run a MDT LSS chassis, but I have the gun setup for a light weight long range build and the chassis system had the shortest build time. My next build will be a 338LM and I'll end up using a McMillan stock for that build.

hafejd30
12-29-2016, 08:51 PM
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My Mcree G5's. Black one is with folding hinge. I prefer chasis for ELR shooting. They just fit me better. I most always shoot prone tho

Rick_W
12-29-2016, 11:36 PM
My Mcree G5's. Black one is with folding hinge. I prefer chasis for ELR shooting. They just fit me better. I most always shoot prone tho
How is the hinge on the McRee?

Does it lock up solid? No rattle?

hafejd30
12-30-2016, 12:11 AM
Yes locks solid, no rattle. It also locks in the folded position. Does have a tiny rattle when locked folded

alphapygmy
12-30-2016, 12:31 AM
Yes locks solid, no rattle. It also locks in the folded position. Does have a tiny rattle when locked folded

+1. Locks up real solid.

XL105
12-30-2016, 12:06 PM
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Rick_W
12-30-2016, 05:21 PM
Yes locks solid, no rattle. It also locks in the folded position. Does have a tiny rattle when locked folded


+1. Locks up real solid.
Thanks.

I plan to hit them up at the SHOT show.

XL105
01-02-2017, 11:55 AM
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NicfromAlabama
01-02-2017, 02:33 PM
Xlr n Mcree are the two commented on here. Just doing some searching. Has anyone heard or used MDT Tac21 or choate?

Also mags. Can you use any mag with any chassis?
Same question to accessories n buttstocks?

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I read a little about the MDT TAC21 chassis before I bought the XLR. The one thing that I was apprehensive about was that the scope mounts to the chassis body and not on the receiver. The rifle receiver is enclosed within the chassis. I am really not sure if that poses a problem or not in practice. I just wasn't comfortable with that design. I really don't have an answer for the buttstock/mag question. I know some chassis systems use Accuracy International magazines.....like XLR and McRees. I just searched magazines for the MDT TAC21. Apparently, from what I read, it is not compatible with AI magazines. I am sure many of the chassis systems will have proprietary parts. There will be some exceptions for sure, but don't count of being able to use whatever part you wanted, such as another manufacturer's buttstock.

gurpgork
01-02-2017, 02:35 PM
I moved my 10FCP .308 to the MDT LSS chassis and their skeleton butt stock. Made the platform much more pleasant to shoot. A little on the heavy side but that is expected. No rattles, solid, great ergonomics. Especially with the super adjustable butt stock for cheek height, LOP and shoulder placement adjustment. I do need to drop the cheek riser to run the cleaning rod. So really no complaints. Being up here, where it seems like winter half the year, its pretty cold to hold when not on the bench rest.

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XL105
01-02-2017, 03:08 PM
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XL105
01-02-2017, 03:10 PM
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gurpgork
01-02-2017, 09:10 PM
They are supposed to take AICS 5 and 10 round 308 mags, but I went with MDTs polymer mags. Inexpensive, light and pretty tough. I already ran over one by accident with my F150 and it is still pushing out cartridges.