So I think I've made the decision to go with the HH, but as with all budge bolt actions, the stock stock is typically poor.

I'm debating b/w the MDT LSS, XLR Element, B&C medalist. (I'm also open to anything else I missed in that $400-$500 range)

Plus side of the chassis systems is that they are drop in. No bedding, no inletting, no extra bottom metal, etc.

Plus side of the B&C is lower cost, unless I want to have it inletted.

What is everyone's opinions/experiences on the matter?

The anticipated use will be paper punching, steel out to 500, and deer sized hunting. I'm anticipating putting a 2.5-10x vortex as an optic.