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Hey Guys,
i am currently in the process of building a savage up for some long range shooting for fun and competitions, but im kinda stuck at which XLR chassis i want to get. I really like the carbon and then the evo but wanted to hear what owners of the actual chassis' and people that have used them thought about each of them. let me know what you think!
I have the element, if you'd like to check it out, very happy with it.
I have the carbon and also really like it. I haven't used their other chassis so i have nothing to compare it to, but the fit and finish is fantastic and the weight with my rem 700 300wm is very manageable.
Love my savage in xlr ... You can't go wrong with any of them really
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I had an XLR Element and really liked it.
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Doesn't matter what other people think . Get behind as many different stocks as possible , one person's favorite is another's POS . Get what works for you .
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Originally Posted by C Ward
^^^ This, found that out the hard way, only one I was ever behind when I built my first rifle was an AI and while it's a great chassis, it isn't exactly the one for me and ended up swapping out for an XLR.
That said, the XLR's are for the most part going to feel the same with the exception of one major thing, on the carbon and the evolution, your scope height is going to be higher, it has to be to clear the fore end tube. That scope height really only makes a difference in that the higher the scope is, the more effect canting the rifle from level will have. It's not huge, and it's not going to make or break the rifle, but it's something you should consider.
That said, I have 2 XLR Carbons and one Element and I like them all. The tube on the carbon is handy in some match situations (PRS weird positional stuff), but in all honesty, I'm strongly considering swapping my 2 Carbons out to Elements as I find the element is easier to shoot off from a barricade due to the flat bottom out front, The jury is still out on it though.
Biggest thing I can give you for advice is to go to one of the local matches, and get behind some rifles, most guys are more than happy to let you check their rifles out, hell we're all into guns and we like to show them off. You might find an XLR does or doesn't work well for you, you might find you like a more traditional stock better, or an AI, McRee, MPA, or something else.
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Originally Posted by C Ward
That said, I have 2 XLR Carbons now.
i ended up picking up a carbon for a good price on snipershide, i have shot chassis' before and like them almost as much as fiber glass stocks. But the carbon was cheaper then an A5 plus DBM plus bedding by a large margin. i also shoot AR's alot so i feel they will interface much better! i guess ill have to post pictures up when i get it. now im just trying to find some glass for it!
hey guys, just got my chassis last week and was wondering for those of you with carbons, what ring height did you have to use? scope will be 30mm with 50mm objective.
I had to use high rings on mine
Absolutely this... I personally have not found a chassis I like. I've tried the XLR stuff, AICS, JAE, etc. I settled on a Grayboe Renegade from Gunstox.com, which happens to be based in Bailey, CO. It is an exact copy of the Mcmillan A5, except injection molded fiberglass, and costs $349 shipped. Only available for Rem700 short and long actions right now, but they're working on Savage and Tikka models as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by C Ward
What brand? curious of the exact height.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spdu4ia
Mine are badger extra-high 34mm (not the ultra high) 1.375". I also have Mark IV extra high 34mm on another carbon (1.4"). Take that with a grain of salt because they are 34mm rings for 56mm objectives with caps. I would guess a 1.2"+/- would get you there, but measure for yourself.