JEBruns
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Going to get a chassis for my new Tikka Super Varmint (.223). My other Tikka (tac a1) came with a chassis from the factory, and I like that one. But this is the first I've researched chassis, so lots to learn. Been looking at the common ones (MDT, XLR, etc). I was kind of surprised that many of the higher end ones are ala carte, in that you by the chassis and buttstock separately. Some, like the MDT Oryx, are complete.
So I'm not shooting competition and most likely never will. I just shoot for fun and the public range I use is max 100 yards. I'm trying to get into a local club that has out to 300 yards, but I'll likely never shoot over that. No hunting with it either. So I really don't think I need a high end setup. But I'd really like to get a folding stock. Not mandatory, but would be very nice to have. I'm initially leaning toward the Oryx as it's half (or much less than half) of the price of the next steps up. But there is no folding option there. Seems like a solid chassis otherwise.
So am I missing some more non-pro budget options out there? I can spend as much as needed, if I'm convinced there is bang for the buck. But I don't want to overspend just to get a folding stock. Seems like what I'm really gaining by spending more is a more adjustable butt pad and easier adjusting cheek rest. But I've never moved the cheek rest on my Tikka Tac after getting it set, and have been happy with it's fixed butt pad height.
So I'm not shooting competition and most likely never will. I just shoot for fun and the public range I use is max 100 yards. I'm trying to get into a local club that has out to 300 yards, but I'll likely never shoot over that. No hunting with it either. So I really don't think I need a high end setup. But I'd really like to get a folding stock. Not mandatory, but would be very nice to have. I'm initially leaning toward the Oryx as it's half (or much less than half) of the price of the next steps up. But there is no folding option there. Seems like a solid chassis otherwise.
So am I missing some more non-pro budget options out there? I can spend as much as needed, if I'm convinced there is bang for the buck. But I don't want to overspend just to get a folding stock. Seems like what I'm really gaining by spending more is a more adjustable butt pad and easier adjusting cheek rest. But I've never moved the cheek rest on my Tikka Tac after getting it set, and have been happy with it's fixed butt pad height.
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