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Hey y’all. Long time lurker, first time poster here. I’m finishing up a semi-custom build and can’t decide whether to go with a traditional stock or try out a chassis system. The build is a Left-hand Savage 110 action with factory bottom metal and dbm and a Criterion heavy sporter barrel chambered for .300 WM. Being a lefty doesn’t present me too many options to choose from so I’m pretty much down to these two: a pillar bedded Boyd’s laminate stock, or an XLR Element chassis. Anyone here have experience with both platforms(ie stock vs chassis) particularly in hunting scenarios? What are the pros and cons to each? How are the ergos of the chassis in field positions? I mainly day hunt and hardly ever backpack hunt if that makes a difference. Also anyone have suggestions other than the two I listed? Thanks!

I have both. I like both for different uses. One thing I don't like about a chassis is aluminum and cold weather (i.e. hunting). I like a more traditional stock for a meat gun that I'm going to possibly be walking with. Where the chassis usually wins is the ability to configure it to your LOP, cheek height, etc.With that said, I use chassis more for range work.

I agree.

I have an XLR. Not a fan of their buttstocks, and I think the trigger guard hangs too low to match up with most grips. Otherwise it's fine. I prefer a nice McMillan, but chassis do work.

Appreciate the response! Yeah, I would love a McMillan A3, but according to their website they only offer blind mag, or single shot configurations for the Savage 110.

I'm using several chassis on rifles....more than I thought I would. I hunt with them (mainly predator hunting) often when I don't need the lightest setup. MDT's LSS is lighter than most and it works well when I've got either of my younger kids with me calling coyotes. The adjustable LOP is quick, easy, and allows either of us to use it (hunting or plinking)....that's the biggest pro for me.

MDT is coming out with a lightweight hunting chassis that I'd like to try...I haven't been able to talk myself into turning loose the $ yet:

https://mdttac.com/us_en/hnt26-chassis-system.html