A chassis vs. a stock

[tobnpr]

Well then what do we call a fiberglass or similar “traditional-rifle-shaped action supporting fixture” that has a “mini-chassis” embedded in it?

Isn't a "mini chassis" what we used to call a bedding block?

 

[wsmallwood]

Tom!!! No answer.

 

[jds holler]

A chassis is one of those expensive taticool looking stocks that cost around a thousand bucks. In a few years after everyone gets tooled up, we'll be able to get pretty good ones for $89.95 made from aluminum, fibreglass, and various combinations of both.. jd

 

[bfiles]

Isn't a "mini chassis" what we used to call a bedding block?

I think so?

 

[bfiles]

Of my 2 “stock” rifles and two “chassis” rifles, the stocks were more expensive and none were less than $1000.

 

[dantiff2]

Of my 2 “stock” rifles and two “chassis” rifles, the stocks were more expensive and none were less than $1000.

A good, High quality chassis can be half that price.

 

[dantiff2]

Isn't a "mini chassis" what we used to call a bedding block?

Mini Chassis

 

[CJ6]

Chassisies are Tacticool
Stocks are COOL

 

[bfiles]

You can drive a Kia for half the cost of a Honda if you want to as well.

My point was once you step away from the Walmart gun counter, it’s hard to argue that a stock is more or less than a chassis.

Yes, you can buy the backbone of an XLR chassis system for $500. But by the time you add a butt stock, grip, some weights, a spigot mount, etc., etc., etc. in order to recognize the full modularity of the system, you’re up to at least $1000. MPA, KRG, MDT? Same.

Call Manners or Foundation and buy a premium Micarta or fiberglass stock: $1500+

Buy a laminate stock blank and have it inletted and bedded: dunno, it’s not my thing but it can’t be cheap.

 

[Leo_B]

Well, what started as fun has certainly branched out. And regardless of anything else, nothing beats a beautiful piece of walnut expertly finished. Absolutely beautiful.

 

[Walt Krafft]

This one is in process. Be close to $2000 when finished.

 

[Retired shooter]

This one is in process. Be close to $2000 when finished.

To Damned pretty to use. That's for show purpose only.

 

[Walt Krafft]

Nope. Its a shooter.

 

[Retired shooter]

Nope. Its a shooter.

 

[Rob01]

Isn't a "mini chassis" what we used to call a bedding block?

No. It’s a full system including a DBM or hinged. At least on the dozen or so Manners I have used them in.

 

[LVLAaron]

No. It’s a full system including a DBM or hinged. At least on the dozen or so Manners I have used them in.

Manners stock with a mini chassis is my favorite combo for a bunch of reasons.

 

[Rob01]

Manners stock with a mini chassis is my favorite combo for a bunch of reasons.

Yup me too. I tried some full chassis set up and they were nice but something about the feel of a Manners.

 

[Blaster 1]

I bought my first chassis for a 338 terminator for hunting it folds and fits in my day pack it weighs 16 pounds it shoots unbelievable im going on 70 and i use it for elk hunting i can hike all day with it much better than any of my stock rifles

 

[tobnpr]

Manners stock with a mini chassis is my favorite combo for a bunch of reasons.

Call it a "mini chassis" if one likes.
I'll call it a bedding block- because that's what it is

https://mannersstocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/m5minichassis2-1200x588.png

Merry Xmas everyone.

No. It’s a full system including a DBM or hinged. At least on the dozen or so Manners I have used them in.

It's still a bedding block.
"Mini-chassis" is a marketing term rightfully coined by MCS for their high-end product. Sounds a lot sexier than "bedding block" or "precision machined chunk of aluminum to replace bedding and pillars"- which is how MCS describes it.

They've been around for decades at least, probably longer. First ones I remember were from H-S Precision.

It's not particularly innovative, doesn't "revolutionize" anything.
I'll keep calling a bedding block, a bedding block- in spite of Aaron's "shocked face"

Merry Xmas, everyone.

 

[Rob01]

Call it a "mini chassis" if one likes.
I'll call it a bedding block- because that's what it is

https://mannersstocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/m5minichassis2-1200x588.png

Merry Xmas everyone.

It's still a bedding block.
"Mini-chassis" is a marketing term rightfully coined by MCS for their high-end product. Sounds a lot sexier than "bedding block" or "precision machined chunk of aluminum to replace bedding and pillars"- which is how MCS describes it.

They've been around for decades at least, probably longer. First ones I remember were from H-S Precision.

It's not particularly innovative, doesn't "revolutionize" anything.
I'll keep calling a bedding block, a bedding block- in spite of Aaron's "shocked face"

Merry Xmas, everyone.

No it’s not just a bedding block. It is a one piece unit made by Badger Ordnance that is also the DBM. The HS Precision style, which I have also had multiple of, was a bedding block but you added your own bottom metal. The Manners is not that.

Believe what you like and call it what you want but the Manners is not a simple bedding block. If you used one you would see that.