Converting a Regular Stocked Rifle Into a “Chassis Rifle”

[jackieschmidt]

A while back, I built a 308 on a new Remington action. It has a PTG bolt, Jewel trigger, Krieger 1-11 twist Remington Varmint taper at 25 inches. It has my own tuner and muzzle brake.

Just to do it, I want to convert the barreled action to a chassis setup with a detachable magazine and probably a bi-pod.I have never built one, so I am open for any advice.

here is the Rifle as it looks now.

 

[memilanuk]

Go to MDT, KRG or XLR

Buy a chassis that you like the looks / features of.

Unbolt the gun from the existing stock.

Bolt it into the chassis.

Go shoot.

Done.

 

[memilanuk]

The only real 'trick' is making sure you get all the bits n bobs that you need. Some come with different options for the fore-end, or the butt stock. Folding or not, lightweight or heavy duty. Fully enclosed fore-end, keymod, mlok, arca, etc. Some have add-on weights, some have magnesium components, depending on how heavy - or not - you want the finished setup to be.

 

[jackieschmidt]

What about the detachable magazine?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

What about the detachable magazine?

It snaps right into the chassis with no bottom metal needed

 

[jackieschmidt]

It snaps right into the chassis with no bottom metal needed

Recommend a good “chassis” for me. Something that would look at home at a Precision Rifle event.

Not that I am about to get involved in that sort of thing.

 

[LVLAaron]

I think MPA (Masterpiece Arms) Comp is the best looking one out there. I'm biased. I have one.




I also have an MDT ACC. Personally, I think it's ugly as hell but it's good a good feel. It's very long and balanced well.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Recommend a good “chassis” for me. Something that would look at home at a Precision Rifle event.

Not that I am about to get involved in that sort of thing.

MPA

 

[LVLAaron]

MPA has stupid long lead times... but you might get lucky and find a right-handed one at the various retailers.

 

[Richard Jones]

I have 4 KRG Bravos. 2 on Zermatt Origins, 1 on a Rem 700, 1 on a CZ 527. Also have an MDT Oryx on a Savage for a beater truck gun. Agree with the above about the ugly, but it does feel good and it handles well.

I don't think you would be disappointed in the KRG Bravo. Nice piece of gear. The only thing I changed is I removed the front stud and stuck on an Mlok stud so I could easy on/off for bipod or sandbag.

 

[lp6]

Altus Shooting has a few MPA in Stock. I like mine shooting 6BR and 6 GT.

 

[slm9s]

XLR element with a Sierra Precision grip. Just as good as the others but much cheaper (IMO!)

 

[jackieschmidt]

That is exactly what I am looking for.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

That is exactly what I am looking for.View attachment 1385017

I have that exact one in tan with a mausingfield in it

 

[tobnpr]

One thing to check with chassis systems is contact.
They've gotten much better/tighter tolerances over the years- but sometimes a skim bed is necessary.

 

[LVLAaron]

The MPA comp is by far my favorite "feeling" gun to shoot. Everything fits like a glove. It's one of those guns I bring out when I just want to shoot for no reason other than being at the range. Not tuning, not testing, not practicing... just enjoying.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

The MPA comp is by far my favorite "feeling" gun to shoot. Everything fits like a glove. It's one of those guns I bring out when I just want to shoot for no reason other than being at the range. Not tuning, not testing, not practicing... just enjoying.

I did have to put a regular grip on mine. That stupid straight one sucks. It must have been designed by those guys that hold their ar rifles out past the gas block when they shoot

 

[LVLAaron]

I like the vert grip a lot. I only shoot prone (f-class) so I don't really "use" much of the grip anyway...

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I think MPA (Masterpiece Arms) Comp is the best looking one out there. I'm biased. I have one.

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I also have an MDT ACC. Personally, I think it's ugly as hell but it's good a good feel. It's very long and balanced well.

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I saw a Barnard SMS in an MPA last week. Superb bit of kit. On my wish list!

 

[jackieschmidt]

Red Hawk Firearms has the MPA Comp in stock, $1098 with tax and shipping.

I like the Tungsten color.

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