ultralight chassis for 22-250 build

[flexible]

Hi everyone, flexible here.
Just beginning to plan for a 22-250 build. The purpose will be threefold: to (sometimes) get away from lugging BR and F class heavyweight rifles for informal target shooting, varmint hunting and to get my 13 year old grandaughter started in centerfire rifle shooting.
Looking at: the XLR Element 4 or the MDT HNT26
thanks

 

[std7mag]

Might help if we knew what action your using.
Rem 700 pattern there is a plethora of stock makers to choose from.
Tikka or Savage, not so much.

 

[fkimble@charter.net]

For your stated purpose you need a 222 or 223. Less recoil and noise. Much better barrel life. Less powder, cheaper more plentiful brass.

Frank

 

[flexible]

the action will be a Rem 700

 

[std7mag]

To get your grand daughter to start shooting, I'd recommend a heavier stock to help mitigate the recoil.

Some adjustability to better fit her would be good too!
Something along the lines of a Boyds AT-One.
Or a stock from Choate. (Theirs usually weigh in about 4lbs. )

For you, hunting, that's a different story.

Tons of quality stocks and chassis abound!
Just depends upon your price range.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Blackhawk axiom length adjustable, recoil reducing stock. Have one on my m700 22-250 coyote rifle. No poi shifts. Very comfortable to shoot off bags or bipod.

 

[RabbitSlayer]

I sure like my krg bravo. Not too heavy and the price is right. My tikka with Bartlein 6 creed shoots consistent .5 moa with hornady match ammo with a bipod. No bedding needed.

 

[SLAYIN'SWEDE]

You can't go wrong with the XLR Element 4.0 MG with carbon buttstock and grip.
In mine I'm running a 26" MTU barrel for NRL Hunter matches and even with a folder it still comes in under 16#

 

[K22]

For your stated purpose you need a 222 or 223. Less recoil and noise. Much better barrel life. Less powder, cheaper more plentiful brass.

Frank

This is sound advice.

While a 22 250 is a premier long varmint cartridge, it does not lend itself to target shooting especially in sustained firing sequences due to increase throat erosion from the heat generated.

 

[Larryh128]

The Hunt26 is a nice stock and very adjustable. A bit pricey BUT???

 

[Larryh128]

I'm assuming you're handloading. H4895 will give some lower velo loads that are still accurate and won't punish the shooter or the barrel.

 

[WSnyder]

Mark @ Exo Mtn Gear did a comparison between those two stocks (XLR Element 4.0, MDT HNT26). The guy hunts a lot and spends plenty of time in the field.

The Best Lightweight Folding Chassis for Your Hunting Rifle

When it comes to folding rifle chassis that are purpose-built for the weight-conscious backpack hunter, there are two primary options — The XLR Element 4.0 and the MDT HNT26. Here are 10 comparison to help you choose between these two chassis systems...

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