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Hey everyone,

So i have a question for some of you experts out there, i am working on a project and need a few opinions. So i just recently picked up a Rem 700 sps with heavy barrel in .308. My plan was to always add a jallen stock but now having looked at the Mdttac-21 chasis system....I'm not sure which one to go with, i know the two are completely different types of stock, has anyone used either (OK well i know you guys have) any bad things about either of the two....there probably is a ton of good things about them.?

Thanks for your time
Richard
 
Both will be great but for a JAE you will be waiting for whom know how long. Last I heard was minimum 8 months. Don't quote me but there are a few on this board who waited for years to get theirs.
 
I own a JAE. I am very impressed with mine. The quality and attention to detail they put into their product is second to none. That said I do not own a MDT so have not had the opportunity to go over one the way I have with the JAE.

The only thing to look at that sets these two apart is the ergonomics while lying prone. The JAE uses a more traditional style palm swell while the MDT uses a AR pistol grip.

As well the MDT has the long fore end rail which requires you to use very high rings to mount your scope.

I would buy whatever you think will fit your style of shooting more.

I believe the last member that received a JAE only waited a couple months. So any production issues they had have been solved.

Good luck with your decision. I'm sure you will be happy with whichever stock you choose.
 
Just a suggestion - carefully shoot the rifle, and determine what its accuracy potential is before investing in a fairly expensive stock system.
 
tiriaq said:
Just a suggestion - carefully shoot the rifle, and determine what its accuracy potential is before investing in a fairly expensive stock system.
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Agreed then, if at all possible, try some various stocks and see which fits you. MDT Tac 21 is very nice so is AICS; McMillian is very 'traditional' and, to me, is the gold standard by which other traditional stock systems should be judged; JAE is unknown to me other than what I saw at SHOT but is well-regarded by many. The point is that none are cheap and it would be a great pity to buy an excellent stock only to find that it doesn't work for you ​the only important person it has to work for.
 
All the stocks mentioned are similar in the sense that they all use an aluminum bedding block, so in terms of accuracy I don’t expect that one of these stocks would cause the rifle to shoot any better than the other.

Some guys also go with a tube gun stock like the MAK or Elisio because the action is glued in place and that helps to prevent action deflection, so in theory this type of stock could help improve the accuracy of your rig. If a tube gun does not shoot better groups it should at the very least maintain zero a little better.

It’s also important to consider ergonomics. Pay attention to how each stock suits your shooting style and accommodates the accessories you like.

The downside to tube guns and the Mdttac-21 is that you need to remove the butt stock to clean the rifle or remove the bolt. That can be a real pain in certain situations.

Another up side to tube guns though is safety. If there was a case rupture for any reason, the stock does provide a shield for the shooter.
 
Just a thought, You want a high end stock for a stock factory rig.
would the money be better spent on a premium barrel for less money and waiting?
 
cath8r said:
Just a thought, You want a high end stock for a stock factory rig.
would the money be better spent on a premium barrel for less money and waiting?
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I agree with what your saying but I figure if i put the money into the stock and scope to start and i want to improve its performance even more, i could finish it off with a barrel swap
 
BadAsMo said:
All the stocks mentioned are similar in the sense that they all use an aluminum bedding block, so in terms of accuracy I don’t expect that one of these stocks would cause the rifle to shoot any better than the other.

Some guys also go with a tube gun stock like the MAK or Elisio because the action is glued in place and that helps to prevent action deflection, so in theory this type of stock could help improve the accuracy of your rig. If a tube gun does not shoot better groups it should at the very least maintain zero a little better.

It’s also important to consider ergonomics. Pay attention to how each stock suits your shooting style and accommodates the accessories you like.

The downside to tube guns and the Mdttac-21 is that you need to remove the butt stock to clean the rifle or remove the bolt. That can be a real pain in certain situations.

Another up side to tube guns though is safety. If there was a case rupture for any reason, the stock does provide a shield for the shooter.
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thanks for the info, i will check those tube stocks out....its just a hard decision, dropping a grand+ on a stock I just want to make sure sits the right one....
 
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