Traditional/vertical grip vs pistol-grip chassis?

[commissar_lubi]

Hi there!

I'm very new to the long range game (not competing at the moment, just trying to gradually shoot at longer distances) and would like some advice on future potential chassis upgrades for my newly bought T3X Lite down the line.
Any constructive advice would be appreciated!

I'm still stuck between deciding between a traditional stock/chassis like the KRG Bravo versus something with a pistol grip like the MDT LSS or the Oryx. What's the consensus on having a vertical grip versus a pistol grip?

Otherwise, any comments on the Oryx?

 

[Alpheus]

It doesn't make much difference, most shooters don't wrap their thumb around the pistol grip anyways.

 

[Magmalis]

I have both (McMillan A5 and Cadex tactical) and i like both. My 338 lapua AI is the McMillan and i have absolutely no complaints. It is comfortable and easy to shoot from proneand i have shot off some odd angled ground and obsticles without difficulties.

I have the Cadex on my 223. I often shoot off hand and off different angles and the seperate pistol grip gives me more options in my opinion. This rifle started with a bell and carlson stock and the chassis is better in all ways but i can't really directly compare the 2 as they are miles apart in price and quality.

The 223 and 338 are actually more similar than you would think at first. They both weight almost 20 lbs and i have used the 223 for some longish range stuff (750 was easy but i struggle to hit stuff at 1000).

I like the Chassis over the stock personally but i wouldn't trade my McMillan on the 338 for a chassis, so a bit of a non answer. Go with what you think is cooler.
223 with bell and carlson

223 cadex

338 McMillan 1st gun is a buddies 2nd is mine 3rd is a j allen i believe in 308

 

[dusticles]

Ford vs Chevy, it's a personal preference for sure.

Either the Bravo or the Oryx would serve you well and you would be able to flip it easy enough in a Tikka pattern. I'd say pick the one you like the looks of and get out shooting!

 

[commissar_lubi]

Thanks for the advice!
Maybe I'll save up for an actual MDT chassis, something like the LSS with more features than the Oryx

I'd say pick the one you like the looks of and get out shooting!

I'm glad to hear that aesthetics can be a key consideration when choosing XD

 

[sidester]

I prefer a vertical grip. better for the wrist.

 

[Trevor60]

Stock choice would come down to fit and comfort.
traditional manners, mcmillian and foundation vs chassis Cadex, MDT and MPA.

Quick test extend your arm close your hand into a fist with your knuckles straight up and down how does feel. keep your hand extended and tilt your fist forward. which one is more comfortable.

The tilted fist has tension which you can feel;. some stock like the green one pictured has an elongated angled section palm to back of trigger guard which may put tension on your wrist and feel uncomfortable. Where as the blue (McMillian) rifle pictured has a more vertical grip position (same distance palm to back of trigger guard)... which is more natural and more comfortable.
- An exaggerated example is shooting a lever action.

Chassis have dozens of pistol grip configurations, the move in 2019 is to a vertical grip such as the offers from MDT or MPA.

grip configuration is part of the stock spec. LOP, butt pad adjust ability, forend length, and balance from your shooting position are all things to consider

all the best
Trevor

 

[dusticles]

Thanks for the advice!
Maybe I'll save up for an actual MDT chassis, something like the LSS with more features than the Oryx


I'm glad to hear that aesthetics can be a key consideration when choosing XD

All things considered, unless you have a physical reason to go to one or the other (barrel chested, wrist issues, prone vs bench, etc), either would make a great platform to learn on. For me personally, I own Manners and MDT, grip angle doesn't make a lick of difference but I prefer a shorter distance from the front of the grip to the trigger. I don't particularly like the "feel" of the new MDT straight grip but being able to move the unit forward and shorten the distance to the trigger has sure impacted the consistency in my shots recently. YMMV

 

[rugbydave]

As a general rule, a chassis will give you more adjustability/modularity than a stock. For what it's worth, I have 2x MDT ACCs, 2x EESs, an LSS Rimfire and a Bravo. My preferred setup (and what I use on both my match guns) is an ACC with an MDT vertical grip. I really like the vertical grip as it lets me get a perfect 90 degree bend in my trigger finger (by sliding the grip fully forward) and the chassis has a "thumb shelf" that integrates well with the vertical grip. The chassis is also easily adjustable to fit me (to say nothing of the features it has for PRS-type shooting). If you know exactly what you like, a stock like a McMillan/Manners is very nice as well but you get what you order and there's no changing that around, same for a Bravo (at least with regards to distance from grip to trigger). If you get a chassis you can play around with different setups to figure out what works best for you.