Best light weight Stock and/or tactical chassis for hunting

Hey guys,

Can I get everyones input on this please. I have a Tikka t3x 7mm RM lite and want to upgrade the stock. I'm torn between a carbon stock (Would love to know your fav available in NZ and weight) Or a tactical style chassis as I used to be in the army and quite like the feel of having a full hand grip etc but concerned about the weight (Would love to know your favs on this to and weight).
I do quad and hiked hunting, usually very open (No bush really) shooting ave from 200-600 meters

Look forward to you opinions and thoughts.

Thanks
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One of these... Covers all the bases.
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-carbon-60194/

I don’t have any experience with a chassis but have a Hi-tec composite stock (Ken Henderson) and rate it highly. Very nice fit and finish! Weighs 631g.

I don't see a tactical chassis ever being good for hunting.

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Originally Posted by kiwijames

I don't see a tactical chassis ever being good for hunting.

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me neither Hi-Tech are the business

I have a Hi Tech composites stock and it is the business. Very nice quality and finish with an awesome drop in fit bedding system.

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Originally Posted by kiwijames

I don't see a tactical chassis ever being good for hunting.

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Wanna bet?

I use only chassis systems for hunting eaten them alot actually. Have a dpt long range for a tikka long action for sale.

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Originally Posted by Larskramer

I use only chassis systems for hunting eaten them alot actually. Have a dpt long range for a tikka long action for sale.

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I would argue that the LR type chassis isn’t really practical for a carry rifle. But the Hunter version definitely is. A chassis for hunting needs to be minimalist. Love the pistol grip. There are several on the market now that I’d happily use. Looking forward to the Howa Mini EXCL arriving soon hopefully

Yeah, your right, a little heavy for hunting. I have chsngednoutnfirnmdt lss gen2.

Hi-tech or Southfort.

This would fit the bill if going down the chassis path. Probably short enough to carry in most daypacks without can on. I'd ge one in .308 if it were me.

https://www.solelyoutdoors.com/copy-...horty-308.html

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Originally Posted by Larskramer

Yeah, your right, a little heavy for hunting. I have chsngednoutnfirnmdt lss gen2.

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Yeah was looking at this chassis as it’s showing available from a store in NZ. Do you have one already?

I have a tac21 met chassis on my 6.5prc, I have a mdt listen 2 in my tikka 300win man, and have just ordered a mdt lss gen 2 for my mini howa build. Dpt for sale at a good price

Been holding off getting a hi tech till I can hold one to see if they fit, use a A7 and they inlet a sako 85 stock for them I think,but since i use open sights sometimes I need a lower cheek weld than most stock have..look like a nice piece of kit though.

I've got 2 tube guns I hunt with. They weigh 2½ lb more than my kimber but are much easier to shoot well.

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Been holding off getting a hi tech till I can hold one to see if they fit, use a A7 and they inlet a sako 85 stock for them I think,but since i use open sights sometimes I need a lower cheek weld than most stock have..look like a nice piece of kit though.

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Looks like they inlet for the A7 now[emoji106]

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No doubt there is an obsession with having a "lite" rifle but I would argue that it is of far more value to have a slightly heavier rifle if it fits you better and is comfy to shoot. This will aid in more proficiency for off-hand shooting and general improved marksmanship.

This is where a chassis style rifle will excel, as mentioned, minimalist is key.

Having a super dooper lite rifle that weights 2kg becomes problematic when managing recoil firing a full power cartridge and often their stocks are more traditional style (old school) which therein can impede on comfort when shooting in different positions.