Packing a foldable chassis rifle

[Cactus kid]

What length barrel are you rockin in this pic?

22” barrel length plus an Area 419 muzzle break

 

[Crews]

I carry mine in the meat shelf on the SG frame. The tripod sits on top of the folded buttpad and rides nice and snug parallel with the rifle rail/barrel. I am not moving and glassing as much as some of you though.

 

[Gstew1930]

I carry mine in the meat shelf on the SG frame. The tripod sits on top of the folded buttpad and rides nice and snug parallel with the rifle rail/barrel. I am not moving and glassing as much as some of you though.

That’s a good idea. I might have to try that

 

[bojangles808]

I carry mine in the meat shelf on the SG frame. The tripod sits on top of the folded buttpad and rides nice and snug parallel with the rifle rail/barrel. I am not moving and glassing as much as some of you though.

did you try the SG quick release sling? that would be my preference but it doesn't look like it would seat well. I might try your method instead

 

[Crews]

No I haven’t tried it, really prefer having it in the center up against the frame. However, I am not a western hunter so my method may not be best for everyone. I am primarily walking in and doing day hunting from a static position.

 

[ddub]

No I haven’t tried it, really prefer having it in the center up against the frame. However, I am not a western hunter so my method may not be best for everyone. I am primarily walking in and doing day hunting from a static position.

Do you think hiking/scrambling might jostle the scope?

 

[Crews]

Never worried about it or seen evidence of it with the scopes I use.

 

[pugwylde]

Generally side-carry for me. The weight of the rifle is offset by the weight of a tripod/spotter on the other side of the pack.

A locking buckle is a tremendous help at keeping it secure.

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This is the way. I tried a couple of other configurations, but everything either flagpoled, pushed the scope into my side, or made me worried about sitting down too hard and trashing my scope.

Unrelated note, I had to laugh. When I first saw this picture I thought, "Somebody copied Mark's set up." Then I saw who posted it. Figures you would be the one to dial it in!

 

[MTN BUM]

Generally side-carry for me. The weight of the rifle is offset by the weight of a tripod/spotter on the other side of the pack.

A locking buckle is a tremendous help at keeping it secure.

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Thanks Mark. Super helpful to have the picture for the non spatially oriented among us

 

[Elkangle]

Any chance you have a pic of the bow hook/marsupial case set-up?? Having a hard time picturing it in my head.

Sorry I forgot about this thread, with out standing in front of mirror here's the best I can do, hopefully this helps... best part of a folder is the option of carrying it a multitude of ways...using the bow hook and chest strap is the fastest for retrieving the rifle, but some times annoying is just covering ground, then using the bow hook w side strap you can still retrieve the rifle with out removing the pack but better option when covering ground... best option if moving is the goal of to toss it directly in your bag

 

[Tall_Vol44]

Thanks @Elkangle! That makes a whole lot more sense seeing it.
I'll probably give this a try once I get mine in hand around April some time

 

[Corey0372]

Generally side-carry for me. The weight of the rifle is offset by the weight of a tripod/spotter on the other side of the pack.

A locking buckle is a tremendous help at keeping it secure.

What's wrapped around the optic/ action in this picture? Is that just a poncho or something?

Thanks!

 

[Bodypanel2]

Side carry with rifle on one side and the shooting tri-pod on the other.

 

[Mark at EXO]

What's wrapped around the optic/ action in this picture? Is that just a poncho or something?

Thanks!

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[SemperHunting]

Does anyone carry with a sling while the stock is folded? I don't have an XLR chassis yet, but am currently using the FHF rifle sling and wondering if this would work for slinging the rifle while folded.

 

[Hnthrdr]

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Not really applicable for a folder chassis though. This is my preferred way to carry a rifle while hunting, far easier to deploy it

 

[Tall_Vol44]

Does anyone carry with a sling while the stock is folded? I don't have an XLR chassis yet, but am currently using the FHF rifle sling and wondering if this would work for slinging the rifle while folded.

I tried the slik sling this past season. It worked with the stock folded, but it didn't work well.
Was very, very slow to get out. Difficult to put back in the sling by myself.
I ended up ditching the sling midday on day 2 and just put the folded rifle on the meat shelf between my back and pack on my Stryker XL.
Going to try to figure out a better solution before next season.

 

[Tahoe1305]

I just saw Kuius new 4500 divide bag. I have existing Kuiu ecosystem and it’s fascinating to me. Have two really good folder stow options albeit it won’t be quickly accessible. Thinking of trying one out soon.

 

[pugwylde]

My experience with slings on the XLR had been middling, at best. They don't work well with the rifle folded and you end up with a bolt, a scope, or a grip poking you in the back.

EDIT: The poking occurs unfolded. I use an Exo pack and just strap it on. If I need it at the ready, it's in my hand. Probably my only complaint with the chassis.

 

[TravisIN]

Does anyone carry with a sling while the stock is folded? I don't have an XLR chassis yet, but am currently using the FHF rifle sling and wondering if this would work for slinging the rifle while folded.

I didn’t have any issues using one with it. If it’s folded, it’s strapped to the pack. if I’m using the sling the stock is locked in position so works like a normal stock.


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