Ordered a G7 in FDE last night, didn't get the folder but went with the tactical fore end!
Was leaning towards the MDT HS3 but they're OOS! Looked at the KRG and AI 1.5 too

That's the biggest advantage to me, is ergonomics. The not having to bed it and buy bottom metal is a plus. To get a stock on bottom metal that is even on par with the features would be same price if not more. You're not really sacrificing weight either. The X-ray is really light.

Will do, for $60 there really isn't any reason in not getting the folder. I don't feel like I'll be packing it around anytime soon but who knows.

I'll probably go with the G5 since I already have a level on my scope don't really need the embedded level which are the only differences I could find between the two. I'll also be getting the tactical forend just in case I ever want to add something.

Definitely good choices. I also have the G5-TMAG because I run a flip out level on my pic rail. I also got some of the rail sections for my Atlas and for eventually adding a weapon mounted LRF like the SWR Radius. For the money, its really a hard chassis to beat.

Also, make sure you get the extended mag chassis if you think you'll need it. I should have gotten the extended but had no idea my final handload would be too long to fit in the regular length mag. So I had to buy an extended mag and have the chassis milled out to fit the larger mag. Not really a big deal but I wish I'd have just gone with the extended mag from the get go.

Hmm i don't see that option when going through all the options for the chassis.

Maybe it is action specific? It was an option for my rem 700 action.

Ahh maybe I'm getting a savage one. I'm loading to 2.840 anyway so shouldn't be an issue.

The G5 doe's look very interesting, now I just need to talk myself out of it right now but got a very high spot on my to do list.

Lol I couldn't believe the price on the McRees.

I shot a 180 Alpha on Thursday that a buddy brought to the range - it was extremely comfortable and relatively lightweight, shot very well and has a very solid feel. I would also go with the folder for a few reasons, ease of cleaning, compact for storage (long barrel rifles can still use standard cases), etc...

KRG is a great company too and stand behind all their products. I'd say give it go.

I have got two MDS chassis on a couple of my savages. 300 win mag and 7mm08
LSS and TAC 21
MDT Chassis

Just ordered the McRee G7 with tactical forend, folding stock, and FDE cerakote. Bought 2 5 round mags should be set. We shall see when it comes in.

Let us know how it goes. My scope rings have level built in so maybe the G5 would be my choice. Anxiously waiting on pic's.

Will do, I have a SWFA bubble level on my scope but figured for $30 extra why not get the G7 just in case I decide to ever take that other level off I'll have one built in. Of course if I ever take the one on my scope off I'll have no problem remounting it because I'll have one built into the stock to go off of.

Just took my action out of the stock in prep for the new chassis and discovered my base was so loose my scope was wobbling back and forth. No wonder my rounds were walking all over the place during load development. even had the screws red locktited in and all but one were loose. Maybe a bad batch of locktite, redid them with different batch of locktite so hopefully I'll get everything in pretty quickly so I can get out to the range and verify my load and stuff before the match in Feb.

Hate it when that happens!

Did you degrease the base screws and receiver before adding Loctite? They need to be squeaky clean for Loctite to work properly. Also, if the receiver is stainless steel, a primer is recommended.

Below is some info on applications for different metals.

Loctite Applications Different Metals

Good info. I've had good luck with clear nail polish to hold screws too.

Thanks for the info Mr Fitzgerald, I did not degrease them. Looks like I'll have to do it again when I put the chassis on I'll do it all at one time.

That's the way my dad always did it. Never knew guys used loctite til recently.

Think Jason was shooting that emoji to me. He even helped me tighten everything after I got the rifle and forgot to do it before bringing it to the range the first time. Lol.

Purple loctite on scope mounting screws if you want to ever remove them.