Bumping this thread back to life. Does anyone know how bronco are getting on with the fabled Excl?
https://broncos.co.nz/hunting/gun-pa...l-lite-chassis
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Bumping this thread back to life. Does anyone know how bronco are getting on with the fabled Excl?
https://broncos.co.nz/hunting/gun-pa...l-lite-chassis
Went and got a refund after they fucked me around for 6 months. Will not darken their door again.Quote:
Originally Posted by noboots
Here is my info in case it helps anyone. Bronco sports said that they are still waiting for the Excl. They don't really know but it's unlikely to be before March.
I swapped a few brief emails with Ken and he said he will be getting them in stock when they are available.
Ken's a good guy. He helped above and beyond the call of duty when bought an NEA15 (sob) from him.Quote:
Originally Posted by berg243
Broncos told me: October, early November, late November, early December (insisting it would be avail in early December while I was standing in front of the dickhead on the 9th of December, with nothing in country). Save yourself the hassle and deal with someone else. Ken's pretty spot on, but anyone but BroncosQuote:
Originally Posted by noboots
Necro this thread - Ken from 55six has the xcel chassis for sale from the 23rd Oct.
You might wanna talk to Ken at 55Six. He might just hook you up.
We hope to start pushing them out the door today. We also have a NZ built chassis for the howa mini action coming to the market end of year, early next year too. Howa mini actions are the future for lightweight custom builds.
Hi I sent an email but got no reply
Does this chassis take std mini mags
What's it made out of
Is it longer or shorter in forend compared to std stock say from front take down bolt
plastic with a fancy name and yes it takes the normal magQuote:
Originally Posted by northdude
length I couldnt say
Ok cheers do you know how stiff it is and does it have pillars
ill let ya know when mine arrives
Wilsons Hunting and Outdoors in Whanganui listed newly arrived chassis' on their FB page today
Magnum Sports in Stratford had one listed on FB but about 800grms
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So who got one of the Excl chassis from Ken? I went to get one today and they are all sold out already!
@JewcatiQuote:
Originally Posted by Jewcati
Yeah I grabbed one, I have Howa 300blk Mini action with an Oceania Defence can and brake and a Swaro z6i 1-6 on it.
I'm going to throw it in the chassis and chop it to just after where the chassis ends (chassis itself is just over 762mm closed stock) so just the muzzle brake sticks out for the suppressor to lock onto. Barrel will still be 12-13" so that's fine for 300blk.
Should be a nice lightweight little subsonic rifle.
Ken posted a video on 55six showing the chassis and its internals.Quote:
Originally Posted by northdude
Picked mine up from broncos Tauranga yesterday nice chassis light mag setup is far nicer than standard mini setup put it all together tonight lop adjustment is nice seems fairly stiff not much flex has sling swivel attachment comes with a shorter front action screw as chassis is not as deep as the standard stock rear screw is the standard off to the range in the morning see how it shoots will put some pics up tomorrow
So, is it pillar bedded or not? Impossible to see in the 5.56 video.
If it isn’t pillar bedded, is there realistic room for adding them?
Hi All.
Kelly Country in Brightwater, Nelson had 15 odd I think. Phone 03 5423878 . Got mine so I'm happy.
Cheers Shane
No pillars but looks to be enough meat there to install some
@Flyblown Yes, Pillar bedded, black alloy pillers. Make sure it has the front action screw. Mine was missing, so had to stack some washers to make it work. Fair bit of twist in the front hand guard section, but plenty of barrel clearance so no contact points.
interested to see it when its done mate, im looking to do the same thingQuote:
Originally Posted by 308mate
Anyone got their hands on this? Be interested to see how it feels in hand
@CamFlatt, feels nice in hand, well balanced.
Balance point just infront of mag, mag release is excellent and no way it can be accidentally dropped.
Foregrip is flexible, if you have a bipod attached without a tilt function, there is enough flex to tilt.
This may sound like a negative, but it never feels fragile, and there is tonnes of clearance so no chance of barrel contact.
Unfortunately, nowhere near the original 500grams.
But still lighter than stock.
Also has pillars!
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[QUOTE=kiwi-adam;1079496]@CamFlatt, feels nice in hand, well balanced.
Balance point just infront of mag, mag release is excellent and no way it can be accidentally dropped.
Foregrip is flexible, if you have a bipod attached without a tilt function, there is enough flex to tilt.
This may sound like a negative, but it never feels fragile, and there is tonnes of clearance so no chance of barrel contact.
Unfortunately, nowhere near the original 500grams.
But still lighter than stock.
Also has pillars!
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Thanks mate. With the variable LOP do you think the chassis could be utilised as a youth stock as well as more man sized one?
@CamFlatt absolutely!
Mint good to know! My daughter is keen to get into it, but my current rifle is too big for her and I can’t afford to get two different rifles :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi-adam
So what was the weight of the chassis?Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi-adam
@GWH I never weighed mine, but reported between 850-900grams.
Holy smoke really?Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi-adam
Ive made my slimmed down factory plastic stock weigh less than that.
How the heck did they originally come up with 500grams.
Was that without buffer tube and stock maybe....? That would probably be about right at 500 if whole set up is 850 plus. That seems to be how most other chassis systems are weighed such as mdt.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi-adam
The chassis was being advertised by Broncos as 500g. At the time they said they had weighed a sample.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi-adam
I will be very keen to hear their answer next time I’m in there, when I ask them how it grew an additional 350g!
Yea, I waited on this for the purpose of a lightweight rig, at 500grams it was the lightest possible option. Even went with the standard profile barrel.
With it coming in at a piss poor 850grams, I have given up on lightweight, and now wish I had just gone heavy barrel.
The only hope i have left is that the chassis aids inconsistency and accuracy.
I think it is still significantly lighter than the MDT LSS?
@kiwi-adamQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwi-adam
The lightest possible would be one of the Hi Tec stocks I think they are 650 grams complete for the Howa Mini. A lot more pricey though..
@308mate it is lighter than;
1. the LSS (1.x kg).
2. standard stock (980+ grams)
3. the heatseeker (900 grams excl. butt stock & grip).
4. the Oryx stock (1.x kg)
I almost coughed up the coin for the Hi-Tec at 600grams, but with the EXCL Lite imminent, I held out for the extra 100grams savings, I mean extra 250grams additional weight.
I have now convinced myself, the weight really isnt that bad, and I will persevere as it is.
If still not satisfied, I will switch to the Hi-Tec Carbon Fibre or the other NZ made chassis the Ken at 55six teased.
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Cobbled mine together this morning
@Bill999 looks good in the Stainless!
