Anyone use an MDT Chassis System?

[FlyingPen]

Was checking out this gorgeous gun:

http://i.imgur.com/XbUBF34.jpg

And want to create a lightweight version with the appropriate action. Any tips on what the best action is to choose if I prioritize weight first? I would like to create a Scout like system with a forward mounted optic.

[JMP]

Based on the appearance, I'd guess a Daniel Defense action would fit nicely.

[postal]

Not familiar with that brand, but generally tube guns are not light to begin with....

And a scout setup is a horrible waste of money on something that is designed for a precision rifle rig.

[HibikiR]

The same company makes a model called the LSS, if you want lightweight then that'd be more appropriate.

[ar15barrels]

Was checking out this gorgeous gun:

http://i.imgur.com/XbUBF34.jpg

And want to create a lightweight version with the appropriate action. Any tips on what the best action is to choose if I prioritize weight first? I would like to create a Scout like system with a forward mounted optic.

If you want an AR, just build an AR.
No sense in trying to make a bolt gun look/feel like an AR.
The bolt gun will be way heavier than the AR will be.

[billt]

I love how the change of nomenclature equates to a much higher price range for the same basic thing.

Synthetic Stock = $$

"Chassis System" = $$$$$

[jpx0123]

I was thinking about a LSS myself. mainly because the chassis is full alum so should be stiff, and comes with mag system built into it. if you take the cost of the mag system on these vs a tradition B&C or HS for the LSS the pricing is actually fairly similar. I do like the option of using a adjustable stock.

[toby]

Just not my flavor.

[Khromo]

The OP might consider a Tikka T3 Lite in an LSS chassis for a really nice, light weight field gun for not much money.

I just ordered an LSS for my Tikka T3 CTR in .260. I am cobbling together a medium weight rifle with a fully adjustable stock for The War On Pigs and informal target shooting at medium ranges. I'm aiming for no more than ten and one-half pounds with the scope.

I think this option should be lighter (about 3 pounds 9 ounces with an XLR Tactical Butt Stock) and a little cheaper (about $625, including shipping) than a fully adjustable B&C or H-S with AICS compatible bottom metal. No waiting on a custom order, no smithing to fit the bottom metal. The OP could get the weight down considerably with a different butt stock.

I should have it together by late next week, Brownell's and UPS willing, and I will post a range report with the finished weight shortly afterward.

Too bad we can't find the Tikka T3 Varmints in .260. You could put together a very useful rifle for not much money with that gun and one of these entry-level chassis systems.

[bombadillo]

I've got one. I absoluely LOVE it. From Torques, just to ease of use, INSTANTLY tightening up the group, customer service is absolutely top notch. I lost the action screws when I was going back and for from the wood stock to the chassis. Well, MDT just sends me a new one out to my door without asking a single question, and for absolutely no charge whatsoever. MDT is a phenomenal group to work with, their products are of the utmost quality, and follow-up is second to none. May not be the rifle you were looking for, but my little MVP has been a rock star. I've gotten 1/4moa shots to .44" shot groups using 55gr Vmax bullets. 5 shot groups in under .44" is pretty dang good if you ask me.

[JMP]

That looks very tactical, but I think that's why bolt actions do 5/10 round magazines. That short length, big AR bullet clip looks like it would be a little awkward.

[bombadillo]

Yeah, I typically run 10 or 20 round mags on it. 20's just because they feed so well, and kind of hide a bit better than the 30's. 10 round mags when I want ZERO legal mumbo jumbo, going to be shooting on public land, or otherwise. The big thing is bench is a little easier to shoot off of a 10rd mag with a 6" bipod sitting there. Much much nicer.

[JMP]

Just don't put on the shoulder thing that goes up, or the crazies will see that and the big clip and think the little .22cal hunting rifle is a machine gun.

[bombadillo]

lol

[Thorax]

http://www.gotxring.com/high-power/

These are vastly superior in every way and still have a similar look and feel.

Ain't cheap tho...

They used to be in Anaheim if I remember right and recently moved to Az (I have little doubt it was due to Commiefornia anal retentiveness).