Mdt field
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Once you have a rigid chassis to mount the reciever, the rest is marketing.
From an accuracy stand point, free float and rigid is the best you'll get regardless if it offers a hunter profile, lightweight, or unlimited option accessories.
So is it worth $320 to YOU?
From an accuracy stand point, free float and rigid is the best you'll get regardless if it offers a hunter profile, lightweight, or unlimited option accessories.
So is it worth $320 to YOU?
I have three XRS's, all on "Bench" and PRS style rifles.
If I had the option of the XRS bedding block and vertical grip for a hunting weight rig ,I would go for it.
But I'm all outta hunting R700's
320 does buy 5 boxes of ammo.
I think the Question is how it compares to the Magpul 700 Hunter which is direct competition IMO. The MDT is a fair bit less expensive than the MP and includes bottom metal. Also has a vertical grip which I would much prefer.
IMO, they shud have stuck with a flat recoil pad tho.
Also not sure why the recoil pad and spacer profile isn't conformed to the stock shape?
And the magazine release is hidden behind the trigger guard. seems odd but maybe ok for huntings applications.
If I had the option of the XRS bedding block and vertical grip for a hunting weight rig ,I would go for it.
But I'm all outta hunting R700's
320 does buy 5 boxes of ammo.
I think the Question is how it compares to the Magpul 700 Hunter which is direct competition IMO. The MDT is a fair bit less expensive than the MP and includes bottom metal. Also has a vertical grip which I would much prefer.
IMO, they shud have stuck with a flat recoil pad tho.
Also not sure why the recoil pad and spacer profile isn't conformed to the stock shape?
And the magazine release is hidden behind the trigger guard. seems odd but maybe ok for huntings applications.
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GimpsWithGuns
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- Vancouver area
The XRS has more options for customization/personalization that are not available for the Field Stock, like the enclosed forend with integrated ARCA rail and internal weight.
Didn't see this post until now, it's up to you; we offer a 30-day customer satisfaction guarantee as well, where you can try out the chassis as much as you want within 30 days of receiving it, if you want to exchange or refund within that time range you can always send it back to us!
Pointdexter
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- Location
- Lower Mainland
These would be ideal for a tikka, especially if they had an integrated steel recoil lug somehow
Being worked on now, it's not integrated but we do include a new steel recoil lug with the chassis.
The video didn’t really show what I was after so I bought one for a Ruger anyway; it showed up today.
Still not installed but initial impressions:
-it looks very well made, everything including the box and packaging looks top notch.
-considering the cost I also think it offers a lot of value.
-the aluminum insert is molded perfectly to the polymer stock.
-the aluminum insert ends where the forend begins.
-the forend is all plastic but has a lot of bracing, at this time it seems exceedingly rigid for a plastic stock (I’ve had a bunch, including GRS and this is by far the most rigid for an all plastic forend).
-very adjustable for LOP and cheek riser height.
-the grip/palm swell seems set up for large hands, I never saw optional grips but I’d be surprised if they aren’t in the works (I’d buy a different one).
-the trigger guard is plastic, the mag release feels like metal (still in the bag - it never came installed). The trigger guard/mag release is also held on with several small screws and needs to be removed to pull the action from the stock (doesn’t look like a big deal and the rifle design mandates this solution).
At this point I’m very happy, if it installs as easily as I expect and performs as their other products have it’ll be money well spent.
So much nicer than that ugly green factory stock…
Still not installed but initial impressions:
-it looks very well made, everything including the box and packaging looks top notch.
-considering the cost I also think it offers a lot of value.
-the aluminum insert is molded perfectly to the polymer stock.
-the aluminum insert ends where the forend begins.
-the forend is all plastic but has a lot of bracing, at this time it seems exceedingly rigid for a plastic stock (I’ve had a bunch, including GRS and this is by far the most rigid for an all plastic forend).
-very adjustable for LOP and cheek riser height.
-the grip/palm swell seems set up for large hands, I never saw optional grips but I’d be surprised if they aren’t in the works (I’d buy a different one).
-the trigger guard is plastic, the mag release feels like metal (still in the bag - it never came installed). The trigger guard/mag release is also held on with several small screws and needs to be removed to pull the action from the stock (doesn’t look like a big deal and the rifle design mandates this solution).
At this point I’m very happy, if it installs as easily as I expect and performs as their other products have it’ll be money well spent.
So much nicer than that ugly green factory stock…
I agree, IMO I think 3-5 is a good number. My local store didn't order a magazine when they ordered the stock and all they had was a 10 round 308 size mag, it's not even MDT.
Stock has no flex, at least mine doesn't. You'd have to try really hard anyways.
Stock has no flex, at least mine doesn't. You'd have to try really hard anyways.
It does look like a solid chassis. You can tell that the material looks a bit "cheaper" than the XRT. As someone else mentioned, is it worth it to you to drop $320 extra for it?
Sounds like people on here are genuinely happy with the Field Stock though! I have an LSS Gen2 and its solid (just to speak on MDT as a chassis manufacturer).
Sounds like people on here are genuinely happy with the Field Stock though! I have an LSS Gen2 and its solid (just to speak on MDT as a chassis manufacturer).
