Remington 700 tactical chassis options?

[MBtech]

I have been curious about this setup for a while now. Has anyone had any experience with MDT products?

I already have a Rem 700 AAC SD, and looking to upgrade it.

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...l-chassis.aspx

http://mdttac.com/tac21-chassis-system.html


Thoughts on this option? Pros/Cons or other recommendations similar?

Thanks in advance for any input.

[mark5pt56]

I've had the LSS, as ok quality wise, the forend was kind of "lacking" for me. It was light and handy though. Never owned the TAC 21, handled one on a rifle, was really chunky feeling to me, I didn't like it at all. I have the XLR Element, solid and light, ergonomics are great, more "ARish" to me. If you don't mind a wee bit more weight, the AI chassis are very nice.

[devilsdeeds]

I never cared for there tac 21 chassis but there new chassis they just released MDT HS3 looks to be a really nice, light option while giving you a longer forend than the LSS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65OjPa5k1-g

[joedirt199]

It's MDTs way of stealing some business from XLR's Element stock. The element is pretty light and has a nice adjustable buttstock.

[MBtech]

I've had the LSS, as ok quality wise, the forend was kind of "lacking" for me. It was light and handy though. Never owned the TAC 21, handled one on a rifle, was really chunky feeling to me, I didn't like it at all. I have the XLR Element, solid and light, ergonomics are great, more "ARish" to me. If you don't mind a wee bit more weight, the AI chassis are very nice.

How would you rate the quality of the Tac 21 you handled? Is it a solid feeling setup and well made? It does look a little bulky in pics, I've not seen one in person. "ARish" is exactly the way I want to go.

[mark5pt56]

It seemed ok to me, just a lot going on in my opinion. Handling, well the best I can come up with is if you ever handled a real HK91 or G3 and then picked up a Century clone of one. Difference in the AI or XLR and then the 21

[MBtech]

I did a little research on a few of these recommendations looking at weight and features of what I am wanting. AR style ergonomics and a top 12 o'clock rail for eventually NV or FLIR for hog hunting are a must.

The Tac 21 with PRS stock and MOE grip = 5.45 lbs

The AI AX chassis comes in at 5.60lbs

And the XLR Carbon is 3.75lbs

These are not a huge difference in price. From $689 for the TAC 21 (minus stock and grip) , $900 for XLR Carbon to a little over $1K for AI AX.

I'm torn between the three.

[mark5pt56]

Go with the XLR or AI, resale will be better if required.

[MBtech]

Go with the XLR or AI, resale will be better if required.

You make a good point there, I have always been iffy on buying/ordering something I've never had my hands on or had first hand experience with. I've never seen any of these in person in any local shop in my area so it's going to be a suprise in the mail at some point.

[MBtech]

These two have pretty good gap in weight difference. I do plan on taking this rifle hunting but I don't mind packing the little bit of extra weight. For precision target use also as a dual role, will there be a significant difference of accuracy and stability gain with the weight difference of the AI AX chassis compared to the XLR? Or expect similar results between the two and not worry about the weight?