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MDT Adjustable Core Competition Chassis

Everyone I am sure has heard the phrase “pounds equal pain” and it certainly applies however, when it comes to precision shooting sometimes lighter rifles equal recoil pain. I have been to the ranges several times just for practice and free shoot days and 300-500 rounds is never out of the question for a single day trip. With PRS and NRL as well as local precision rifle clubs steadily on the rise in popularity the average shooter does not have a lot of access to shoot long range. So, they make the most out of practice days and free shoot days to get accustomed to their gear and shooting. If you do not have the right equipment it is very easy to end the day with some nice bruising and soreness while becoming acquainted with your rifle.

Rifle Build List,
MDT ACC Chassis
Remington 700 22” Heavy Barrel 6.5 Creedmoor
MDT 20MOA Scope Base
Timney Calvin Elite Trigger
Spartan Precision Sentinel Tripod and Javelin Bipod
Vortex Viper HST 4-16×44
Vortex Precision Medium Height Scope Rings
MDT Elite Muzzle Break

Getting set up, so MDT is rolling these out the door rather quickly as I am beginning to see them around in the wild. Setting the ACC chassis up is a bit more complicated than a drop and go standard chassis as you will need to balance the chassis with the optional weights. Do not Loctite ANYTHING until you have the weights balanced exactly how you need it as it may take a few times of trial and error to get your ideal configuration. I will recommend at minimum picking up the interior barrel channel weight set as these do not interfere with the MLOK rail for your accessories. The internal weights reduce any chance of snagging on equipment while attempting to deploy the rifle that is a huge bonus for any competition shooter.

There is a ton of weight options and configurations you can decide from so the customization must be thought out by the shooter. Not only are there internal weights but there is also external weights as well as weights you can use on the butt stock as well. If you do happen to run some external weights you will be rather pleased to see they all have rounded corners and edges and hold tight to the chassis to reduce chances of snagging as well. Just do not to weight crazy as you can make this chassis up to about 14 pounds before adding the action I would recommend a nice comfortable balance of them. Once you find your perfect balance THEN add your Loctite and torque your bolts down and re-verify the torque after your first shooting trip.

First day on the range with a weighted chassis you are going to notice a few things, first is the dramatically less recoil in shooting and the second is its obviously going to be heavier. This is going to have a bit of a learning curve as I experienced myself however, it is not a long drawn out one. With the rules and matches constantly changing I have found it is better to have a set-up that will carry you through all styles whether its bipod, tripod, barrier, ladders, bench obstacles. If you approach this chassis like I have just a few rounds of hands on time will let you know where your ideal balance point is on the obstacles so make sure you mark it.

The options aside from the weight system are certainly plentiful MDT certainly covered many bases when this chassis was in development. The optional adjustable vertical grip is definitely a must in my opinion not only is it well rounded but you can adjust the grip back and forth to find your optimal trigger placement. The equipped butt stock allows for a good bit of adjustment on length and the cheek riser gives you the optimal height to ensure the same sight picture while shooting as well. The stock also has an MLOK slot so if you did not get the optional weighted bag rider you can put a monopod on it if you wanted to. The MDT muzzle brake is quite an effective option as well with the ability to tune it to your perfect angle to help you shoot better and faster, I certainly like the lock nut option over a conventional crush washer.

Final thoughts, I was pretty impressed overall with the ACC chassis from MDT. I felt that it provided a good overall value as far as bang for your buck and is certainly aesthetically pleasing. The ACC chassis even provided some answers to questions I did not even know existed at my current level of skill. If you are in the market for a highly customizable rifle chassis to compete with I would seriously recommend giving the MDT ACC chassis a serious consideration. Currently being made for the Remington 700, Tikka T3, and Howa 1500 you can find them here.

 

Roger Frame

Roger Frame

Co-Founder Roger is a retired 100% disabled army veteran that is an avid 2nd amendment supporter. He enjoys long range shooting, pistol shooting, and the AR/AK platforms. He also enjoys collecting guns and doing firearm/gear related reviews. Always looking to obtain more knowledge in the firearms industry and have a good time doing it. He keeps his opinion non-biased and as accurate as possible. With a solid arsenal available for reviews and a private range he can evaluate items rather quickly.

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