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PRICE CHANGE - Zermatt Arms Chassis - The Matterhorn

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Zermatt Arms

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Zermatt Arms is pleased to announce the newest addition to our product line, the Matterhorn rifle chassis!

The MatterhornTM is Zermatt Arms’ vision of a modern-day rifle chassis mixed with elements of a traditional rifle stock. It features an all-aluminum frame dampened with a high-density phenolic material that absorbs unwanted vibration while providing the timeless look and elegance that only high-quality hardwoods can provide. The MatterhornTM also offers a tremendous amount of adjustability to suit the needs of a wide variety of shooters using products with the Remington 700 footprint.

The MatterhornTM will be available for purchase HERE Wednesday, May 22nd for $2150 in a short action, Remington 700 inlet. It will be offered for both right- and left-handed shooters and carries the following features:

  • Full length Arca fore end
  • M-LOK accessory rails
  • Adjustable magazine catch
  • QD cups on fore end and buttstock
  • Vertical and swept grip options
  • (4) sizes of grip base plates (swept grips only, vertical grip uses flush base plate)
  • Adjustable length of pull
  • Height adjustable cheek comb
  • Laterally adjustable cheek comb
  • 100% captive action screws
  • All stainless-steel fasteners (with exception of action screws, nitride carbon steel)
  • Troughs around action screws and a recoil lug dam for bedding compound
Full specifications are listed below:

  • Base chassis: 6061 Aluminum
  • Anodized chassis base (grey and black options)
  • Wooden composite fore end dampening panels, cheek piece, grips and accents (options for colors available)
  • Base weight: 6.75 lbs
  • Fully kitted (maximum possible) weight: 12.25 lbs
  • Additional weight options:
  • Fore end: up to 22 ounces in 2.8 ounce increments (fasteners included)
  • Butt stock: 28 ounces (fasteners included)
  • External: 3 options available
  • Standard: 4.05 ounces each (fasteners included), up to 8 per chassis. Best paired with two small external weights OR one flush cup external weight and one small exterior weight OR two flush cup external weights.
  • Small: 2.66 ounces each (fasteners included), up to 14 per chassis
  • Flush cup: 2.75 ounces each (fasteners included), 1 or 2 pcs per chassis, same size as “small” external weight
  • External combination weight:
  • 8 standard and 2 small: 37.7 ounces (2.4 pounds)
  • 8 standard and 2 flush cup: 37.9 ounces (2.4 pounds)
  • 8 standard, 1 small and 1 flush cup: 37.8 ounces (2.4 pounds)
  • 14 small: 37.2 ounces (2.3 pounds)
  • Fore end width (without weights): 2.345”
  • Overall length (as sold with two LOP spacers): 34.750”
  • Minimum LOP: 13.25” – 13.375” (dependent on trigger shoe)
  • Length of pull spacers available in ¼” increments
  • Fore end length (from end of chassis to back of recoil lug): 14.125”
  • Maximum barrel diameter: 1.250”
  • Fore end depth from centerline: 1.500”


As previously mentioned, the MatterhornTM will be available for purchase HERE on Wednesday, May 22nd for $2150. We have a limited number of complete chassis ready to ship and will begin that process the week after Memorial Day.

www.zermattarms.com
 

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#5
Oof…$2100?
Personally, I’m not a huge fan of the look but that’s just me. In general, when companies go for the hybrid chassis/traditional stock look it just doesn't appeal much to me.
That being said I’m sure there are many who will like it. Hopefully it does well. I’m definitely a fan of Zermatt actions!
 
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I dig it…….. just not the prices. Looks like a bravo which I really liked the ergos of but higher quality and all the adjustments, upgrades, and improvements I would want other than I don’t see a night vision bridge option……..
 
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I saw this thread sit here without any replies for a day and figured that there was some hesitation (sticker shock) in everyone's responses.

I like the fresh looks of and idea behind this chassis. I like that it is trying to be different from a lot of other chassis options (although there is the Woox). A folding option would be nice, as would a night vision bridge.

That being said: I wonder if there was a disconnect between engineering, marketing, and the decision-makers though. Even with guys buying and boasting about how much they spend in this game, I don't know how much market segment is going to be interested in this for the listed price. One of the things I like most about the Zermatt actions - like my Origin - is that it gives me so much for a very competitive price. This chassis seems like a step in a different direction. As a bean counter for our business, I've put the kybosh on a couple ideas because they were NOT cost effective.

For comparison, you can put a PVA barreled Origin action in a KRG Bravo and be out about $50 more.

Best of luck to them with this one though.
 
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I think this looks pretty badA. Wood of Narnia, all the better. Can you give any detail to the wood dampening the chassis any?

Plans for long action ? What about LH? Thinking a big heavy 300 NM in this would be cool.

Way better looking than a xylo....
 
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Why the limbsaver recoil pad? I have that on my Spuhr chassis and frankly it sucks. Just too soft to efficiently manage recoil. Ok for hunting, bad for a match.

Overall I like the design, but at that price point, definitely want to finger f*** one before I spend the $$.
 
#15
I love chassis with wood on them and I think this looks really cool. I also really like the fact that it is more of a standard stock shape above the grip (I put my thumb up top and many chassis don't allow for this).

As others have mentioned, the price is 50%+ higher than other similar premium offerings. Definitely targeting a niche market.
 
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JR1200W3 said:
As far as the price, I bought an ATX AICS chassis for $1300 shipped. Then I bought the hinge for $285, then realized I needed a GD'd $107 shipped QD dickslot plate just to sling the gun. Most high end chassis are close to $2K these days. The XLR Envy Pro's on the BF sales are the move. Best deal and functional PRS chassis out there imo. Full up with all the fixings and weights you're into it for less than $1400. Just have to wait 5 months to deliver.
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I agree the envy is great, XLR is about to drop their new updated version, and I'm sure the price will be in line with the acc elite or other companies flagship chassis. I could be wrong tho. I really hope they ditch the limbs aver pads, they suck. I've pulled them from all my xlr chassis, too soft and they are inconsistent in recoil if your body isn't in the same exact position every time you break the trigger. I think this Zermatt chassis did some things well, the grip contour looks great, the buttstock is a good shape, looks to have a ton of quick adjust features. Think they tried to mold the appearance of a foundation into aluminum backbones, idk just feels like a bit of a miss to me. It may shoot a lot better than it looks, time will tell!
 
#19
I like the looks better than an MPA style chassis.

I don't like the price - I agree it's probably $500 - $700 too high - but there is a lot of machining there.

I like the wood on the forend. I have two XYLO chassis and I have 3D printed risers mounted to the bottom for shooting standing in NRA Highpower matches. Without those risers the front end give a little tuning fork "ping". I would hope that the wood dampened that on this Zermatt chassis.

I wonder how quickly you can adjust the length of pull - on the Xylo chassis I can adjust LOP for standing/sitting/prone very quickly.

Good Luck @Zermatt Arms
Ross
 
#21
I remember when $1200 was a lot for a chassis. Prices keep creeping up because people keep buying them as they do. These will sell, maybe not as fast but they will. Personally, for me $1000 is my limit. If that means I have to buy used or on sale or not have it at all that'f fine but I'm not going over 1000 bucks.
 
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As long as the loss on these isn't absorbed by the actions (especially the Origin) I'm all for them testing the waters. Their company, their money, their direction, and I appreciate their taking a chance. Just don't F-up a good thing for us in the process.

I am curious about the market research though.
 
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This gun industry middle class rat race/keeping up with the Jones shit is getting ridiculous. People will buy anything at any price to look the part or cooler than the guy next to them at their local range.
 
#27
I like the looks and the features. If I were in the market for another chassis, I would certainly give it a hard look. I understand the carping about the price, but it’s “only” $600 more than comparable options. Seriously, if price point was the only consideration for people in this group, Tangent Theta and ZCO would never sell a scope because everyone would be buying Vortex.
 
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My experience so far...The fit and finish of the Matterhorn is nothing shy of amazing. The look of this chassis will always have varying opinions, but understand the panels help eliminate the metallic twang or vibration you get with other chassis systems. It also has the most "dead" recoil pulse I've experienced. Once you pick one up and get to spend any amount of time with it, you will understand the price tag... Nothing on the market compares to what this offers.
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Covertnoob5 said:
Did an initial impressions video. It’s actually pretty nice. To be expected with the price tag but at least they didn’t over charge and under deliver.
I do look forward to shooting this at a match next weekend.

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The main thing I want to know is whether it has the usual metal chassis vibes when you shoot?

The demo I saw at High Lakes Alliance was really well made but man I really wish they would have gone with a custom pachmayer pad instead of the kick eez.
 
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** ANNOUNCEMENT **

After listening to customer feedback and analyzing current price trends, we have made the decision to significantly drop the price of our Matterhorn Chassis

The Matterhorn was designed and is produced to yield an extreme level of overall quality, fit, and finish with features that we feel warranted a premium price. In that pricing consideration, we wanted to allow dealers who wanted to carry the product to realize a competitive margin that drove our initial retail price up to where it has been. We still feel that the quality of the product is represented well at that introductory price, but we have come to realize the market may not support this type of product at that high price point. We also realize that without an end user, the dealer network doesn't exist either. So, we've decided to work with our dealers and offer our product at a lower price point to you, the end user. What this all boils down to is this...you spoke, we listened, and now the Matterhorn is available at what we feel is an incredible price for such a premium, feature rich product.

If you have any questions, as always, you can reach out to us here or through any of our social platforms as well as emailing us directly at [email protected]
 
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#42
I love Zermatt Arms. Have 3 actions, looking at adding #4.
Fondled the Matterhorn at the 2024 Precision Rifle Expo in Little Rock this past weekend while chatting with the factory reps.
Nice stock, great feel, fit, and finish.

Why is the LOP so fricken long? Modern square stance,,,,,shorter LOP. Had the same conversation with every other stock and chassis maker. Lots of money for a spacer system lop adjustment.
 
#43
Matagorda308 said:
I love Zermatt Arms. Have 3 actions, looking at adding #4.
Fondled the Matterhorn at the 2024 Precision Rifle Expo in Little Rock this past weekend while chatting with the factory reps.
Nice stock, great feel, fit, and finish.

Why is the LOP so fricken long? Modern square stance,,,,,shorter LOP. Had the same conversation with every other stock and chassis maker. Lots of money for a spacer system lop adjustment.
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I haven’t handled a Matterhorn yet, but the length of pull is 13 1/4, I call that short.
 
#44
Rifle classes and training seems to be advising shorter and shorter lop these days. I’ve kinda settled on 12.75” , but that’s also summer and tshirt shooting. I would prefer 12-12.5” minimum and I’m not alone. Factory reps have told me they are getting increasing requests to go shorter.
 
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I agree with ability to go shorter.

Reason 1, would be nice for kids and teens to get short enough and grow with them. (Reason I’m running XLR for my son with TL2 stock, plus I really like XLR)

Reason 2, I have found with positional shooting the shorter LOP is helpful for me to get squared up to the rifle in weird positions.

I’m 6’5” and my rifles are set around 13.5-13.75”. Not sure what I used to run but I know it was atleast an inch longer, probably more. I ran 6 spacers on my Bravo when I was doing mostly bench and prone shooting.
 
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Couple guys Franks last seminar I attended were 6-2 and up and doing the same. Long discussion there. Everyone is built different, gotta go with what fits you, but seeing a trend to way shorter to get square behind the rifle. You can always extend the lop but minimum is what it is. I also have different people using my rifle.

Apologies for the sidetrack. Back to the Zermatt Matterhorn, very well made, great fit and finish. The woodgrain panels were very appealing. A green camo was also there. I should have taken pictures. Looked a little different but fit me very well after picking it up. Comfortable. Just my personal feeling, maybe they should consider going shorter minimum LOP. Time will tell what the market desires.
 
#47
6' here and 12.5" LOP here when possible

actually getting a carbon buttstock direct from Smoke for my XLR Element to not be 13"+

would love to get behind and own a Matterhorn, maybe as a long action light class ELR chassis
 
#48
Baron85 said:
, I have found with positional shooting the shorter LOP is helpful for me to get squared up to the rifle in weird positions.

I’m 6’5” and my rifles are set around 13.5-13.75”. Not sure what I used to run but I know it was atleast an inch longer, probably more. I ran 6 spacers on my Bravo when I was doing mostly bench and prone shooting.
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^^^^^
This is unsolicited gold.

We have been preaching and teaching that traditional LOP measurements are a relic from 19th and 20th century long guns. Most people are running rifles that are setup totally wrong but they can get away with it because they aren't shooting unsupported or traditional positional shooting any more.

Sorry for butting in.
Carry one with your regularly scheduled programming.🙃
 
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JR1200W3 said:
I think we are all in agreement about using a shorter LOP than traditionally believed and taught. I've been saying that for a while. And along the same lines a lower cheek piece height as well to allow for more forgiveness is positional shooting. But I do think there's a little less variance than some would say, in terms of everyone is built different.

I remember teaching students tried and true techniques that have been validated to pass students in "must pass" hard gate exams and certain types of personalities would always resist. They didn't have the wisdom to understand that they're job as a student in a course that had a bit of a selective nature to it was to demonstrate that they could learn the techniques and show competency that they could apply them during graded practical exercises. They would fall back to "what works for you". Different strokes, etc. And while that can be true in some contexts it doesn't make a strong argument that you're a capable sniper if you can only pass with "this one" technique.

There's certainly a range where a large majority of shooters body's fit in LOP. Yes, we're trending shorter. Especially as we start shooting with vertical necks in more upright head positions of kneeling and standing. But let's not get carried away.
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I believe that the heavier the rifle package is, the more critical correct LOP is going to be on the ability to sustain. Look where the average weight of "precision" rifles has gone these days.

My quick and dirty is to explain what the center of gravity is and how to find it. Then use a LOP that gets that COG over or inside whatever points of contact you have with mother earth regardless of your body type.
 
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JR1200W3 said:
Interesting. I've always considered LOP to be most relevant to eye relief when your scope has a fixed position dictated by clip ons and rail space.
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Ignore your scope position.
Set up your gun/stock first.
Then put your scope where it needs to be in relation to your natural head position.

Most rifles these days can have their rail space configured to Scope + Clip-Ons.
Interestingly this brings in one of my Cons for integrally machined Pic rails on short actions. The rail is only as long as the receiver and when dealing with some large scope formats, the front ring is not in the best position (too much unsupported scope cantilevered out into space for my taste)

JR1200W3 said:
What do you teach is the majority load bearing apparatus? The shooters body or a piece of equipment used as support(tripod, bag on barricade, bipod?)
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Yes.




LOL.

If you set up for unsupported positions, everything else will work.

Unsupported standing will place your head the furthest back. Unsupported prone with a sling will place your head the closest. Sweet spot for your eye relief should be in the middle of these two. Once that done, your setup will play well off a tripod, a barricade, prone/bipod, etc.
 
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