Chassis for Short Barrel Bolt Gun

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FNG1001

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Looking for recommendations on a folding chassis (with an enclosed forend) for a 300blk bolt gun. Main use case for this build is a fun gun and to take on short-range hunts this year. I'm considering a carbon fiber barrel on an Impact 737 (or get the NBK). The barrel will be 16.5 inches with a suppressor.

Some options that I have been seriously considering:
  • MDT ESS
  • MDT HNT26
  • Screech Owl
I'm leaning towards something from MDT because their customer service has always been 100% responsive and helpful.

I've been perusing
www.snipershide.com

16-18 inch shorty rifles

I'm picking up a used Rem700P and I am considering chopping the barrel back to 16 inches. Anyone have a shorty bolt action? Can you post pics? Specs? Thanks
www.snipershide.com www.snipershide.com
 
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mtnhunter22 said:
XLR with their night vision bridge is an option also depending on how enclosed you wanted to get
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I originally had an XLR Element, and got a spare C6 buttstock when they came out. Never had an Envy Pro to compare, but they are really nice. Not sure i would go the c6 route again. When installing it, there were more exposed threads than i would've liked. Great customer service though. I might have to look into them again.
 
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65x55guy said:
Hnt26x2 here.
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Which configuration did you get, and what cartridge are you using them on?

rumblefunk said:
You want to check out the MDT LSS gen 2. I strongly recommend.
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Nice. I dont here much about these chassis, but i will look into them. Any issues with the ar-style buffer tube? Also, i dont know if an enclosed forend is available on these models.
 
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FNG1001 said:
Which configuration did you get, and what cartridge are you using them on?


Nice. I dont here much about these chassis, but i will look into them. Any issues with the ar-style buffer tube? Also, i dont know if an enclosed forend is available on these models.
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No issues with the ar-style buffer tube. It has the enclosed forend system.
 
#13
The XLR Carbon if you can find one would be a really good option from what you described you want.
Also I think based on my own experience with them it would be difficult to match the customer service.
Also you could run a shorter carbon handguard like the 11.5" one pictured if you ever decide to run it set up as an SBR to make it more compact.
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FNG1001 said:
Which configuration did you get, and what cartridge are you using them on?
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Folding stock, arca front. The folding stock was a “need” bc I love strapping the rifle to a backpack while folded. Hide a suppressor in the pack and get into my stand, then unpack it all.

Running an 18” 6.5 CM on impact action mostly.

I swap the other stock between barreled actions. 22LR vudoo, 22” 6.5 CM Curtis custom scout, and a 20” .308 rem 700 5r.
 
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FNG1001 said:
Which configuration did you get, and what cartridge are you using them on?


Nice. I dont hear much about these chassis, but i will look into them. Any issues with the ar-style buffer tube? Also, i dont know if an enclosed forend is available on these models.
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@FNG1001 just sent you a DM with one on here that’s available.
 
#21
RichS said:
While I'm looking at an Elf Owl (not the Screech), the collapsing stock looks pretty cool, most reviews I've read, guys end up switching to a folder.
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Fair enough. I went for the Screech Owl because the collapsing stock can go small enough my daughter and wife can get comfortable. Not many stocks or chassis seem to support short women.
 
#24
S2Delta, not enclosed but light weight and you could use and AR folder adapter with it. They have an aluminum version and a magnesium version. The magnesium chassis only weighs 1lb (no stock or grip). You could do an AR buffer picatinny adapter and any of the myriad of MCX / AK style folders with it.
 
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FNG1001 said:
any issues with HNT26? been reading recent mixed reviews.
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Folder is solid.

Had an arca forend that slipped, but MDT replaced it & second forend has been good so far. I haven’t experienced other mechanical issues.

I don’t like the factory grip, but that’s personal preference & easily replaceable. The buttpad is not ideal, but obviously a place to save weight.

Forend is also on the short side, but again there’s only so many ways
to save weight.

I haven’t had issues with how the forend connects to the backbone chassis, but those three itty bitty screws aren’t really confidence inspiring.

Overall, it’s probably the best option for a fully functional lightweight chassis. I haven’t seen anything on the market that makes me want to swap mine out.

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