Precision Rifle Gear MDT ACC Elite Full Length Bridge EOI

Hennig · Nov 30, 2023

Hey ACC Elite owners. When I got my ACC I was frustrated that they didn’t offer a one piece top cover. To achieve fully enclosed forend, it requires purchasing 4x Bridges at $140 a pop, then modifying one of them for what results in a segmented half assed outcome anyway.

As such, I’ve been working on a one piece top cover for the ACC Elite with a very talented modeler who makes lots of other bits and pieces for the shooting community.

This is what we have come up with. One piece, square front, tapered rear, and a rebate in the top for grip tape. It’s since been priced up by a quality machine shop, but the price gets noticeably better once we get to 20 pieces.

As such, I just thought I’d put this out there as an EOI to see whether it’s worth doing. I started this project because I wanted one, but obviously wouldn’t be stuck with 19 spares ideally

If we can get to 20, pricing should come in $150usd+ cheaper than the 4x small cover alternative - including dowels and screws. Hopefully sub 300usd (take advantage of that dogshit Aussie dollar). Shipping from me over in aus shouldn’t be too awful if it goes ahead.

Let me know your thoughts guys.

Danny

KnowNothing256 · Nov 30, 2023

Looks good! Would you be able to calculate the minimum scope mount height at typical scope cants (0/20/40 MOA) and 56mm objective? No cutout for the scope objective would be a concern for me.

Also, assuming it's compatible with a 1.250" straight taper?

Hennig · Nov 30, 2023

KnowNothing256 said:
Looks good! Would you be able to calculate the minimum scope mount height at typical scope cants (0/20/40 MOA) and 56mm objective? No cutout for the scope objective would be a concern for me.

Also, assuming it's compatible with a 1.250" straight taper?

Straight profiles are no problem, it uses the same internal dimensions as the MDT bridges which clear just fine.

Once I get the printed prototype back here I can chuck some different setups in, but I’m pretty confident a 1.25” mount will clear. A 1.5 would have been needed if we had a pic rail on top.

Hennig · Dec 1, 2023

Whelp not gonna lie, thought there’d be a few more gear queers like me who were keen for this

iceng · Dec 1, 2023

Welcome to being Australian.

Hennig · Dec 3, 2023

Prototype print fits great, just got to sign off on the model and it’s ready to go.

Terp · Dec 3, 2023

Hennig said:
Prototype print fits great, just got to sign off on the model and it’s ready to go.

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That first pic looks like it's a two piece with a seam right down the middle, no? Sexy nonetheless!

Hennig · Dec 3, 2023

Yep, just the limitations of the printer. Although it’s not needed in reality, I’m getting a one piece print done this week as well.

The production cover will be one piece - just to make that abundantly clear.

srt-4_uk · Dec 3, 2023

Just leave it 3D printed and save a ton. It's there for a thumb rest and aesthetics. It isn't going to see major load.

Hennig · Dec 3, 2023

Logically that makes sense…

But you gotta remember this is a community that buys billet alu loading blocks and $1500 vices

I don’t think I could put a printed cover on my $5000 rifle personally, but that’s just me.

iceng · Dec 3, 2023

A very small percentage of a tiny part of the community spends that. The rest are poors.

Skunkworx · Dec 3, 2023

You could simplify that design quite a bit and cut out like half the fasteners and still have a solid design.

Hennig · Dec 3, 2023

Now I know you mean the machining for the fasteners etc…

But in reality the $3 of hardware and the minuscule bit of machining time isn’t a massive factor. I’m actually really happy with the balance between aesthetics and machining time we achieved. It’s not covered in mlok or small pockets that blow out costs, while not having it look too utilitarian and simplistic.

kornface13 · Dec 4, 2023

I want to see it with a big ass optic mounted. I’m definitely not buying higher scope mounts for something like this but I like the idea. I’d prefer it to start further down the barrel so that it’s out of the way of all the popular optics in use today.

Hennig · Dec 4, 2023

It should look pretty similar to an ATX, vision chassis, etc, but I’ll be sure to get a pile of photos with my various barreled action combos once I have the prototype here.

If someone wants one to start half way down the forend, they’re probably better off grabbing two of the small MDT bridges as shown.

Rio Precision Gunworks · Dec 4, 2023

Will take two in black if it moves forward.

Terp · Dec 4, 2023

Rio Precision Gunworks said:
Will take two in black if it moves forward.

Raises a good point—spot-on color-matching for the three colors offered by MDT, or do you just plan to offer, say, black out of the gate?

iceng · Dec 5, 2023

@Hennig does cerakote in Aussieland, im sure he will do whatever colour people want.

Yes colour.. i said it. It has a U. Fight me.

Hennig · Dec 14, 2023

Got the prints today.

Plenty of clearance with a 1.25” mount. Archimedes, 1.25 Mbrace, 6-36 Zeiss LRP.

Hennig · Dec 16, 2023

Plenty of room with caps.

Diboe77 · Dec 31, 2023

I am down, was looking to get some control bridges( titanium blue) anyway. How much for the whole thing?

frost1235 · Mar 19, 2024

Is this still a thing?

Hennig · Mar 20, 2024

Wasn’t really enough solid interest to commit the $8k or whatever for a run - given this wasn’t a profit making venture.

rijndael · Mar 20, 2024

I’d be interested in the printed version.

iceng · Mar 20, 2024

8k ? How many did you want ? I need to jack my prices up. Reach out to me if you want. Im sure we can help out.

Hennig · Mar 20, 2024

Batch of 25 got down to a good price, and that was with me doing the cerakote for peanuts. 10 was reeaaasonable, but again, I was doing this as a nil profit exercise (I was gonna pay the same as everyone else) - so I wasn’t really interested in funding a pile of product that had limited interest.

I’ve got a guy who is willing to make just one for me and one for him and call it square - so ill likely just do that.

Kspence49 · Mar 23, 2024

Did you end up making these? Just came across the post while looking to do what you did and buy 3 of MDTs bridges

CageFighter · May 6, 2024

would it fit the ACC Premier chassis, as well?

Kilohotel · Oct 25, 2024

Anyone know what size screws these are?

Hennig · Oct 25, 2024

Did end up getting made. Just ended up doing one for myself at this point, went in the “too hard basket” to make a batch.

iceng · Oct 26, 2024

The cover rails for thr MANAEL Sedajo and CB12 chassis nearly bolted on directly. Very slight modification and they dropped on.

Random that it happened, but a customer took advantage of it.

iceng · Oct 26, 2024

Kilohotel said:
Anyone know what size screws these are?

M4x10 or M4x12 screws for the cover bridge i found work good. Depending on the thickness of your bridge that is.

CageFighter · Sunday at 10:59 AM

iceng said:
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The cover rails for thr MANAEL Sedajo and CB12 chassis nearly bolted on directly. Very slight modification and they dropped on.

Random that it happened, but a customer took advantage of it.

definately need a 1 piece upper cover. the 3 piece doesnt flow smoothly. id prob JB weld and sand the gaps and then coat it to match making it a solid 1 piece cover.

Hennig · Monday at 7:41 AM

The 10 minutes it was assembled before I changed my mind and blasted it all naked again.

iceng · Monday at 8:01 AM

CageFighter said:
definately need a 1 piece upper cover. the 3 piece doesnt flow smoothly. id prob JB weld and sand the gaps and then coat it to match making it a solid 1 piece cover.

True. I can do a solid 1 piece next time im set for similar jobs, but i had these spare, and they basically fit. So was an easy win for the customer.

CageFighter · Monday at 8:27 PM

iceng said:
True. I can do a solid 1 piece next time im set for similar jobs, but i had these spare, and they basically fit. So was an easy win for the customer.

please keep me in mind. i need one

iceng · Tuesday at 7:09 AM

CageFighter said:
please keep me in mind. i need one

Im in Australia. We can export, but wait to see if @Hennig Does a commercial run first.

SdotW · 2024-11-01T21:23:34-0400

I am interested in this as well.

iceng · 2024-11-01T21:27:00-0400

Let me model something up today and see where we go. Im NOT promising anything, i have a bunch of other work to finish before xmas, plus this is Hennigs idea, so its ultimately its up to him first.

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