MDT Oryx Chassis

[ed99]

My Oryx chassis showed up and I dropped in my Vudoo V22 to try it out. Took all of about 1 minute to install. I installed an Arca rail on the bottom, a direct mount for my tripod. I ran out of M Lok bolts so I used 1/4 in stainless bolt with a nylock nut. The nut fits inside the forend perfectly and holds the nut in place, no wrench required. I found the new grip to be very comfortable and is similar to an Ergo grip. A quick range trip to test it out and my Vudoo shoots great in the new chassis. I really like the ergos and design. The advantage of the plastic panels is apparent in the cold as it was right at the freezing temp.. The forend has a pre threaded 10x32 hole on the bottom and I installed a sling swivel to attach my bipod to. I'm also running a Tikka t3 in my 2nd Oryx chassis I had ordered and I really like it. I have used the MDT ESS chassis for several years now and I have tried the MDT LSS XL Gen2, but for the price point features and design, you can't beat the Oryx. It is going to be a big seller for Oryx/MDT!!. I'm going to get a couple more!!

Ed

 

[MDT_Josh]

Still looking for a left hand short action-is it simpler on the manufacturing side to modify for all of the different RH action inlets than set up for 2-3 highest volume LH actions? Seems to leave a pretty reasonable market segment without an option till all of the RH actions have been completed. Pressing a bit because I’d like a get a LH Rem700 SA soon as available, which appears to be six months out from list above.

Thanks for your interest in our products and I wish I had better news for you! The tricky thing with the Oryx in LH is that we have specific polymer side panels that were only made for RH actions to begin with. We may be able to modify the mold that does them, but then that would cause a huge backlog in RH chassis availability. The other option would be for us to create a brand new mold for LH side polymer, but the investment may not be offset by the amount of LH chassis that we would have to run to pay it back.

The absolute best way to see a LH chassis made in the future is to request it here: https://oryxchassis.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new. Without the requests, we can't really justify doing it

Also, thanks @ed99 for the kind words and review

 

[John622hoover]

Will the mdt weight kits fit in the oryx chassis?

 

[MDT_Josh]

Will the mdt weight kits fit in the oryx chassis?

No, unfortunately the inside of the forend is different and there is no m-lok on the sides.

The outside weights will fit the LSS-XL Gen2, ESS, Tac21 and LSS Gen2 however

 

[Matt DeWitt]

I need this for my CZ452 American. Please!

 

[Bayhawk21]

No, unfortunately the inside of the forend is different and there is no m-lok on the sides.

The outside weights will fit the LSS-XL Gen2, ESS, Tac21 and LSS Gen2 however

Conceivably you could put some of the M-lok weights on the bottom. May not be the slickest solution though.

 

[MDT_Josh]

Conceivably you could put some of the M-lok weights on the bottom. May not be the slickest solution though.

That is correct. Again, we never really envisioned this chassis to be used for competition or to have full Arca, but you guys are full of surprises!

 

[winniedonkey]

Anybody know the recoil lug pocket size? Thanks.

 

[MDT_Josh]

Anybody know the recoil lug pocket size? Thanks.

On which inlet? Most of them are oversized to fit a lot of aftermarket options

 

[winniedonkey]

On which inlet? Most of them are oversized to fit a lot of aftermarket options

Rem 700. Was wondering if a switch lug would fit, which is .350" .

 

[MDT_Josh]

Rem 700. Was wondering if a switch lug would fit, which is .350" .

Yep, our chassis fit up to 0.375" thick

 

[Chiavettas_Yum!]

Is the howa mini action still on track for tomorrow?

 

[MDT_Josh]

Is the howa mini action still on track for tomorrow?

Looking into this with our customer support and shipping teams, it seems unlikely that we will have them up on the site tomorrow. We are working on fulfilling backorders first and will have them up as soon as we can.

 

[DaleGribble82]

What rimfire support is available with this chassis? I wasn’t able to find anything on the website.

 

[DaleGribble82]

What rimfire support is available with this chassis? I wasn’t able to find anything on the website.

Disregard, I saw the CZ 455 listed as of May of 2019. Are there any talks of a possible chassis for 10/22 or 10/22 style receivers in the future?

 

[MDT_Josh]

Disregard, I saw the CZ 455 listed as of May of 2019. Are there any talks of a possible chassis for 10/22 or 10/22 style receivers in the future?

Yes, we're on track to have a few more CZ 455 inlets available soon, and no word on the 10/22 style receivers just yet. We are always looking to provide what people want, and if there is enough request, we may be able to do an Oryx 10/22?

 

[DaleGribble82]

Yes, we're on track to have a few more CZ 455 inlets available soon, and no word on the 10/22 style receivers just yet. We are always looking to provide what people want, and if there is enough request, we may be able to do an Oryx 10/22?

Count me as the first inquiry. I’d love that option.

 

[andrewsben]

i'd be down for a 10/22 based oryx as well.

 

[ncbowhnter]

Finally got my shipping notice for my Howa Mini chassis!!

 

[mdthanatos]

Finally got my shipping notice for my Howa Mini chassis!!

Where did you order yours from?

 

[ncbowhnter]

Where did you order yours from?

Straight from the oryx website

 

[mdthanatos]

Straight from the oryx website

Weird, I don't see the mini as an option yet.

 

[ncbowhnter]

Weird, I don't see the mini as an option yet.

I made it on the pre-order list. They got overwhelmed with orders so they took the pre-order option down. I ordered on Feb 4th

 

[BT6.5]

I'd love the 10-22 option!!!!

 

[ncbowhnter]

Look at what I got today! Howa miniaction in 6.5 Grendel is ready!

 

[Chiavettas_Yum!]

Looks great. I'm waiting on an optics planet backorder. 10% off coupons knock off a couple bucks.

 

[Rangerbob33]

MDT_Josh , any update on the other colors? I'm waiting to order one for my Tikka in gray.

 

[Lowholer]

How are things looking for april 19 shipping for L/A Savage really got my fingers crossed.This chassis looks great and at a decent price! how about defferent color options in april.
Thanks Rick

 

[MDT_Josh]

MDT_Josh , any update on the other colors? I'm waiting to order one for my Tikka in gray.

Should be available very soon! Not 100% certain, but I think I saw some FDE panels in the warehouse this morning Ask the support team for a better answer though.

 

[CaptNemo]

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This is the table we have on the Oryx site, and I agree, I think a 280AI Savage in the Oryx would be awesome!

How is "The List" holding true for shipping / availability dates ?

 

[MDT_Josh]

How is "The List" holding true for shipping / availability dates ?

Mostly good. Some inlets are more sought after than others, which is why, in the case of the Howa Mini, there are more backorders.

Thanks again for your patience everyone!

 

[MDT_OFFICIAL]

Hello All,

MDT has started an official Snipers Hide account and this is it! If you guys have any questions please let us know.

 

[A-Rob]

Question on the CZ 455 version: Will it be inlet for aftermarket triggers like the Timney or CZ's Fly trigger?

 

[MDT_OFFICIAL]

Question on the CZ 455 version: Will it be inlet for aftermarket triggers like the Timney or CZ's Fly trigger?

Yes, it definitely will be!

 

[A-Rob]

Yes, it definitely will be!

Excellent, I'll get in line for one.

 

[LtDan47]

Is the Ruger American Predator Oryx stock shipping yet?

 

[LtDan47]

Tried to order a chassis tonight and no go with Win 10 Edge, then tried Chrome got all the way to place order and button didn't work, I guess I talked myself out of it after that

 

[SoloAmigo]

I would like a Lefty in Rem 700 SA also.

 

[dntworry]

Tried to order a chassis tonight and no go with Win 10 Edge, then tried Chrome got all the way to place order and button didn't work, I guess I talked myself out of it after that

I also had issues but I finally got my chassis and am very pleased. Would recommend giving it another go

 

[LtDan47]

Got an email from Oryx saying I could call them, then I got to thinking I wanted to use this on a 6.5 G Ruger Predator the chassis is set up for 308 mag length and that is a problem for feeding the shorter case. So I will pass for now. Primal Rights make a short case adapter for the metal AICS mags but I understand that the Oryx uses the polymer mags.

 

[Fooddudebob]

This looks like a pretty sweet option. especially for a budget build. KRG really has some competition.

 

[MDT_Josh]

Got an email from Oryx saying I could call them, then I got to thinking I wanted to use this on a 6.5 G Ruger Predator the chassis is set up for 308 mag length and that is a problem for feeding the shorter case. So I will pass for now. Primal Rights make a short case adapter for the metal AICS mags but I understand that the Oryx uses the polymer mags.

You're able to use the metal magazines in the Ruger American Oryx chassis If you were to go with the Primal Rights kit and get the rounds to feed out of a 308 metal magazine, that mag would adapt just fine into the Oryx.

 

[spife7980]

You're able to use the metal magazines in the Ruger American Oryx chassis If you were to go with the Primal Rights kit and get the rounds to feed out of a 308 metal magazine, that mag would adapt just fine into the Oryx.

I know the earlier models of mdt (and everyone elses too) ruger american chassis didnt play well with 300 black out and 223 rounds (rotary mag model in particular). Does the oryx or is it still a bad combination for the small sized cases?

 

[MDT_Josh]

I know the earlier models of mdt (and everyone elses too) ruger american chassis didnt play well with 300 black out and 223 rounds (rotary mag model in particular). Does the oryx or is it still a bad combination for the small sized cases?

Nope, that is still an issue and there was only one magazine (made by Accurate Mag for the Ruger Scout Rifle) that would solve the 223 Rem feeding. With the 6.5 Grendel, what I am saying is that; if you're able to get it to feed out of a metal AICS magazine with a spacer kit, then it will work in our chassis too

 

[spife7980]

Nope, that is still an issue and there was only one magazine (made by Accurate Mag for the Ruger Scout Rifle) that would solve the 223 Rem feeding. With the 6.5 Grendel, what I am saying is that; if you're able to get it to feed out of a metal AICS magazine with a spacer kit, then it will work in our chassis too

Damn. Im still trying to find something I can put my .382 bolt face american into before I rebarrel it. Cant really fit a med palma in the factory stock lol

I should just sell the thing and stop fretting over it.

 

[Pilotscrappy]

Not sure if this has been covered, but is the grip a standard a2 pistol grip that's interchangeable? Would this chassis accept the mpa vertical hand grip?

 

[Areeves08]

Not sure if this has been covered, but is the grip a standard a2 pistol grip that's interchangeable? Would this chassis accept the mpa vertical hand grip?

Great question. The grip angle concerned me a bit.

 

[MRiles]

Grip was the first thing I thought I would need before the Oryx arrived.
Grip is GTG for me.
Nice palm swell, feels great and there is a thumb shelf on the chassis.
I have an MDT vertical on another chassis and see no reason to change the Oryx's grip.
I think it will be an individual's preference deal ; I have a box full of grip candidates that failed selection on a variety of rifles.

 

[oldnmkid]

Dang! I was all in for an ORYX for my new build but, the release date on the 700 LA has been pushed to a later date. Started my current build last November and barrel action will be ready in 2 weeks. Maybe next build.

 

[ed99]

I'm running a MPA EVG. It works well.