Hey guys just wrapped up my matrix pro review. I know MPA always had a large market share in chassis for PRS and especially with the production class rifles now too.
MPA Matrix Pro review
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I'm testing an elite now. I'll have a review up soon. So far the elite is really nice tho
Im in process of choosing one of the two.. if you could choose one, which one would you choose for a 25” 1.2” 22lr build?
Switched from foundation to Matrix pro this year. Have 2 of them, about to order a 3rd for a dedicated trainer. Really like them so far.
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Dang that's pretty cool! Would be pretty interesting if the "left handed" one's were ambi cause they just cut a RH one lol
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Don’t know what happened. I’ve seen a few other left hand versions that aren’t ambi. Got lucky I guess.
So still looking the matrix pro? I’m debating a Mateix Pro 2 or Acc Elite.
Probably the Pro 2 at this point but it’s really close. I’ve just had too many thing come lose on the ACC elite. It bugs be.
If I did it over I would go acc elite. I think it's a better chassis design and the lack of 50 different fastner sizes is a plus.
I sold a couple of the Matrix Pro's...my only issue was they are really butt heavy and with a 24" or less barrel(even a straight 1.25")you really have to weight them down to get them to balance but other than that I really liked them....I never tried the lighter butt stock they offer so not sure how that would work out.
I'm running a 28" heavy varmint profile in my Matrix Pro's and I still need some weight up front to balance.
I'm waiting on an ACC Elite to come in. I'm going to try and getmy 20" vudoo to balance in that. Then we'll see if I start moving my centerfire rifles over or not
I'm waiting on an ACC Elite to come in. I'm going to try and getmy 20" vudoo to balance in that. Then we'll see if I start moving my centerfire rifles over or not
That is the only thing that bugs me about the MPAs. Good thing I just drop my Fix It Stick kit down next to it and go to work. LOL
The new Matrix Pro II with the light butt helps a lot. With my 23" Vudoo with the 1.2" barrel even the original Matrix Pro balances without weights up front. With the Pro II it definitely puts the balance point forward.
Thanks for a very thorough review - especially the section on the butt stock. One thing I’d like to know more about is what you thought of the integrated arca rail.
@Covertnoob5 - while you’re at it, consider checking out the Vision Pro. Beautifully made chassis.
PS - oops, just noticed the date on the start of this thread. But it’s still a beautifully made chassis.
PS - oops, just noticed the date on the start of this thread. But it’s still a beautifully made chassis.
I do want to check it out but I’ve got a few others on my plate at the moment. Hopefully I can get to it tho. I saw it at SHOT show and it looked really good
What about it would you like to know? It worked well and didn’t have any slippage issues.
I ended finding a deal on an Acc elite. I’m very happy with it. I do like its simplicity.
Main difference is the bag rider and cheek piece are crappy 3d printed plastic to get weight out of rear. The matrix is way too rear heavy , requiring alot of front weight to get them to balance. I needed a 26" 1.25 barrel and full internals plus 2 externals to get it to balance with the matrix 2 upgrades.
Switched to the acc elite which IMO is leaps and bounds a better designed and executed chassis.
This video covers the differences. The aluminum rear stock has had some material removed to lighten it. The lightweight bag rider and cheekpiece are a separate kit that can be purchased separately.
Here’s a pic of the rear of my Matrix Pro II. You can see the lightening drilled areas and none of the hardware. It comes with the collars but I added the little black screws.
