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I’ll just stick to the krg if I end up doing this thanks.
I've shot 2 NRLH matches with a Howa 1500 that I installed a barrel nut Criterion barrel on in 6.5CM. It's in a MDT LSS-XL.
The only issue I had was in that MDT chassis you have to run polymer mags. The MDT ones that worked had a COAL that was less than my load, so I ended up using Magpul AICS which would give me feeding problems maybe twice a match. Cost a few points at least once fiddling with that. I probably should've just changed my load, but whatever.
The only issue I had was in that MDT chassis you have to run polymer mags. The MDT ones that worked had a COAL that was less than my load, so I ended up using Magpul AICS which would give me feeding problems maybe twice a match. Cost a few points at least once fiddling with that. I probably should've just changed my load, but whatever.
Sorry, dont mean to thread jack but this thread is very specific. Anyone use PMAGS with this combo?
Note to OP: Buy however many mags you think you need/want from KRG when you purchase the Chassis. I could not find them cheaper any where else after the $10 discount.
I did get my hands on a cheap used .308 AX 5 rounder thinking it would work (not knowing any better). It worked is tight and does not drop free but I had to make some "adjustments" to it.
Note to OP: Buy however many mags you think you need/want from KRG when you purchase the Chassis. I could not find them cheaper any where else after the $10 discount.
I did get my hands on a cheap used .308 AX 5 rounder thinking it would work (not knowing any better). It worked is tight and does not drop free but I had to make some "adjustments" to it.
I'm looking at these as well for a future hunting rifle build. Good to hear they're working well. I'm torn on doing this and dropping it into a MDT Oryx chassis vs buying something like a Tikka and having to change the stock out later. This would be strictly a hunting rifle for myself out to 300 yards. Other than the Tikka action possibly being smoother and it would be in stainless is there any reason not to consider the Howa barreled action?
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If you choose an Oryx I think you can only use MDT AICS magazines, which seems limiting to me.
The new MDT Field Stock is available for the Howa but only through Brownells. I understand it’s magazine well is the same dimensions as the MDT ACC, which I have, and it works with MagPul AICS and AI brand AICS.
The KRG Bravo is also worth a look, though I have no personal experience with it.
-Stan
The new MDT Field Stock is available for the Howa but only through Brownells. I understand it’s magazine well is the same dimensions as the MDT ACC, which I have, and it works with MagPul AICS and AI brand AICS.
The KRG Bravo is also worth a look, though I have no personal experience with it.
-Stan
I don't have experience with the Oryx yet but it would be disappointing if didn't accept all AICS pattern magazines. From a quick google search it seems other people have been able to different brands of that style magazine with it.
I've looked at other style chassis/stock but they just don't appeal to me.
LR
From the MDT website “Howa 1500 SA / Weatherby Vanguard SA inlets use polymer magazines.”
ORYX Rifle Chassis
mdttac.com So, no metal magazines for Oryx / Howa combination.
-Stan
So it's specific to that action. Makes sense, I think the posts I was reading were referring to Savage SA.From the MDT website “Howa 1500 SA / Weatherby Vanguard SA inlets use polymer magazines.”
ORYX Rifle Chassis
So, no metal magazines for Oryx / Howa combination.
-Stan
Having to use polymer magazines is not the end of the world for me.
LR.
Howa long action, Oryx chassis, Pmags. Shoots better than I do.
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Yo, what's that muzzle device?
Silencerco ASR Anchor Brake. Screws on over a smaller brake. It's a .300 Win Mag with 1/2 x 28 threads.