MDT introduces the HNT26! A 26 Ounce Carbon Fiber Hunting Chassis.

[Jmedin]

When I contacted them about it I was basically told eventually we might offer one but definitely not until we can keep up with the current demand as is

Well that freaking sucks!

 

[MDT_OFFICIAL]

@MDT_OFFICIAL i had a question - if one has a HNT26 with a fixed stock, can it be changed out to a folder? If so what is needed and what is the cost?

It is possible it is something we will offer in the future, but nothing is planned for right now.

-Anthony

 

[Hegre]

@MDT_OFFICIAL
the country I hunt in has a minimum total length of 84cm with the stock folded, so I am wondering what is the total folded length of a Tikka or a remington LA with a 20” barrel?

 

[MDT_Josh]

@MDT_OFFICIAL
the country I hunt in has a minimum total length of 84cm with the stock folded, so I am wondering what is the total folded length of a Tikka or a remington LA with a 20” barrel?

Assuming that you're using our MDT Carbon Premier Grip and no muzzle device, I calculated that the folded length with a 20" barrel to be about 78.6 cm, so you'd be a little under the 84 cm minimum So you'd either need to:

1. Get a slightly longer barrel, OR,
2. Add a muzzle device of some sort, OR,
3. Not use the folding version!

Hope this helps!

- Josh

 

[Lesco Brandon]

NF ELR Challenge hunter class here we come. 300 NM.

 

[DudeBro]

@MDT_OFFICIAL do you have an ETA for left hand HNT26?

 

[Absoluterock]

@MDT_OFFICIAL do you have an ETA for left hand HNT26?

Or an XM length!

 

[b6graham]

Or an XM length!

nah gimme Zermatt/Lone Peak medium

 

[Dustyplyr]

@MDT_OFFICIAL do you have an ETA for left hand HNT26?

While I'm not speaking for the company (not affiliated in any way) I asked and was told in person that the person I talked (works for them and is known to many) to was told they wanted to have options avaliable for them before they offered them to us....I personally think that's a stupid response but it is what it is. That said I did see a black carbon lefty one in person so they do exist already just not avaliable to us normal people.

 

[MDT_OFFICIAL]

@MDT_OFFICIAL do you have an ETA for left hand HNT26?

We do not; it will likely happen, though. Make sure you are signed up for our newsletter to be kept up to date with all future product launches.

-Anthony

 

[MDT_OFFICIAL]

Or an XM length!

No plans for an XM at this time, but possible in the future.

-Anthony

 

[Absoluterock]

No plans for an XM at this time, but possible in the future.

-Anthony

Man, that big blog post talking about how great the XM mags are. . . Hmm. . . lol

Aren't XM and Lone Peak Mediums the same footprint?

 

[ormandj]

Man, that big blog post talking about how great the XM mags are. . . Hmm. . . lol

Aren't XM and Lone Peak Mediums the same footprint?

No.

 

[Elite_KG]

@MDT_OFFICIAL
@MDT_Josh

What is the particular production/QA issue with the chassis in Tikka SA with Arca and folder?

Ordered 8/4/21 ($1600 collected), with 6-8 week lead time
Emailed 10/7/21, response - all backordered chassis would ship by 10/15/21
Emailed 10/26/21, response - 2 to 3 more weeks, the chassis are in QC
Emailed 11/29/21, response - 5 to 6 more weeks, flooding, still in QC

I'm extremely disappointed I did not have this for elk season, even more so to not have it for the NRL Hunter season. I would email support again, but they appear to only give placating responses. It's pretty close to 6 months at this point -- coincidentally so is Ground Hog Day. What's really going on?

Any update on the Tikka SA order status? Right at 11 months.

 

[b6graham]

Man, that big blog post talking about how great the XM mags are. . . Hmm. . . lol

Aren't XM and Lone Peak Mediums the same footprint?

XM

Zermatt/Lone Peak/Stiller

why...i don't know

 

[MDT_OFFICIAL]

Any update on the Tikka SA order status? Right at 11 months.

If you have a question about an open order please contact us through [email protected] with your order number and we can look into that for you.

-Anthony

 

[Elite_KG]

If you have a question about an open order please contact us through [email protected] with your order number and we can look into that for you.

-Anthony

Sorry, it wasn’t my order. I was just following the thread discussion. The Hunt 26 I received was in stock and very nice upon receipt. Thanks.

 

[Raufoss]

Dont worry the XLR Element magnesium is offered in XM footprint. No need to wait after MDT

 

[mustang-cars]

Great chassis! Couldn’t ask for a lighter weight more reliable set up! Worth the wait!!

 

[b6graham]

does anyone else have a little wiggle in the buttstock? mine wiggles where the buttstock joins with the rectangular tube (where the folder would be. mine is fixed stock)

i took the little rubber plug out but couldnt see enough inside to see if there was a way to tighten it. granted i did this during a match

 

[MDT_Josh]

does anyone else have a little wiggle in the buttstock? mine wiggles where the buttstock joins with the rectangular tube (where the folder would be. mine is fixed stock)

i took the little rubber plug out but couldnt see enough inside to see if there was a way to tighten it. granted i did this during a match

There have been reports of a few that have come out not fully tightened (that's on us and our QWC team, sorry!). All you need to do is remove the little rubber plug, use a 1/4" hex key (I found that a long, L-shaped one works best) and crank it gorilla tight!

Hope this helps (we have fixed this part of our process now)!
Josh

 

[b6graham]

easy enough! i figured it would be as easy as that. just couldn't see anything inside when i looked between stages.

 

[Baron23]

Anybody with the folder care to comment on rigidity when unfolded?

Is it rock solid?

And I'm guessing that its compatible with all MDT grips such as the adjustable vertical Premier (yeah, for those us with tiny children hands LOL)

Very interesting and innovative chassis.

 

[chutinlead]

Anybody with the folder care to comment on rigidity when unfolded?

Is it rock solid?

And I'm guessing that its compatible with all MDT grips such as the adjustable vertical Premier (yeah, for those us with tiny children hands LOL)

Very interesting and innovative chassis.

It is the same folding design as they have been running on the ESS and ACC chassis systems and it's solid. It takes a little getting used to because you have to push the button in to get it to fold 90⁰ and it has to be pushed even further in to fold all the way over.

For grips it appears to be standard AR style. I'm wondering when they will have the carbon fiber vertical grip or if I just need to get another ergo vertical.

 

[Disturbingiraq]

Anybody with the folder care to comment on rigidity when unfolded?

Is it rock solid?

And I'm guessing that its compatible with all MDT grips such as the adjustable vertical Premier (yeah, for those us with tiny children hands LOL)

Very interesting and innovative chassis.

Mine is rock solid when extended.

 

[Franko]

Anybody with the folder care to comment on rigidity when unfolded?

Is it rock solid?

And I'm guessing that its compatible with all MDT grips such as the adjustable vertical Premier (yeah, for those us with tiny children hands LOL)

Very interesting and innovative chassis.

Using mine on a long action for a 7mm RM hunting rifle. The lockup is solid. The only reason I haven't bought a second one for a short action is that the way the forend is designed interferes with my ability to use quick change barrels with my Terminus Zeus.

 

[Baron23]

@chutinlead @Disturbingiraq @Franko

Thanks guys.....and I'm assuming you use these as part of a hunting rig.

With steel barrels and not CF? And if so, how's the balance as this is indeed a very light weight stock (as intended).

Cheers

 

[Disturbingiraq]

@chutinlead @Disturbingiraq @Franko

Thanks guys.....and I'm assuming you use these as part of a hunting rig.

With steel barrels and not CF? And if so, how's the balance as this is indeed a very light weight stock (as intended).

Cheers

Mine is a 7 saum short action with a proof carbon barrel. Mine balances great.

 

[b6graham]

@chutinlead @Disturbingiraq @Franko

Thanks guys.....and I'm assuming you use these as part of a hunting rig.

With steel barrels and not CF? And if so, how's the balance as this is indeed a very light weight stock (as intended).

Cheers

i run a 27" heavy varmint with a razor gen 3. balance is just ever so slightly front heavy on a gamechanger

 

[Baron23]

i run a 27" heavy varmint

Wow...now that is indeed a pretty heavy barrel and it still balances nicely. Wonderful.

Thanks for the data point, my friend.

 

[Franko]

@chutinlead @Disturbingiraq @Franko

Thanks guys.....and I'm assuming you use these as part of a hunting rig.

With steel barrels and not CF? And if so, how's the balance as this is indeed a very light weight stock (as intended).

Cheers

Mine is a hunting rig in 7mm RM. I am running a 26 inch Bartlein CF barrel. All in weight with sling (but no bipod) and mag/ammo is 10 pounds and an ounce or two. Balance point is about 2 inches forward of the magazine well.

 

[Baron23]

Mine is a hunting rig in 7mm RM. I am running a 26 inch Bartlein CF barrel. All in weight with sling (but no bipod) and mag/ammo is 10 pounds and an ounce or two. Balance point is about 2 inches forward of the magazine well.

Thank you....great data point. I appreciate you guys taking the time to reply.

Cheers

 

[chutinlead]

Thanks guys.....and I'm assuming you use these as part of a hunting rig.

With steel barrels and not CF? And if so, how's the balance as this is indeed a very light weight stock (as intended).

Cheers

Mine is a 7SS with a 20" carbon6 magnum profile and a 7" can. It handles and balances perfectly

 

[jafo96]

Mine is a 7SS with a 20" carbon6 magnum profile and a 7" can. It handles and balances perfectly

What sorta velocities are you getting out of that 20” barrel?

 

[ormandj]

@MDT_OFFICIAL I've got an order in on Feb 12. for a LA folder/ARCA/CF combo. Do you have any idea what lead times are looking like at this point? I love my SA and am chomping at the bit.

 

[Hegre]

@MDT_Josh
Are there plans for a 3 round polymer LA mag like the SA flush mag?

 

[MDT_Josh]

@MDT_Josh
Are there plans for a 3 round polymer LA mag like the SA flush mag?

Great idea and definitely something we're investigating! No details for you right now though

- Josh

 

[chutinlead]

Great idea and definitely something we're investigating! No details for you right now though

- Josh

I would also like to see a 3rd binderless or 2.950" mag for the short mags. Maybe team up with Hawkins Precision and offer some of their mags that a guaranteed to work in the HNT26. That mag is the perfect length, but the 2 I've tried are so tight they won't drop out. Might as well be a BDL

 

[b6graham]

I would also like to see a 3rd binderless or 2.950" mag for the short mags. Maybe team up with Hawkins Precision and offer some of their mags that a guaranteed to work in the HNT26. That mag is the perfect length, but the 2 I've tried are so tight they won't drop out. Might as well be a BDL

300WSM / 6.5 PRC MDT Metal AICS Magazine - 3 RND

mdttac.com

I want a 3rd 2.950 for 308 boltface though

 

[264win]

Mine has been seeing double duty. On my hunting rifle in the fall and my Vudoo 22 in the spring. I absolutely love it. A second one is definitely in my future

 

[chutinlead]

300WSM / 6.5 PRC MDT Metal AICS Magazine - 3 RND

mdttac.com

I want a 3rd 2.950 for 308 boltface though

I have a 3rd accurate WSM mag. Is the MDT one shorter?

 

[b6graham]

I have a 3rd accurate WSM mag. Is the MDT one shorter?

not sure. it sticks out the bottom of the hnt26 a little bit

wish there was a flush 308 (and magnum) mag though for the hnt26. with 2.95/2.98 coal

 

[chutinlead]

not sure. it sticks out the bottom of the hnt26 a little bit

wish there was a flush 308 (and magnum) mag though for the hnt26. with 2.95/2.98 coal

This is mine with a 3rd Accurate mag. The mag is my least favorite part of this whole rifle.

 

[MDT_OFFICIAL]

@MDT_OFFICIAL I've got an order in on Feb 12. for a LA folder/ARCA/CF combo. Do you have any idea what lead times are looking like at this point? I love my SA and am chomping at the bit.

If you have questions about an order, please reach out to us through our support portal through the link below with your order number, and our support team can help you out.

-Anthony

https://support.mdttac.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

 

[MDT_Josh]

I have a 3rd accurate WSM mag. Is the MDT one shorter?

Same height overall between our 3RD metal and Accurate's.

- Josh

 

[Rifletuner]

My son used his Defiance / HNT26 build for a deer hunt on the weekend. Took two fallow deer does (we are in Australia), both at 220 meters off a carbon tripod attached to the arca rail. He loves the rifle.

 

[CSTactical]

We cut down an old 6gt barrel to 16" and threw it in the HNT26...

 

[MDT_Josh]

We cut down an old 6gt barrel to 16" and threw it in the HNT26...View attachment 7911556

Nobody:

CS Tactical: Let's make a bonkers 6GT!!!!

 

[goatsie]

Anyone running a thermal on the front end of their?
@MDT_OFFICIAL is there a specific rail that fits best on that bridge?

 

[TACC]

My son used his Defiance / HNT26 build for a deer hunt on the weekend. Took two fallow deer does (we are in Australia), both at 220 meters off a carbon tripod attached to the arca rail. He loves the rifle.

What caliber did he use?