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Mthomas90
12-03-2016, 07:53 PM
Looking for advice and options on a lightweight chassis system. I haven't decided whether it will be for a short or long action. The gun will be used for elk hunting, so I'd like to keep it fairly light.

Thanks,
Michael

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tallwalker
12-03-2016, 08:15 PM
Mdt lss.
psharon97
12-04-2016, 12:41 AM
2nd on the LSS. You must be mindful about what stock hardware you put on the chassis.
Mthomas90
12-04-2016, 12:43 AM
They look good from what I can tell. It's the same chassis the stealth comes with correct? I have a McRees on a long action already. I really like it so far, but it is heavier than what in want to carry around the mountains.

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psharon97
12-04-2016, 12:41 PM
You might want to consider a Manners stock, if you're willing to wait ~6 months
tallwalker
12-04-2016, 04:43 PM
The LSS is about as light as it gets and gives you a whole ton of buttstock choices (AR) so you can go as light as you feel works for you. I am actually considering doing just that with a 111 short barrel suppressed and using a folder for hunting in a blind. Light AND small for getting in and out.
Sleeper99
12-04-2016, 08:59 PM
Have one on my model 11 in .308. I really like it, especially for the price. I wouldn't call it a lightweight rifle though. I tried to keep the components light but ended up at just over 10lbs. Fit and finish were great and bolted right in slick as can be. I added a polymer rail under the front for bipod attachment, but that weight is without the bipod.
mousemotors
12-05-2016, 07:20 PM
Another vote for MDT, and satisfied customer.
Robinhood
12-05-2016, 08:49 PM
For those of you that are pitching for the MDT, how many of you have hiked in the mountains with them?
Sleeper99
12-05-2016, 08:58 PM
Not me, that's why I gave a weight on my rifle. I would not sling it up for a long hike. It may be lightweight for an aluminum chassis but it defiantly adds weight over some other options.
mousemotors
12-06-2016, 12:55 PM
For those of you that are pitching for the MDT, how many of you have hiked in the mountains with them?
I haven't but the base LSS is only about a pound and a half and a typical AR15 stock and grip is maybe a pound. So as far as an alternative stock/chassis set up for a carry rifle it is pretty light.
Digduggy
12-07-2016, 07:34 AM
XLR Carbon may be another route, they also have more option in terms of lh rh upper/lower release and la/sa, or any combination there of.


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