Oh, it’s a 223? Ok, I would call them before you order. They don’t list the 223 AICS Mag as fitting the HNT26. It may be because it’s so new. I would give them a call first to see what magazine is used.Originally Posted by Wilhelm Scream
Oh, it’s a 223? Ok, I would call them before you order. They don’t list the 223 AICS Mag as fitting the HNT26. It may be because it’s so new. I would give them a call first to see what magazine is used.
Didnt even think of that. Well if it wont work with the 223 mags, ill use it on my 243 or 308. No big deal.
Just called and asked, they said im good to go for the 223 mags
Sweet! Well, you’ll certainly be the first one I’ve heard or seen using it. It is one slick looking looking Chassis. And the weight of it is insanely light! If ultimate weight savings is what you are after, a Lumley Ti Bolt Handle & Billet Aluminum Knob & their TI BAS will shed a few more ounces. And you can even use Ti Action screws. (I always use Titanium screws where I can. I get them from https://www.ti64.com/default.asp ) Also, compare weights of different scopes out there. Leupold has actually been on top for having the highest weight savings in Glass. And of course, make certain to use Alloy Scope Rail & Rings. Savage has there 110 Ultralight Elite at 5.8lbs. Could probably get it sub 5.5lbs. Scary light!
I put alumley ti bolt handle on my 243, ordered one for the 223 and 308 too. Thanks for the tip on the titanium screws. I dont worry so much about weight of a scope, i just get the scope that will work best for my purposes. Right now i have a 1-10 sig on the 223 but just cant make myself like the reticle, so when i get home im swapping it out with a 1-6 leupold patrol 6hd that i took off of a different gun i just sold recently.
One more question though, guess ill figure it out when i get home, but how does the bolt release work? Bbr, guessing ill have to take the action out of the chassis if i need to pull the bolt?
No, you won’t need to separate the Barreled Action from the HNT26 to remove the bolt. The bigger pictures don’t show it, but if scroll down the MDT page for the HNT26, there is a smaller picture of just the Magnesium Chassis section. It shows a slot on the side, right where the BBR lever is.(picture below) A mini screwdriver or pic is used to push the lever to remove the bolt. I know, I know… lots of guys are going to complain about how difficult it is, yadda-yadda. But hey…, I’ve been operating all manner of rifles & pistols with one arm/hand since 2014! Hasn’t stopped me. LOL!
Picture right from the MDT page is the Magnesium Chassis section only of the HNT26. I circled the slot in Red.
Here is an MDT ESS Chassis showing the same slot for Savage 110 BBR removal.
Okay, thanks for all your help. No that little slot isnt ideal, but if i like the chassis i can live with it. Figure ive never once had reason to remove my bolt when im out hunting.
What im more worried about is that ill like it too much, then ill have to get 2 more
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