MDT HS3 Chassis

[Major Disorder]

I've just heard that one of the brand spanky new, not even being manufactured yet, MDT HS3 chassis systems will be available for stroking on the Black Rifle stand at the Shooting Show this weekend..

 

Come by, say hello... and see what you think

[treetop]

Any idea on the cost yet ?

[DW58]

Some decent photos would be nice.

[gbal]

Some decent photos would be nice.

See the movie-just google it (you tube)

[DW58]

Really?

 

As an existing MDT customer I've seen most of their publicity stuff?

 

I was more hoping for close-ups rather than the usual poor publicity shots we've seen so far.

[gbal]

Oops,sorry I'm not very good on files-not much to indicate the PDF one would not do for you.

Good luck with the COF one :-)

 

No doubt you are familiar with it,already,but there is a review-not particularly detailed-in Rifleshooter J 24 2015: MDTHS3 Chassis Review :Initial Thoughts,and Part 2 Shooting

 

and this might be of interest more generally,while waiting..

g

[Major Disorder]

Well I'm just back from setting up at the show and it seems like the HS3 has vanished into thin air! I keeping everything crossed it can be located and materialised onto the stand at some point... watch this space.

 

If you happen to find yourself in Hall 3 Zone 31 you see us!

 

[Scotch_egg]

See you Sunday.

[brown dog]

MDT HS3 - looks to have a significantly improved cheek height over the LSS, but............not avail left hand?!

[caesium]

So any idea on price?

[Major Disorder]

So any idea on price?

Not yet, but you'll hear as soon as I do.

[DW58]

Some decent photos would be nice.

Bump!

[Major Disorder]

The HS3 is/was stuck with HM Customs, if I can still get my hands on it and it doesn't go straight to IWA I'll get some gratuitous shots and post them here

[DW58]

Thanks - so it didn't show up in time for the show?

 

Thanks.

[Major Disorder]

Thanks - so it didn't show up in time for the show?

 

Thanks.

 

No, HM Customs saw fit to detain it meaning it missed the show. I'll check tomorrow to see if there's any chance of getting hold of it before it continues on the show circuit.

[Major Disorder]

We, good news I'll have a R/H OG R700 HS3 with me tomorrow! Standby for photos and a mini review

[DW58]

Looking forward to that.

 

BTW MDT announced a new version of the LSS yesterday - it has a 3-inch longer forend and modified stock attachment - a massive improvment which users have been asking for for ages.

 

[Major Disorder]

It's here...... wait for pics

[Major Disorder]

Well a week too late for the Shooting Show thanks to Customs, but here is the pre-production version of the MDT HS3.

 

This version is for the Remington 700 Short Action in Right hand configuration. Magazine fit is nice and slick for the MDT AICS polymer version. Removable stock sides are a plus and address the LLS's problem of being dang cold to hold in the winter.

 

 

The new rear design for the HS3 means that you really will need non-beavertail pistol grips on this one. You'll also want to use an AR15 lock plate to align the receiver extension if you're using a collapsible buttstock.

 

 

I had assumed that the barrel channel would be concave, but it is in fact flat.

 

The v-block bedding area looks robust and there's a decent sized trigger well.

 

 

Plenty of options for rail mounting (if that's your thing). The holes are the same 1.6" centre to centre as the TAC21 and LSS. You will need longer bolts on the sides though as they are counter sunk about 7mm.

 

The bottom of the fore end looks a bit "industrial" but I guess if benchrest is your thing then it would be ideal.

 

Well it's been a long time coming, but it's here at last. I think it's a bit Marmite, personally I prefer the LSS for its looks, but this is sure to sell well when it finally hits the (Black Rifle) shop!

[DW58]

I like the HS3, but I also like the recently announced LSS-XL which for me addresses the problems of the original LSS, i.e. stock fitting and over-short forend.

[gazzar15]

and price ?

[Major Disorder]

and price ?

£470 for the chassis plus add-ons

[Major Disorder]

We're selling the demo unit we had received for the Shooting Show (that didn't make it).

 

It has been handed around a few people, has the odd very minor mark and is priced to sell. One of only 2 in the country!

 

HS3 Chassis

[Lukas_K]

Any idea when the LSS-XL will be out, and if it will take a long action Tikka as well?

[Major Disorder]

Any idea when the LSS-XL will be out, and if it will take a long action Tikka as well?

 

Will let you know on Monday.