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Offline edaniels97

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Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« on: November 01, 2025, 10:04:12 PM »
Building a new rifle and am curious if anyone has experience with these chassis.

Will be on an aero short action and a 22” barrel in 6.5 prc unless someone can talk me into 7 saum.

Thanks!

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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2025, 10:33:59 PM »
Going thru the same. Going to do a 6.5 PRC also. I have no hands on experience, and I don’t think u can go wrong with either. I’m basing my decision off of this exo mtn article, and color options  :chuckle: so XLR will be my choice.

https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/lightweight-folding-rifle-chassis

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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2025, 08:35:29 AM »
I built a 6.5 prc on a savage action and put it in the XRS chassis.  I absolutely love the chassis.  I’m building another 6.5 prc and it will go in the hnt26 chassis. If they made the carbon rifle for savage, I would give that a go too.  The hnt26 is gonna shave a couple pounds off the weight which will be awesome. 
« Last Edit: November 02, 2025, 08:43:49 AM by jrebel »

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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2025, 09:12:54 AM »
Going thru the same. Going to do a 6.5 PRC also. I have no hands on experience, and I don’t think u can go wrong with either. I’m basing my decision off of this exo mtn article, and color options  :chuckle: so XLR will be my choice.

https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/lightweight-folding-rifle-chassis

I have handled the mdt but haven’t shot it. It feels great but I also read that article/watched his video which is what led me to considering the xlr for a hunting rifle. Also it’s cheaper haha

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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2025, 09:04:37 PM »
My vote is for the xlr have both aluminum and magnesium version. Get the magnesium element 4.0  if your hunting with it and be done. Here’s my 22in 300prc. 10.2 pounds the way it sits in the picture, with a loaded 3 round mag. Jaoutdoors usually has some in stock if you’re not picky about color and don’t want to wait for xlrs direct lead time 👍

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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2025, 07:13:28 AM »
I also have been wanting to change the stock on my Mesa 7mm. My barrel is stainless so I need to pick a good color stock for that. That XLR looks good.

I’m not very savvy on the install is it easy?

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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2025, 09:41:30 AM »
I also chose the Xlr mag 4.0 LA for a recent 7prc build. I bought both stocks mentioned above but ended up choosing the Xlr due to ergonomics for my hands. My BIL though prefers the MDT as he has larger hands.

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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2025, 12:37:52 PM »
I also have been wanting to change the stock on my Mesa 7mm. My barrel is stainless so I need to pick a good color stock for that. That XLR looks good.

I’m not very savvy on the install is it easy?

 Super easy install. Remove the barreled action, drop into the chassis and retorque the action screws and re zero.

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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #8 on: Yesterday at 09:46:28 AM »
Just ordered the hnt26 chassis.  I will get it mounted up when it gets here and give a review.  I think I'm gonna like it. 

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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #9 on: Yesterday at 08:55:29 PM »
Building a new rifle and am curious if anyone has experience with these chassis.

Will be on an aero short action and a 22” barrel in 6.5 prc unless someone can talk me into 7 saum.

Thanks!

Skip the 6.5 prc and look at the 6.5 SS!  :twocents:
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Re: Xlr element vs mdt hnt26
« Reply #10 on: Yesterday at 09:30:35 PM »
I have been using the HNT26 for 2.5 years. It shoots great and looks good.
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