The Waypoint test model we have on hand is the non-adjustable carbon fiber stock version with thecarbon fiber barrel.
This unit weighs just 6 lbs., 12 oz.
Of course, once you start adding bipods and optics, the rifle will weigh down.
The MDT Hunter chassis offers a number of benefits including a folding buttstock and the use of lightweight, carbon fiber materials.
But, that is an incredibly light starting point.
The buttstock can be purchased in either a folding or fixed configuration.
The HNT26 Chassis System is the first truly purpose-built hunting chassis from MDT.
The folding stock of the HNT26 would come in handy for backpacking in on a hunt in rough terrain.
The company usually makes systems for tactical shooting or sport shooting like PRS and NRL competitions.
The best part is this chassis only weighs 26 oz., which is insanely light.
Hands-On
We put our Waypoint fitted out with the Surefire SOCOM65-Ti in the MDT chassis.
The folding mechanism of the HNT26 is super easy to use and it will lock the stock once it’s folded into a parallel position.
The entire package with all this gear weighed only 10.2 lbs.
Our HNT26 chassis came with a folding buttstock, which is one of the coolest features in our opinion.
This makes it a secure lock that keeps the stock from swinging around and coming unfolded.
The total folded length of the MDT stock is around 20.6”, shortening it up quite a bit from the factory stock at nearly 30″.
So, the strength of this chassis shouldnt come as a surprise.
Looks like a winner to us!
For our test of the MDT HNT26, we shot the Winchester Deer Season XP 6.5 Creedmoor loads that proved to shoot very accurately.
