American (in) Walnut

[huntsman22]

I have gen2 Ranch in 22 ARC that is a shooter, and I converted from AR to AICS mags. But even tho the gen2 stock is better than the gen1, I still can't love it. So I got a new MDT TimbrCore walnut stock with mini chassis that I was curious about, and having plenty of AICS mags to try. Swapped out today, and am liking it. After the swap I took a poke at my 200 yard 5x9 middle gong to check zero. No change.......

I might just swap the gen1 Grendel stock for the gen2 take-off......

 

[Deere_Man]

Very good looking setup!

 

[BLJ]

Looks good.
Seems like it shoot’s okay.

 

[Kaleb]

Looks good Don!

 

[huntsman22]

got 'er broke in.....

 

[Castle Rock]

Whoever designed that disaster needs a kick in the crutch

 

[huntsman22]

If you shoot it, your mind will change. Function over looks kinda thing

 

[AZ_Hunter]

How much does the stock weigh? Cheek weld height sufficient?

 

[Kroezer54]

This looks great. How did you attach that bipod?

 

[huntsman22]

one of those cheezy slingstud to pic adapters

 

[huntsman22]

another good option is, MDT Grndpod with the sling stud mount

 

[Kroezer54]

Thanks, I've been eyeing the MDT grndpod, along with the TimbrCore chassis for my new Tikka T3X lite in 6.5 CM. I really like your set up!

Your other posts have me looking at the Woox also, it's a really tough choice between the two. You mentioned the Woox is better engineered because the MDT required you to disassemble the mag-release. On the Tikka model, this is not the case, so that's not an issue. Also, with the MDT flat bottom fore end it seems easier to attach a pic/arca rail?

Can you elaborate on the differences and why you prefer each one?

Edit to add: Have you seen the MDT XRS chassis with the timbr kit accessories? Looks pretty good too...

 

[huntsman22]

The MDT Timbrcore is kinda cheaply built. The butt spacers aren't that good of fit to the walnut, but not a big deal. All sling studs are just simple wood screws. The double studs up front don't even have T-nuts and threaded studs. Makes it harder to install a rail without threaded inserts. And it's kinda blocky/chunky with a way-too-big barrel channel for factory barrels as 99% of the people buying them for Ruger Americans are not going to rebarrel with a 1 1/4" contour aftermarket. I would much rather see, at most, a varmint contour inlet, as anybody rebarreling bigger wouldn't be bothered by having to open it up, if needed. The Woox is more streamlined with a much superior chassis, but a less vertical grip and smaller palmswell. Hence my favoring it, over the MDT......

 

[Kroezer54]

Wow, thanks for the feedback, that's kind of surprising with MDT's reputation. I would like to get a CF proof barrel for my Tikka, so maybe that barrel channel is a good thing for me... You have two of them, so I guess it doesn't bother you too much?

On the other side, I've heard mixed reviews on Woox quality control and the wood-metal connection getting loose over time. Any issues for you? Ever tried out their other models like the Exactus?

 

[MarkOrtiz]

None of you pictures are loaded and I would love to see them.

 

[huntsman22]

the pics show for me.....


K54, I only have the pair of ruger Wildmans and one 700 wildman and one 700 superleggera, no probs yet.....

 

[MarkOrtiz]

Ok, they show this morning now. I like it!