Tikka build with MDT HNT 26

[loadsandlattes]

What kind of fluting do you have on your tikka bolt? Or who did it?

It’s the factory fluting from a Tikka Roughtek.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I’m going to look into that, thanks!

Edit- 0.4lbs yikes that’s a bit heavy for a lightweight chasis

it is heavier than I’d like, so it doesn’t stay on if I need the gun super light. I think the delta between the standard recoil pad and 2 spacers & the adjustable pad is 3-4 oz. I don’t need spacers when using the adjustable pad as it adds about the equivalent of 2 spacers in length.

To be fair, I did not try this. How much did you find it to improve the recoil impulse?

It helps considerably in spotting impacts, imo, same as how the Rokstok does. I find it helps especially when shooting prone.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

This is the way with a HNT 26. Negative comb with the cheek riser and above bore centerline buttpad.

 

[bojangles808]

This is the way with a HNT 26. Negative comb with the cheek riser and above bore centerline buttpad.

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I didn't know MDT did one for the Hnt26 but that's intriguing. I have a tr2 buttstock on another chassis and once I got it above boreline it was a noticeable improvement in felt recoil and muzzle flip on a 30 cal

 

[asieb]

This is the way with a HNT 26. Negative comb with the cheek riser and above bore centerline buttpad.

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Do you shoot it much without the raised buttpad?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Do you shoot it much without the raised buttpad?

Yes. 223 & 6 CM so far. Even with the 223 it’s better with the raised pad. I wish they would make a lighter version, but this stays on most of the time.

 

[asieb]

Yes. 223 & 6 CM so far. Even with the 223 it’s better with the raised pad. I wish they would make a lighter version, but this stays on most of the time.

I can't seem to find anywhere near me that has the chassis in stock to hold it. May have to try and find a rifle that uses the stock in a store I guess. Do you know of any large retailers that carry these chassis in store?

 

[StupidLightweight]

I can't seem to find anywhere near me that has the chassis in stock to hold it. May have to try and find a rifle that uses the stock in a store I guess. Do you know of any large retailers that carry these chassis in store?

Where do you live? Likely someone nearby you could meet up with.

 

[asieb]

Where do you live? Likely someone nearby you could meet up with.

Western Arkansas.

 

[StupidLightweight]

Regardless of trying before buying, if you can financially swing it, I don't think you'll find any issues with the HNT26. It's my favorite stock, and I'm not even a chassis guy. In addition, everyone who's used mine feels the same way. This chassis isn't just hard to beat; in the current market, it's impossible to beat.

 

[asieb]

Regardless of trying before buying, if you can financially swing it, I don't think you'll find any issues with the HNT26. It's my favorite stock, and I'm not even a chassis guy. In addition, everyone who's used mine feels the same way. This chassis isn't just hard to beat; in the current market, it's impossible to beat.


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Well that is what I had initially thought, it just seems like such a sweet setup that it would be hard not to like it.

 

[asieb]

What is your thoughts on the full acra rail? Do you actually use the whole thing on occasion or would I be better off just getting a small arca plate in front of the mag and then a small picatinny rail up front for my bipod?

 

[StupidLightweight]

I've not shot off the ARCA rail, but if that's your thing, I can see it making sense. I mainly use a pack or Javelin bipod for front support.