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.

 

[willfrye027]

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?

If you shoot off a tripod much it’s nice to have the full length. Especially if there’s steep up/down. It also feels better in the hand and on the shoulder than a piece of arca plate sticking out in only one spot.

 

[freshta]

6.5 PRC, 18” C6 barrel, Timney 2 stage trigger, 7.2 lbs

 

[freshta]

Another view.

 

[asieb]

That’s a sweet looking rifle. I really want to go with a 16” barrel to make it a little more compact but I don’t want to lose the speed. I think I’ll end up with an 18” barrel as well.

 

[bojangles808]

this is sort of how mine currently sits ( I since replaced the swivel/mlok spartan with a pic rail and put a mini arca just behind the pic rail). Tikka 6.5 CM oem 20in barrel cerakoted and threaded. I had the folder before this but don't rly have a need for the folder as I prefer to carry and deploy from my SG sling. it took me trying a couple other chassis to appreciate the Hnt26 as I had tried them the past and sold them. the palm swell on the grip and thumb notch is rly comfy for my hand. with the 3 round flush mag I carry it right over the flush mag and the first mlok spot and its much nicer to carry in my hand than a XLR/Ultradyne style forend. I haven't really done a ton of tripod shooting but hoping to use this platform to improve at that. its better feel than an xlr in cold but I liked the XLR folder better. The Hnt26 is lighter though. hnt26 buttpad sucks but that is solved with an obi cush pad. I dont think they are worth it new for 1700+ but there are deals to be had from time to time with sales and in the classifieds. Best advice is try and shoot one, its kind of a personal thing.