Thanks for this comparison. I have been curious of the differences between these two. I really have been pleased with my XRS. Want to try the Field Stock at some point when they offer more action inlets.
KUDO'S for a great comparison video! The other thing that I liked was with the XRS... the feel was quite a bit more sturdy and fit like a glove being a left hand shooter shooting a RH chassis setup ( which utilized my whole life and accelerates my operation compared to being RHanded on a RH bolt gun... around a tenth and a half quicker than most of the competitors in my classes ). Fully enjoyed the info! Respectfully, Seth
Thank you, and thanks for watching. Yeah, it definitely has a sturdier feel...for not a whole lot more money. The Field is still a great simple option to chunk out the garbage plastic most factories are shipping, lol.
Caleb, consider covering and sealing that fibreglass insulation in the ceiling. All day long, tiny fibers could be falling into the air, and you might be breathing them in brother. You know how you're supposed to wear gloves when you handle the stuff? That's because it implants in your skin! Just imagine what it could be doing to your lungs.
That disclaimer is not on the MDT Field Chassis page, but I assure you it has the exact same issue with metal mags. Howa 1500 in 6.5 Creedmoor, MDT Field Stock, Accuracy International metal AICS magazine. I thought it may have been related to the position of the shoulder on the 6.5 vs 308 and maybe the 308 would work - but this video cured me of that thought. What appears to happen is the base of the round is still being retained by the mag lips and it goes forward enough to pass the shoulder of the round below it, and the rim goes down, bullet goes up, bolt rams into the side of the case instead of driving it home. At the range, I short stroked it back - but not all the way back to pick up the next round - and it'd pop up out of there. I'm considering trimming the lips on the metal one to see if I can make it work but I might return it idk.
@@calebwhiteknivesWhen I say it rams into the side of the case - it does that but the angle prevents it from moving so the base is still held in by the feed lips, and it just gets stuck and won't move any more forward. I'm sure enough force would break something.
I'm curious what you have your scopes wrapped in. Is it Multicam camo wrap, or ....? Thanks for the comparison video. Just got a Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical with the MDT Field chassis. Loving it!
Yes, I use multicam camo-wrap, or similar on most of my scopes and forearms...it's less destructive than painting a really expensive scope. And quicker sometimes. Although I usually end up painting them any way. It's also a quick way to get a camo job on them and keeps the cold off the hand on aluminum forearms when bumping around in the woods. I think I ordered it from CamoForm? Maybe? I'll look for the packaging and post it up.
How does your wrap handle moisture? Does it get nasty when it gets wet via rain or snow? Am trying to decide between camo wrap, or vinyl wrap. Leaning towards the camo wrap.
Did i hear you can get the MDT field stock in howa ? Through brownells? If so that would be frcken awesome. Theres not enough chassis stock support for howa 1500 actions.
Hi from Australia. I am looking at the XRS for my Howa 1500 in .223. Did you find it necessary to bed the action to the stock or did it shoot fine out of the box?
Not fussing man but i wish you would have shown the mloc construction on the feild stock. I believe the overmolded aluminum stops before the mloc so it just straight polymer. Something to consider if you are going to run a bipod on the field stock long term.
I considered taking the whole thing apart and digging around; but my curiosity for getting the action together and scoped so I could get to the range overrode my curiosity about the mlok/aluminum situation in the handle. I don’t believe it goes very far; to your point, long-term bipod use may eventually distort it. Time will tell, but I rarely keep bipods on my rigs full time unless they’re dedicated bench guns.
I have an Even heat oven that looks like your oven in the back left of your opening scene. I use mine for knife and axe making. What are you heat treating? Lol sorry i just noticed your channel name.
I hope you find some excuse to get the TIMBR stock, too. I've been praying to The Nine that someone would make a solid video like this comparing all three. >_>
The metal magazines all perform more or less fine...it seems to be predominately the one polymer magazine shown. It's frustrating to be sure. I would say if MDT can address this issue, it'll make this stock a no-brainer.
I get what your saying. But if my scope can’t take that…it isn’t gonna stand up to regular field use, or even more extreme duty situations. I’d rather know early in the shop than find out in the field.
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Again, your videos are so well explained and easy to follow! Keep it up!!
Thank you! I just pretend I’m talking to someone like me. 😂
Thanks for this comparison. I have both chassis in FDE in Savage actions. Great info. This is now in my "Faves" for future reference.
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HI Caleb Thanks very much for going through this comparison, it was great, good job Regards Nicholas
welcome!
Fantastic presentation , thanks for the effort and knowledge. From 🇬🇧
Thanks for this comparison. I have been curious of the differences between these two. I really have been pleased with my XRS. Want to try the Field Stock at some point when they offer more action inlets.
Glad to help! I expect they’ll probably start adding more inlets the the catalog for the field stock. The response seems to be very positive to it.
Fantastic video!
Thank you very much!
KUDO'S for a great comparison video! The other thing that I liked was with the XRS... the feel was quite a bit more sturdy and fit like a glove being a left hand shooter shooting a RH chassis setup ( which utilized my whole life and accelerates my operation compared to being RHanded on a RH bolt gun... around a tenth and a half quicker than most of the competitors in my classes ).
Fully enjoyed the info!
Respectfully, Seth
Thank you, and thanks for watching. Yeah, it definitely has a sturdier feel...for not a whole lot more money. The Field is still a great simple option to chunk out the garbage plastic most factories are shipping, lol.
@@calebwhiteknives I agree my friend! Thank you!
Great video. Thank you 🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻
Caleb, consider covering and sealing that fibreglass insulation in the ceiling. All day long, tiny fibers could be falling into the air, and you might be breathing them in brother. You know how you're supposed to wear gloves when you handle the stuff? That's because it implants in your skin! Just imagine what it could be doing to your lungs.
Not my circus, not my clowns, lol. We’re moving out of this place next week…the new place has a proper ceiling in the shop. 😆
Good job
I really like the meatiness of the XRS Chassis.
It does feel a bit more substantial than the Field, but not as thick and blocky/heavy as a full aluminum chassis. Some of them can be a bit much.
That disclaimer is not on the MDT Field Chassis page, but I assure you it has the exact same issue with metal mags. Howa 1500 in 6.5 Creedmoor, MDT Field Stock, Accuracy International metal AICS magazine. I thought it may have been related to the position of the shoulder on the 6.5 vs 308 and maybe the 308 would work - but this video cured me of that thought.
What appears to happen is the base of the round is still being retained by the mag lips and it goes forward enough to pass the shoulder of the round below it, and the rim goes down, bullet goes up, bolt rams into the side of the case instead of driving it home.
At the range, I short stroked it back - but not all the way back to pick up the next round - and it'd pop up out of there. I'm considering trimming the lips on the metal one to see if I can make it work but I might return it idk.
I’ll give that a try next time I’m at the range. Thank you! 🙏🏻
@@calebwhiteknivesWhen I say it rams into the side of the case - it does that but the angle prevents it from moving so the base is still held in by the feed lips, and it just gets stuck and won't move any more forward. I'm sure enough force would break something.
Nice
I'm curious what you have your scopes wrapped in. Is it Multicam camo wrap, or ....? Thanks for the comparison video. Just got a Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical with the MDT Field chassis. Loving it!
Yes, I use multicam camo-wrap, or similar on most of my scopes and forearms...it's less destructive than painting a really expensive scope. And quicker sometimes. Although I usually end up painting them any way. It's also a quick way to get a camo job on them and keeps the cold off the hand on aluminum forearms when bumping around in the woods. I think I ordered it from CamoForm? Maybe? I'll look for the packaging and post it up.
How does your wrap handle moisture? Does it get nasty when it gets wet via rain or snow? Am trying to decide between camo wrap, or vinyl wrap. Leaning towards the camo wrap.
Did i hear you can get the MDT field stock in howa ? Through brownells? If so that would be frcken awesome. Theres not enough chassis stock support for howa 1500 actions.
Yes indeed you can. They had them in stock as of two or three days ago.
Hi from Australia. I am looking at the XRS for my Howa 1500 in .223. Did you find it necessary to bed the action to the stock or did it shoot fine out of the box?
No bedding needed! Straight from the box…aluminum bedding block. Just grip it and rip it.
That's exactly the build I was about to put together. How did it go?
@@ryanbrophy8814 so far so good. Accuracy seems promising with the minimal shooting I’ve done on it so far.
Not fussing man but i wish you would have shown the mloc construction on the feild stock. I believe the overmolded aluminum stops before the mloc so it just straight polymer. Something to consider if you are going to run a bipod on the field stock long term.
I considered taking the whole thing apart and digging around; but my curiosity for getting the action together and scoped so I could get to the range overrode my curiosity about the mlok/aluminum situation in the handle. I don’t believe it goes very far; to your point, long-term bipod use may eventually distort it. Time will tell, but I rarely keep bipods on my rigs full time unless they’re dedicated bench guns.
Did you need a specify style Harris bipod to fit the flat fore end?
Anything that will fit MLOCK, or a sling swivel stud. All my old standard Harris bipods fit just fine. No mods needed.
I almost went with a KRG Bravo at $500 then as luck would have it ,,,happened upon the MDT Field and saw nothing lacking and saved 200 dollars ....
I would definitely take the Field over the Bravo…you dodged a bullet 😆
@@calebwhiteknives I do that now and then ...research the shiiit outta a subject before I do it ...your video helped TY
Can the grip on the Field Stock be replaced with something different like a vertical grip?
I don’t believe so yet. It’s fairly vertical though. My theory is they may add that in the future.
It is a verticle grip....
I have an Even heat oven that looks like your oven in the back left of your opening scene. I use mine for knife and axe making. What are you heat treating? Lol sorry i just noticed your channel name.
Blade steels! I make custom knives for my “day job.” 😆
They put more mlok slots on the side panel in the fieldstock for some reason, the xrs need way more mlok slots
Agreed
I would love to see the field stock vs the mag pul stock.
That would be a great comparison. I don’t currently have one on-hand…and I’m hesitant to buy one. I like the Field better, lol. 😆
If you lived in Wisconsin we could arrange to meet up!
I hope you find some excuse to get the TIMBR stock, too. I've been praying to The Nine that someone would make a solid video like this comparing all three. >_>
Working on it! They’re just a little bit on the pricey side. 😆
@@calebwhiteknives They sure as hell are. 😢
Can we see how they group?
Yep. I’m putting together a video as soon as I can get some more range time.
The field stock is a fail to me because the mags do not work without modifications to the latches
The metal magazines all perform more or less fine...it seems to be predominately the one polymer magazine shown. It's frustrating to be sure. I would say if MDT can address this issue, it'll make this stock a no-brainer.
I do appreciate the video/comparison but I an not imagine pounding on my gun while resting on my scope. Just an observation, that's all.
But thanks.
I get what your saying. But if my scope can’t take that…it isn’t gonna stand up to regular field use, or even more extreme duty situations. I’d rather know early in the shop than find out in the field.