MDT Chassis: Company Announces 1.4-Pound LSS Gen2 Model
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MDT Chassis has announced its newly redesigned LSS Gen2 Chassis, or Light Sniper System Chassis, for those looking for a lightweight precision platform.
About the MDT Chassis
The MDT chassis will weigh in at only 1.4 pounds, significantly lighter than some of the other options on the market. Weights do range from 1.3 to 1.7 pounds depending on the model of action.
The LSS Gen2 is being offered for the following actions:
- Howa 1500 Short Action
- Howa 1500 Long Action
- Howa Mini Action
- Mossberg Patriot Short Action
- Mossberg MVP .223
- Mossberg MVP .308
- Remington Model 783 Short Acton
- Remington Model 7
- Remington Model 700 Short Action
- Remington Model 700 Long Action
- Ruger M77 Short Action
- Savage Long Action
- Savage Short Action
- Savage Axis Long Action
- Savage Axis Short Action
- Tikka T3 Short Action
- Tikka T3 Long Action
Like all of MDT's chassis options, the new LSS Gen2 will use the V-shaped bedding block and the forend will allow for barrels up to 1-inch in diameter.
If you want to pick up an LSS Gen2 Chassis, MSRP starts at $399.99 and can be found on the MDT website.
More from MDT:
MDT has just re-launched their Light Sniper System (LSS) chassis with second generation design and feature updates that result in a modular aluminum chassis that weighs only 1.4 pounds.
The original LSS chassis was one of MDT’s first chassis systems and was designed for use with compact, short barrelled rifles to provide light-weight, accuracy improvement and consistency. The LSS GEN2 now has the same styling and feature changes that have been seen in MDT's newer chassis systems released in recent years.
“As we expand our product lines we need to ensure our legacy products stay current to take advantage of our latest modular accessories and components.” says Engineering Manager Brad Neels.
New features include an ambidextrous magazine release, M-LOK pattern attachment slots on the sides and bottom of the forend, barricade-stop grooves integrated ahead of mag-well and a side-relieved mag well.
Like other MDT chassis the LSS GEN2 is designed with V-shaped bedding surfaces, allowing shooters to drop their rifle right into the chassis without the need for additional bedding.
The chassis accepts AICS pattern magazines as well as AR-style pistol grips and buttstocks to provide maximum customization and modularity to the end user.
“The LSS is one of the most popular chassis we produce”, says Neels, “this update will ensure it remains so.”
About MDT:
MDT produces chassis and accessories for bolt-action rifles used by precision rifle shooters around the world. MDT’s mandate is to promote and elevate the precision shooting experience by developing relevant, quality products that help people Shoot Better.
To learn more about the MDT chassis visit https://mdttac.com/us_en/
Corey Graff contributed to this article.
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