Mail Call Mondays Season 8 #02 - Oryx Chassis and SHOT Show 2019

[@EnkeiTenjin]

No clue how John doesn't have at least 175,000k+ subs. This channel is awesome, production quality is very good, and he is an extremely experienced, and knowledgeable man with no perceived 'douchey or cockiness' in his presentations. Keep doing what you're doing Mr McQuay.

[@MrMalicious5]

Swipez He promises a lot and doesn’t deliver is why he doesn’t have more subs. Mail Call Random Weekday is all he uploads anymore. He still gives good info, tho.

[@Murderface666]

Because he's not animated nor gimmicky and doesn't have corny social media filler-music in the background

[@richardmessinajr1879]

I’m sure its a beautiful drive and i totally understand that about schedules. Same here in Nashville, TN with me and mine. The drive sounds great. Have a safe drive there and back

[@rob2320002000]

Got mine a few weeks ago and I love it. Only thing I don’t like is the tool less adjustment on the cheek rest. I have a Howa 1500 in 6.5. Solid peace of kit

[@LunaRendezvous]

I have a howa sa in 6.5cm too, what magazines are you using,?

[@damianmoskos2299]

Just got myself a second oryx chassis have on two howas a 20" heavy barrelled mini action in .223 and the newest a 26" semi heavy barrelled 6.5cm they r great. Mlok rail is handy both will have qd mount one m lok bipod by mapul and the other harris style bipod mounted to a mlok sling swivel stud. They both look fantastic and shoot the same one is od green plastis and the other is black which looks better than i thought it would.

[@Mrgunsngear]

I've seen two RMSs fail in front of me so far. Hopefully the new one is better

[@seanl5006]

Awesome quality and great channel! You should do a budget Tikka build, like the Rem 700 AACSD build. It would be very interesting to see you build and test something like a Tikka CTR or Tikka Varmint in 6.5.

[@alanguiver3983]

I have a tikka t3x varmint .308 and it’s unbelievable… i wont buy anything else. The stock isnt the best but thats why im here i guess… oryx chassis coming up.

[@ZackBadCompany1234]

I actually like this chassis more than the lss gen2 model. The polymer covers are a big turn on for the cold climate I'm in

[@TheCFN007]

Have Fun, keep up the hard work. I hope they make a long action soon .

[@theindooroutdoorsman]

I recently bought an Oryx. I ordered a long action and was sent a short action. Once they came back to work on the Monday after I got it they shipped the *correct* item to me. It definitely solved the issue my Hogue stock was causing and was easy to install, but it leaves a *LOT* to be desired in the way of recoil absorption. I have a .300 win mag, with the Hogue it replaced, I could shoot all day with no issues. With the Oryx, after about 10-12 rounds my shoulder was starting to bruise. Once I figure out what to do about that recoil problem I'm sure it'll do more than what I wanted it to do, which is shoot sub MOA at 100 yards.

[@tomschumacher5434]

Sir I think I commented on one of your comments in another video! I’m in the same boat I have a 300 win mag also and my hogue is about to be replaced have you had good luck with the stock please let me know

[@richardmessinajr1879]

Oh and the Chassis looks great. Thanks for the information.

[@ryanneillund3719]

Thank you for a great video. Appreciate the lighting as we all can see the subject matter.

[@jameskrouse160]

I have the ORYX chassis on my CZ 455, Atlas Bipod and Arken 6x24x50 scope shoots great 50yds .33 "

[@joeleft8586]

Hey John, went shooting to day at my local range. The only other guy on the line with me had a really nice rifle. I started talking to him and it turns out it was your dad. Amazing guy. You are a lucky man! Cheers, keep up the good work sir.

[@8541tactical]

Glad you enjoyed talking to him. I am pretty fond of him myself.

[@Joe-ok7zt]

8541 Tactical Hey John just watched your new vid from shot show. I have a Super 700 trigger with no plans on using it any time soon. If you would like to try it and review it please let me know. I can send it your way.

[@ganger2446]

You sir are definitely the king of unboxing videos. When can we expect the full review of the Oryx? Will that be at the range? Hopefully you can get some groups in.

[@Blackkn1ght852]

looking forward to the review of the Oryx Chassis,. Do you think you could modify the buttstock to add an extended bag rider? Drill and tap some holes or something?

[@ccw22lr]

I was thinking the same. Curious if that area is polymer or aluminum. If it's aluminum should be a pretty easy job.

[@OC_Lofton]

Just another great looking product that makes me wish that I had waited a year - instead of what I chose. I went with a Brownells BRN-1/MDT LSS-XL Gen1 for the Remington 700 with a carbine tube interface that requires a fixed stock adapter for my Magpul PRS Gen1. Brownells doesn't say which interface it uses but I should have called first. The fixed stock adapter adds at least 1 inch to Length of pull and 1 additional inch of Eye Relief required for optics. I need scopes with 4.0 - 4.5 inches of Eye Relief to shoot comfortably. I'll buy an ORYX in OD Green for my 6.5 Grendel Howa Mini-action whenever someone makes reliable 10+ round magazines for it because the Legacy Sports International/ ATI Ammo Boost 5 round magazines just aren't reliable. The ORYX looks like the best AICS $400 and under aftermarket chassis/stock one can buy. Step up to the plate Magpul, XLR, Bell and Carlson, Choate, Archangel Manufacturing, Mcree Precision, GRS, Hogue, ATI, Tapco, etc. (

[@Hazard4Tactical]

Come see us at the Hazard 4 booth again- lots of new high tech packs you haven't seen yet.

[@rpk5250]

Very informative video. Would you say that there is a big weight savings with the MDT LSS versus the Orx?

[@yves9893]

Thanks for another excellent video! You helped me a great deal in deciding between this chassis and the KRG Bravo for the Tikka t1x. For a similar price both offer great features but I think the Bravo does offer much more to suit my needs. Supper glad I found and subscribed to your channel.

[@ghandi1616]

Any plans to build a precision rifle off a Tikka action?

[@cptnscoob]

Go see Nutnfancy NLR video

[@Serenityindailylife]

Your going to need the thumb wheels for the comb....or take a hex with you everywhere. You can't take the bolt out without it. The mag issue i understand except on stages that require a mag change because they are low in target count but difficult shots. Locally they require a mag change every once in a while. Beautiful chassis for the cash though. Ill call them next week to get one. Yahh a JP chassis, I may have to sell my lear jet to buy that one.

[@widowmake1971]

Would I be able to mount a sling on it out of the box or will I have to get some fitting for it?

[@talkingrock7011]

The ORYX stock should be popular it looks good , enjoy SHOT

[@WestDesertShooter]

Awesome man, hopefully I’ll bump into you at some point I’d like to tell you to your face you do a great job. Until then, you do a great job haha!

[@danielusa998]

Man that’s cool that you are from Indiana ,I’m in Lafayette IN

[@mannycali334]

Rather go with mdt comes with a full free fload handguard and upper picatinny that has a 20moa drop

[@bombgoalie]

Hey John, love the channel. I find myself coming back all the time to watch hours of content.. Just can't seem to stay away. As for the Glock 48, I get what you're saying. If I was American I'd definitely just carry a 19 myself. One of the Glock reps here in Canada basically straight up said it was designed for Canada. It's the first Glock that doesn't need any modification to meet our goofy laws. We need 105mm barrel, so they made it 106mm. We need 10 rounds, and got exactly that. I have a few full frame Glocks, but even those come factory with the single stack 10 mags. Lots of hype here for the 48, but I agree 100% with you on the lack of interest for the American market.

[@chriscontact5857]

Oryx-Just wish it was a side folding stock. Looks like it would be nice and ridged for compatition.

[@chriscontact5857]

Im disabled. Would like to find out more about side charging ar uppers especilly with dust cover. More on anyone making 40 or 10mm ARs as they seem to be going away.

[@Steve-dx5jq]

Good Video like always. Have one for a little while now. A Tikka tac sits in it. (Original Tac 308 came with plastic stock) Can't see any way of adding a Bag rider to this chassis ? Any Ideas on that ? Chassis is pretty nice for the most part.. Thanks

[@knightdive1]

What happened to the 2019 budget precision build?

[@deannagel5143]

What is the best precision rifle to go hunting with and yet do precision shooting what are your thoughts thank you

[@EverydayAmerican]

Any update on this chassis? Lots of very mixed reviews out there running Magpul AICS mags with it. Everything from the mags won't fit or seat to them working flawlessly.

[@Jeff_Seely]

I am considering buying one of these chassis for my build. Is there a single shot feed ramp solution in a drop-down magazine?

[@8541tactical]

There are several companies making single shot “sleds” that slot in like a magazine.

[@davidbuck5864]

Did you ever do that budget build? If so, where can I find the review? I just put this Oryx chassis on my Remington 700, but cannot get out and shoot it due to lockdown. Going through withdrawal!

[@patrickbradford6223]

John- Have you had a chance to test the criterion prefit barrel? I have been eagerly waiting to see the results!

[@slightenigma]

It would be neat to have a budget chassis for Savage LAs.

[@andrewstoll4548]

Need to see if they do a Winchester Model 70. I'm really really really really down on Remington right. Not a fan.

[@snaggletooth555]

Wish MDT would do a chassis for the cz527. Great looking stock range.

[@jamesvicary6884]

Realy i was just thinking id love one on my 204r

[@Manbrown1]

How about sticking your Vudoo .22 in it ?!

[@stngcrazy]

What’s the weight on that chassis

[@gmnelli]

Discount code on that Oryx?

[@almosttactical3842]

2nd'd.

[@talkingrock7011]

It needs one to promote the stock , looks good

[@daltexmex]

Its 400 bucks. It's already a great price.

[@gmnelli]

daltexmex this is true, but nonetheless, I’ll still take one! 😁

[@daltexmex]

Do you even shoot?

[@trentyoung1135]

Wish they would make one for the T C COMPASS

[@cmkpro81]

according to website they do.

[@AF-O6]

Hope to see more Vudoo while at SHOT.

[@johanpersson8645]

Did You do any more filmnon The chassy?

[@jn3750]

Do you prefer this stock to the Bravo?

[@DukeReynolds]

Anyone know if John's 6.5 maten build vids are available anywhere else now? Building one myself and wanting to freshen up a bit on topic. Thanks

[@gary5051]

Great show John. Any idea if the Oryx is USA made? Always have to wonder about that with ‘budget’ products. Safe travels

[@ogdens123]

Given it's a Canadian company I doubt they are made in the US

[@pjotrskuksjonoks5109]

Hi! KRG bravo or Oryx?

[@LeRonxx]

Would a 16" barrel look goofy in that chassis?

[@chrisrussell9458]

Have you had any issues with the magazine and loading? heard it has issues loading rounds

[@TeezleySPT]

What ever happened to the XLR Envy you had

[@Belbivdevoe]

TeezleySPT it appears to be hanging on the wall behind him...lol

[@TeezleySPT]

Nick wray I saw that buttstock. Maybe he’ll use it one day

[@BigBalmerJV]

In my eyes xlr and mdt are in direct competition with each other and you can see where there would a conflict since mdt sponsors the channel lol

[@kennethgarrison521]

I like everything about your presentations but have one suggestion. Usually the thing you are showing us is black and when the background clothing is black it is hard to see detail.

[@8541tactical]

We usually try to mix in high resolution photos or b-roll. We were just running against the clock on this one.

[@kennethgarrison521]

@@8541tactical I don't know what you mean. I'm just talking about your black jacket/background.

[@Mr-117]

Mag release metal?

[@tjukhardonoalit2436]

Is this chassis fit with AICS magazine ?

[@rjtell6869]

Are there any good stocks for like 200 and up ??

[@tommyboy5794]

This review could of been cut down to about 40sec.

[@jeffreybloom5017]

How high does the cheek piece go?

[@eatingelizabethsfrizbee]

Had a guy vet checking me long story short I told him I earned my "Bubble" and "Tooth" in the 90s to which he replied he was 0317 in 1989. You'll get it I just walked away.

[@8541tactical]

😂

[@eggbert191]

Any thoughts on the Nikon black fx1000? Wondering if you've had a look or run across anyone using them

[@codywitt2718]

G Lewis I’ve got the X1000 6-24 which is the second focal plain version on my AR. I like it but I wish the reticle had a Christmas tree bottom half. Reliable tracking and gets me to 1k yards so no complaints

[@Belbivdevoe]

It's Badass .. best optic for the $$

[@Belbivdevoe]

It's Badass .. best optic for the $$

[@freemenownrifles8814]

Make it in CZ527 please.....

[@weedXD38]

Solid info...

[@Big6Duke]

Stop in and see Cloud Defense

[@3006USMC]

Per MDT via email- left hand SA SAVAGE due in march and left hand SAVAGE LONG ACTION following shortly after......KICKASS !!!!

[@drleesharon]

Where are these made?

[@8541tactical]

Canada

[@jsgll...godgunsliberty2025]

Once again I generally stay away from anything billed as "budget friendly" it's aesthetically nice but I am not seeing any videos on its performance past 100 yards thanks but no thanks . . .

[@davidforteza1063]

only comes in one color

[@jaredthompson8188]

Why not BDT budget driven technologies

[@billdixon3703]

Watching this in cammies. Rah brother

[@chriscontact5857]

Love faxon barrels. If I want a glock though I go with Lone Wolf Industries frame of the Timberwolf. I want to get their large frame and cut the front down to 19 size for length.

[@almosttactical3842]

Kinda has an AI look to it. That thing is beautiful!

[@austinpribulsky5607]

Can we still take that buttstock off and change it around?

[@8541tactical]

No.

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍

[@hunterromano5562]

I have to ask why the we are forced to use Remington safety levers, but there is no one making use of the AR style safety. If you're going to have use an ar style grip we need/want an ar style safety lever. Reaching over or losing grip to drop the lever is weird and unnatural. I'd prefer to keep control of the fire arm with the "strong hand" and be able to disengage the safety without moving my hand from the ready/shooting position. This isn't ideally a quick response weapon system, but why keep making the same thing essentially for decades when the market has evolved?

[@mitchellcrumpton3992]

Use your index finger to push the safety forward. Easy as that.

[@hunterromano5562]

@@mitchellcrumpton3992 honestly I just don't purchase ar themed chassis/stocks because of the stock safety placement. Itt stick with the old thumb over until someone makes one.

[@shanevmax34]

You have posted useful information in the past, but it seems, lately you have a keen sense for the obvious

[@EnkeiTenjin]

Too bad there is little to no common sense in the world these days. So John makes sure those people aren't left guessing.

[@sergeyurman2300]

Stop covering unimportant parts and show adjustable cheek rest