MDT Field Stock vs. XRS Chassis: Head to Head Comparison

[@jimjones9239]

Great video, good comparison side to side. I was looking at both of these stocks a year ago. If you want to use it for precision rifle competition XRS is your choice, if you want to do some hunting, choose the Field Stock. I put a field Stock on my Tikka T3X Super Varmint 6.5 Creedmore, light enough for hunting but decent for precision shooting, I love it.

[@TheMattboi]

How do you like the thinness of the butt of the stock for the field stock? Seems a little too thin for me but maybe I wouldn’t notice too much?

[@Philip_Taylor]

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.

[@calebwhiteknives]

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. 😆

[@toddparsons2980]

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.

[@calebwhiteknives]

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.

[@ricardoantonio5085]

Thanks for this comparison. I have both chassis in FDE in Savage actions. Great info. This is now in my "Faves" for future reference.

[@calebwhiteknives]

🙏🏻

[@PhylG8]

Great review!! I would like to see one of your video like this between the XRS and the ESS.

[@frankieperez5212]

All questions answered! Great, high quality content!

[@calebwhiteknives]

Thank you!

[@donaldpowers8331]

Talk about "timely", I just picked up a Vanguard in 240 Weatherby mag, the factory stock is terrible, Black Friday is a week away and the MDT Field stock will be coming home. Thanks for this review, much appreciated.

[@calebwhiteknives]

Indeed! A fine choice for the Vanguard. That was one of the first rifles I bought myself when I turned 18…in 300WTHBY. Which was a bit overkill for the varmints I was hunting 😆

[@BTSflyer]

That Field Stock is used in the Mossberg Patriot Long Range Tactical. The Patriot doesn't come with a MDT magazine. It is a different brand.

[@notsure7874]

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.

[@calebwhiteknives]

I’ll give that a try next time I’m at the range. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@notsure7874]

@@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.

[@doncarnage3539]

Again, your videos are so well explained and easy to follow! Keep it up!!

[@calebwhiteknives]

Thank you! I just pretend I’m talking to someone like me. 😂

[@sethhughes2163]

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

[@calebwhiteknives]

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.

[@sethhughes2163]

@@calebwhiteknives I agree my friend! Thank you!

[@harveysguesthouse8888]

HI Caleb Thanks very much for going through this comparison, it was great, good job Regards Nicholas

[@calebwhiteknives]

welcome!

[@JohnBooth-bl3rh]

Fantastic presentation , thanks for the effort and knowledge. From 🇬🇧

[@DixieWhiskey]

I really like the meatiness of the XRS Chassis.

[@calebwhiteknives]

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.

[@danielunderwood4055]

Would love to see a comparison between the MDT field stock and the magpul hunter stock

[@calebwhiteknives]

It's been requested before: once I can pick up another Hunter, I'll be glad to do it. None in my stash right now.

[@johanaxelsson8074]

If MDT made the XRS for Howa 1500 LA I would get it to replace a H-S Precision stock I have for a 30-06. Might have to take my chances with the Field stock since they actually do an inlet for LA...

[@joshua3113]

Have a heavy barrel in the field stock and keep my bipod tight and you can see the stock flex when you move it side to side on the bipod. Not so much I think it'll contact the barrel but that's what I noticed. Might not be the greatest for heavier barrels. XRS certainly looks much more rigid up front.

[@ericb.4358]

One of these would be nice on the new RUGER American Gen.2 Predator (plus a Timney Calvin trigger). With the Field stock, the American Gen.2 in 6.5 PRC, the BURRIS ELIMINATOR 6 - 20 x 52 with its sensors and built in ballistic engine long range western US hunting would be very accurate (in states where this score is legal). A boy can dream!

[@calebwhiteknives]

If you can dream it you can do it! 😆

[@joshua3113]

Funny, I want to get a ruger American gen 2 in 223 as a first gun for my nieces. Think black field stock with the burnt bronze fluted barrel would be a kick ass look for a first rifle. Accurate enough they can use it pretty far if they want and cheap enough I won't cry about letting it go. Lol

[@FreakiMuffin]

Great video man Quick question, is that metal mag a 3 or 5 rounder? I like the shorter mags and dont want to make my hunting gun to bulky

[@calebwhiteknives]

The metal is a 5 rounder; but I’ve picked up their 3rd polymer since then, and it’s virtually flush fit. Works very well in all the chassis/stocks I’ve tried it in.

[@travismullenaux4871]

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!

[@calebwhiteknives]

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.

[@travismullenaux4871]

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.

[@LDR1100RS]

This was very helpful. Whos jacket are you wearing on the range break @7:35?

[@calebwhiteknives]

It's made by a company called Brandit(???). It was a gift from someone; so I don't think its a mainstream brand or anything. It works really well for waterproofing and is felt lined.

[@LDR1100RS]

@@calebwhiteknives Thank you. I've heard of them. I think I need one.

[@ZildjianMan30]

Can an Arca rail be attached to the Field stock, or XRS only? I think Arca rails are a certain width and never smaller, which would make it extend beyond the edges of the Field stock fore end. I want quick attachment to a tripod for coyote hunting, without having to lug a rifle+tripod single unit on my shoulders over the course of 15-20 miles in a single night.

[@calebwhiteknives]

It can, but as you observe; it might be a little too wide for the Field stock. I haven’t done it yet..,but now I’m furious. So we’re gonna find out! 😆

[@ZildjianMan30]

@calebwhiteknives Excellent! I'm just now educating myself on intricacies of newer mounting platforms, like the Arca rails. I'm an old school Picatinny soldier. I really like the Arca system for rapid attachment and adjustment for all of my shooting needs. It seems highly versatile.

[@wolftactical5421]

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.

[@calebwhiteknives]

Yes indeed you can. They had them in stock as of two or three days ago.

[@rudycarrillo5905]

Do they have one for a long action rifle 30.06 I have a Remington 783 chambered in 30.06. 22 inch barrel.

[@calebwhiteknives]

Not certain. If the 783 is a standard long action footprint they probably have something in their catalog.

[@lyndeen]

Fantastic video!

[@calebwhiteknives]

Thank you very much!

[@BigTimberLodge]

What is the torque specs for the Field Stock and action screws?

[@calebwhiteknives]

@@BigTimberLodge in general about 65in/lbs…but I’d check with the action manufacturer specifically. It’s usually right around there.

[@lexts1]

I'm pretty sure he meant in/lbs not ft/lbs

[@calebwhiteknives]

@@lexts1 …correct. 😖

[@chrisbailor733]

Do you think there would be an issue with losing magazines in the field with how the mag release are on both stocks?

[@calebwhiteknives]

I’ve not experienced anything yet that would make it likely. Carrying the Field Stock around with a flush mag, and the longest of the two releases; so far I haven’t experienced a problem.

[@justsayin7937]

What are your thoughts on the MDT Oryx chassis?

[@calebwhiteknives]

Not a fan. It has some design flaws, functionally to my understanding; and personally, I think it’s butt-ugly. 😆

[@justsayin7937]

@calebwhiteknives Thanks for the feedback.

[@payres48]

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?

[@calebwhiteknives]

No bedding needed! Straight from the box…aluminum bedding block. Just grip it and rip it.

[@ryanbrophy8814]

That's exactly the build I was about to put together. How did it go?

[@calebwhiteknives]

@@ryanbrophy8814 so far so good. Accuracy seems promising with the minimal shooting I’ve done on it so far.

[@RichValentine1972]

I would love to see the field stock vs the mag pul stock.

[@calebwhiteknives]

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. 😆

[@RichValentine1972]

If you lived in Wisconsin we could arrange to meet up!

[@dannydivine7699]

Aren't all the Tikka T3 actions the same length, with only a different bolt stop??? At least until you get into some Magnum length actions maybe

[@calebwhiteknives]

In theory, yes.

[@NiteWorXTV]

They put more mlok slots on the side panel in the fieldstock for some reason, the xrs need way more mlok slots

[@calebwhiteknives]

Agreed

[@MrMillez]

Great video. Thank you 🇬🇧

[@calebwhiteknives]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@TheBronx_911]

Did you need a specify style Harris bipod to fit the flat fore end?

[@calebwhiteknives]

Anything that will fit MLOCK, or a sling swivel stud. All my old standard Harris bipods fit just fine. No mods needed.

[@troyemery9888]

what brand / type of camo tape do you have on your rifle scopes?

[@calebwhiteknives]

I believe it’s called Gear Aid, multicam mostly.

[@markb9896]

Can the grip on the Field Stock be replaced with something different like a vertical grip?

[@calebwhiteknives]

I don’t believe so yet. It’s fairly vertical though. My theory is they may add that in the future.

[@FoxRod92]

It is a verticle grip....

[@krodkrod8132]

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.

[@calebwhiteknives]

Blade steels! I make custom knives for my “day job.” 😆

[@robertsahli9998]

Great video

[@calebwhiteknives]

Thanks for the visit

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@calebwhiteknives]

Welcome!

[@MrMcguffin007]

Can we see how they group?

[@calebwhiteknives]

Yep. I’m putting together a video as soon as I can get some more range time.

[@mikewest712]

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.

[@calebwhiteknives]

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.

[@CntBckt]

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. >_>

[@calebwhiteknives]

Working on it! They’re just a little bit on the pricey side. 😆

[@CntBckt]

@@calebwhiteknives They sure as hell are. 😢

[@jjlumpkin]

Good job

[@drone4higher]

Nice

[@jimcox7232]

I personally don't like pistol grips on my rifle

[@LSUCKAFREE]

The field stock is a fail to me because the mags do not work without modifications to the latches

[@calebwhiteknives]

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.

[@markkillingsworth9529]

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.

[@calebwhiteknives]

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.

[@jasonparker3173]

you lie, my wife says that is seven inches.

[@calebwhiteknives]

…always trust your wife. It’s better that way. 😆

[@jasonparker3173]

@@calebwhiteknives 🤣

[@johnlew5972]

Can barely hear you.

[@calebwhiteknives]

@@johnlew5972 turn up your volume. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@calebwhiteknives]

@@johnlew5972 checked the audio. All good on my end.

[@johnlew5972]

@@calebwhiteknives My end is fine.

[@ZildjianMan30]

What?!