I am starting a build with the MDT HNT26. Mine will be a long action. After a good bit of research this chassis fit my goals the best. What I prefer about it to others is the front being CF keeps the balance to the rear more so with the folder and spacers added. This will do a good job offsetting the barrel weight even that of a CF wrap. Should have a neutral balance at the magwell with the butt stock having a bit of weight. I do not like a rifle with a very light buttock as it makes it twitchy for me when I am making the final aim adj. I also like the built-in arca rail as I am finally going to give shooting off a tripod a go.
There is also a inexpensive piece /kit to allow bedding the recoil lug. Also over on the Rokslide a couple owners found the correct limbsaver recoil pad to fit it which from all accounts is superior.
The MDT is a premium chassis with the price associated with it. There are certainly less expensive options. The other one I considered was the MPA BA Ultra Lite. I felt the folding mechanism innthe MDT more refined and the butt stock was made ultra light vs the forearm. The plus is the forearm is intergal to the chassis vs bolt on. Lots of cessories to tune it to your needs. More color options as well. A serious cost savings topping out at $1k.
Mine will be running a Bat Vesper LA, 22" Bartlein 7tw chambered 6.5Max spec to specifically shoot 135 SBD2 Badlands, 125 HHT & Hammers, and 156 EOL.
I am not looking for an extreme ultralight but want the compactness and right around 8.5lbs with scope & sling, ready to hunt.