Anyone used the MDT Hunting Bottom Metal

Darryle

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I am building a rifle using the Aero Precision Solus action and it is center feed required either AW or AICS style mags. Since I have a rifle using the AICS style, I considered the MDT Hunting Bottom Metal. But wanted some feedback before I order one.

 

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I have one and I like it more than the RTG and Hawkins I previously used.

 

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I have it, favorite mag fed bottom metal to date.

 

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Thank you both, what I wanted to hear.

 

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CMP70306 said:

I have one and I like it more than the RTG and Hawkins I previously used.

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Trying to decide between these 3. What would you says makes you like the MDT over the others?

 

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RTG>MDT>Hawkins for my preferences but all are good

 

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I've had the RTG and UM dbm's, IMO the MDT is better than both.

 

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MDT has some nice stuff and their bottom metal is great, haven't had any issues with them at all. I also use Badger Ordinance, but would go with MDT again in the future

 

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KTWebb said:

Trying to decide between these 3. What would you says makes you like the MDT over the others?

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Adjustable latch and the ease of operating the latch.

 

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ObiWanKannoli said:

I have it, favorite mag fed bottom metal to date.

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Is this chambered in 300 PRC or something else?
They say it won't work with RUMs, but would think if it works with the PRC, it would work with a RUM.

 

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Shane Lindsey said:

Is this chambered in 300 PRC or something else?
They say it won't work with RUMs, but would think if it works with the PRC, it would work with a RUM.

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Yessir, 300 PRC. You'll be limited to CIP coal is maybe the better way to put it.

 

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ObiWanKannoli said:

Yessir, 300 PRC. You'll be limited to CIP coal is maybe the better way to put it.

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Sharp looking rifle BTW.

 

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Shane Lindsey said:

Sharp looking rifle BTW.

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Thanks! Here's my build thread on it if you're interested:

Its finally complete...my ultimate 30 Cal. Hunting Rifle

This will be wordy, scroll down if you just want to see pictures and groups. This concept of mine has been in progress and in different iterations over the past 3 years or so between different actions, barrels, optics etc., and I am excited to say it's finally 100%. I think a lot of people aim...

www.longrangehunting.com