MDT Oryx update**

[Kevin1990]

Anyone use a MDT Oryx with a Kelbly atlas tactical? Any modification needed? I ask because I just got a different chassis and it wouldn't work, without a lot of metal being removed. Also tried my Kauger action, and same thing.


Thanks fellas

 

[Fuj]

If it's a true 700 footprint, the Oryx for the 700's will fit up.
Contact MDT direct for any concerns.

 

[Kevin1990]

If it's a true 700 footprint, the Oryx for the 700's will fit up.
Contact MDT direct for any concerns.

I did. I was told "it should." To my knowledge the kelbly atlas tac isn't a true drop in rem 700 clone. I forgot why, but the trigger hanger might be the reason. But it is a rem 700 clone

 

[Florida Wally]

I did. I was told "it should." To my knowledge the kelbly atlas tac isn't a true drop in rem 700 clone. I forgot why, but the trigger hanger might be the reason. But it is a rem 700 clone

I had a Mcrees chassis that was for Rem 700 actions and my Atlas didn’t fit. It was the trigger hanger that got in the way. I had to file about a 3/4” wide by a 1/4” deep recess out of the chassis to get the trigger hanger to fit. It was a pretty easy job and otherwise the Atlas fit perfectly.

 

[jepp2]

Anyone use a MDT Oryx with a Kelbly atlas tactical? Any modification needed?

Yes. No. And I have had to deal with the Kelbly semi clone issues with other stocks.

 

[Kevin1990]

I had a Mcrees chassis that was for Rem 700 actions and my Atlas didn’t fit. It was the trigger hanger that got in the way. I had to file about a 3/4” wide by a 1/4” deep recess out of the chassis to get the trigger hanger to fit. It was a pretty easy job and otherwise the Atlas fit perfectly.

I'll take a picture chassis I had needed alot of metal taken out, and I was going to do it, but other things stopped me as well. Glad yours went smooth.

Yes. No. And I have had to deal with the Kelbly semi clone issues with other stocks.

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Good to know that no modification was needed. Oryx in on the short list of chassis's for me.

 

[Kevin1990]

Yes. No. And I have had to deal with the Kelbly semi clone issues with other stocks.

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Hey, one last question for you. Can you get a cleaning rod to go it without bending if you take the check riser off, or is the butt stock still in the way?

Thanks!

 

[Fuj]

Hey, one last question for you. Can you get a cleaning rod to go it without bending if you take the check riser off, or is the butt stock still in the way?

Thanks!

Butt stock is always in the way, slightly. With a flexable cleaning
rod, and a good bore guide, there is no problem for me. For what
it's worth, and because of my scope height, I never raise my cheek
piece and don't tighten it down. That way, I just lift it out for cleaning.
But that's my set up.....

 

[jepp2]

Can you get a cleaning rod to go it without bending if you take the check riser off, or is the butt stock still in the way?

I use a long rod, and there is just a little offset, if I remember it correctly. Haven't shot it for a while now.

 

[Dgd6mm]

I bought a longer rod for my 2 Oryx and my 2 KRG Bravo's for this reason. 44" Tipton rod.

 

[Kevin1990]

Good info everyone. Thank you! I was researching this last night and everyone was complaining about it. Read a review where one guy took apart the whole back end of the buttstock to clean his rifle.

My first thought was to get a longer rod, but I don't have the stock in front of me, so I didn't know if that would work.

I think I'm going to grab one one of these tanks and try it out.

 

[Fuj]

Read a review where one guy took apart the whole back end of the buttstock to clean his rifle.

Guy's like that doing reviews, probably never really owned one, and
just doing a word of mouth thing to feel important......MDT could easily
do a fix, but then the butt would be lower and taking away how straight
of a pull that stock affords. I got my first one just after they came out.
It's been so long now that I just don't give it a thought !!

 

[Kevin1990]

Guy's like that doing reviews, probably never really owned one, and
just doing a word of mouth thing to feel important......MDT could easily
do a fix, but then the butt would be lower and taking away how straight
of a pull that stock affords. I got my first one just after they came out.
It's been so long now that I just don't give it a thought !!

Read on a forum. Believe it was Josh from MDT. Pretty much said the same thing, which is good to hear. They are aware, and kept it like it is, and it sounds like they have good reason. My only thing is, I wish it were a little lighter, but for the price. I'm fine with it. Looking forward to getting one.

 

[Kevin1990]

Just an update, I got my oryx chassis and I love it. No problem with the kelbly. Slipped right in. I planned on putting a different pistol grip on it, but the one that it comes with fits my hand perfectly. With a 24in bull barrel in it, it balances really well
Haven't shot it or cleaned it, but I'm very happy with the look and feel of it when I'm behind the rifle. Like it a lot better than my KRG bravo I had. It is a heavy sucker though, which I knew.

Thank you to everyone who chimed in. Much appreciated!

 

[Fuj]

Pics.....!!

 

[Kevin1990]

Pics.....!!

ill post some tonight when I take it out to play with it, haha