ORYX

[BW64]

Anyone have one of these or have feedback back from someone that does??
https://www.eabco.net/ORYX-Chassis-...TS75D79PUK&trk_sid=D848N2D9G1UK1GTRVCIOUQN360

Thanks in advance
BW

 

[686 Shooter]

I purchased one recently. I really like it. It is fairly heavy but it's rock solid. Fit was excellent for my Savage 12, and lots of room for larger barrels as well so no worry about whether your barrel will free float. The only thing I don't like is you have to purchase spacers separately to adjust length of pull. But at this price point somethings gotta give I guess. You aren't going to find anything better for the price. If you go with this I don't think you'll regret it.

 

[BW64]

Thank you. Exactly the info I was looking for.

BW

 

[nmkid]

I'm waiting until they make a model for the 700 LA.

 

[JLT]

I grabbed one of these recently - couldn't pass it up for $345 delivered - and I'll be dropping a short action Remington .223 into it, hopefully for a little range time this weekend. Fit and finish are pretty darned good for something at this price point and the ergonomics are thought out pretty well. As for the LOP spacers, I made a set out of Delrin rod stock and they seem to work just fine.

It's not an Accuracy International chassis, but the price difference leaves enough in one's pocket for a decent optic.

I'll let y'all know how it works, hopefully soon.

Edited to add: I had a Ruger Precision Rifle .223 mag in my junk box and they snap right in. Good fit and should feed just fine.

 

[JLT]

I'm waiting until they make a model for the 700 LA.

The 700 LAs (RH only) are available now, according to their website.

 

[nmkid]

Gotta go!!

 

[JLT]

I got some range time this past Friday and took the Oryx out to get acquainted and I thought I'd summarize my experiences.

First, the ergonomics. I found this chassis to work pretty well for me off the bench and it should work even better prone. The range closest to me has a 'no blue sky' set-up due to its location so I couldn't evaluate the Oryx from the prone position but I have no reason to think that it wouldn't work well when shooting off a mat. I installed a 9 slot M Lok rail on the bottom of the forend, locked in a Sinclair adapter and three inch bag rider for this session. The accessories went on without incident or fussing, everything fitting as it should.

I did not have to adjust the cheek rest as the scope on the barreled action sits pretty low, but quick-adjust it is not. An allen wrench is required for the adjustment and I can see how this would be inconvenient but, again, this thing showed up at my door for less than $350.

The forend feels good in the hand and the grip delivered by the polymer side covers is positive.

I was especially pleased with the grip that comes with the chassis. It was a breeze getting a consistent consistent grip and my finger position on the trigger is much better than most stocks. I have fairly large hands and long fingers, so most stocks require modification to fit me acceptably, but this configuration will do just fine right out of the box. The grip is over-molded with a soft compound, giving good feel and feedback.

The magazine release is a little crowded and will frustrate rapid operation. I shot two groups running five shots through the magazine in rapid fire fashion and dropping the magazine required some urging on my part. To be fair, I had a Ruger RPR magazine stuck in there, so an MDT or other AICS pattern magazine may function more smoothly, but the positioning of the mag release lever may be less than ideal for some users.

I had a Remington 700 SA barreled action chambered in .223 Rem screwed into the chassis (60 in.-lbs. front and back, per manufacturer's recommendation) and the barrel is a varmint taper. The chassis' barrel channel is quite generous and it looks like a straight 1.25" will fit with plenty of clearance. The action's fit to the chassis is very good - loosening either action screw from the recommended torque results in no movement, so it sure seems like the action sits stress-free in the chassis.

That last observation should show up on the target, and it did. I shot a few five shot groups at 200 yards and the chassis delivers pretty decent accuracy. The barreled action performed better in the Oryx compared to its previous Bell and Carlson home. POI was largely unchanged after the stock change, so I shot 5 foulers/sighters and started shooting 'for real'. I was pleased with what I saw on the targets, the only hiccup being the mag change for two groups I ran through the magazine rapid fire. Conditions were not ideal as the wind was 12-20 mph from 5 o'clock with some switching to the left and the mirage had things dancing around pretty well - hey, this is East Texas and it's July. 'Nuff said.

I used a go-to load that has shot well out of all my .223 Rem/.223 Wylde/5.56x45 rifles. 23.8 grs. of IMR 8208 XBR behind a 68 gr. Hornady BTHP and a Tula primer. I was using LC '10 brass this time. Group size ran from .575" to 1.025" but the largest group had four in .485" before I yanked the last one way high. Can't kick at all about how this combination shoots.

All said and done, the Oryx is a no-brainer if one is looking for a solid chassis on a budget. It is really well thought-out, comfortable, the fit and finish is good and it delivers on the target. Some pictures follow.

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[JAMER Consulting]

I have the Oryx chassis holding a Howa 1500 action (6mm Creedmoor). I am also very happy with it and echo JLT's comments from above, with a few more of my own...

The Howa 1500 is a 26" heavy barrel and fits in the chassis with PLENTY of clearance not only for the barrel float but for M-LOK fasteners as well. The M-LOK slots are well machined and my device mounted easily. The action fits the chassis so well there is no need for bedding, just drop it in, torque the screws correctly, and done.

The way the chassis is shaped just above and behind the trigger makes for a good thumb rest. I do not know if this was intentional on MDT's part but it works for me.

I have shot sub-MOA groups out to 1000 yards (see the attached image) using this chassis with nothing more than the stock Howa 1500 (with a trigger mod to reduce pull), factory Hornady Match ammo (ELD 108gr), a Harris front bipod, and a JAMER Rear Bag Rider.

For the 1000 yard target I was shooting from the prone position on a shooting mat with light butt pad pressure, almost none really. I have also shot from a seated bench position and it works just fine for that as well.

It takes AICS magazines, although with the Howa it takes a simple modification to the front of the magazine, just cutting out a small notch. This has nothing to do with the Oryx, it is just the way the Howa chassis is made. I used 1000 grit sandpaper to polish the anodizing in the magazine well and that made it easier for magazine insertion/removal. A bunch of insertion/removal cycles will burnish it in as well.

In short, when I build my next rifle, I will buy another Oryx chassis.

Apologies if this post was too old to resurrect.

 

[Old Tanker]

I have the Oryx chassis holding a Howa 1500 action (6mm Creedmoor). I am also very happy with it and echo JLT's comments from above, with a few more of my own...

The Howa 1500 is a 26" heavy barrel and fits in the chassis with PLENTY of clearance not only for the barrel float but for M-LOK fasteners as well. The M-LOK slots are well machined and my device mounted easily. The action fits the chassis so well there is no need for bedding, just drop it in, torque the screws correctly, and done.

The way the chassis is shaped just above and behind the trigger makes for a good thumb rest. I do not know if this was intentional on MDT's part but it works for me.

I have shot sub-MOA groups out to 1000 yards (see the attached image) using this chassis with nothing more than the stock Howa 1500 (with a trigger mod to reduce pull), factory Hornady Match ammo (ELD 108gr), a Harris front bipod, and a JAMER Rear Bag Rider.

For the 1000 yard target I was shooting from the prone position on a shooting mat with light butt pad pressure, almost none really. I have also shot from a seated bench position and it works just fine for that as well.

It takes AICS magazines, although with the Howa it takes a simple modification to the front of the magazine, just cutting out a small notch. This has nothing to do with the Oryx, it is just the way the Howa chassis is made. I used 1000 grit sandpaper to polish the anodizing in the magazine well and that made it easier for magazine insertion/removal. A bunch of insertion/removal cycles will burnish it in as well.

In short, when I build my next rifle, I will buy another Oryx chassis.

Apologies if this post was too old to resurrect.

I know this is out of date but wanted you to know that the bag rider, I recently purchased from you, works great.

 

[JAMER Consulting]

This is also out of date, but I am glad it is working well for you. Thanks for the feedback.