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No problem at all - I'm loading to 57.32mm / 2.2565" - The magazine measures 64.88mm / 2.5545". The only issue is that you can only fit 8 rounds into the magazine because of the larger diameter.

@@nicksshootingmatters thanks heaps!

If your going to do that you'd better use some Moly lube.

Sorry, I haven't tried the 5 round mags...

So far it is very good - the clarity is a lot better than my Thermion 1 XP50 and Trail XP50. Compare this video to th-cam.com/video/ealNniZSaJE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=sthHa32baTvIiQm7 I'm undecided on the base magnification of 1.75 - My Thermion 1 is 2.0 and my Trail is 1.6 I did a lot of recording on Friday night after getting my XL50, and thought the 7x magnification a bit pixelated for my liking, but then I found the "Smoothing Filter" setting which has improved things. I always set mine up with base magnification in the main view and two up magnification in the Picture in Picture. I like the ballistic functionality and changed mine to the reticle line instead of the "X" for where to aim. I like the ability to name the profiles - previously I've had "A for my 243", "B for my 204", "C for my 17HMR" etc. So far, very pleased.

@@nicksshootingmatters thanks for the reply. I have the XG50 LRF which has a base mag of 3x. Will be interesting to compare the two 👍

Any more videos coming? I’m torn between XL50 lrf and XP50 lrf!

There will be, but possibly not for a week or so - I'll try to get out tonight. I have a Thermion 1 XP50 and obviously now the Thermion 2 XL50 LRF - both of which are astounding pieces of kit. The clarity of the XL50 is far superior, but it all depends on what you're doing, and whether you think another £1,000 is worth it. One thing with my Thermion 1 is that the batteries loose their charge slowly in the rifle cabinet, which I'm not getting with the XL50.

To be honest, I don't know. I wouldn't have thought they would change there bedding method between chassis.

Bottom line is "Yes" it's worth it in my opinion. I've used the GRS Bifrost & Berserk stocks and their ergonomics are better, but for a rigid stock with attachment options the XRS stock is a must. The very first shot I fired with the XRS was a game changer, it was so solid and didn't flex like the GRS stocks, that is not to say the GRS stocks flex much, but when you've fired a solid stock you notice the difference. One of the main reasons I changed was I wanted to fit a ARCA rail, so I could use on a Camera Tripod (see other videos). My main shooting style is driving to a spot in my buggy at night, setting up the rifle on the tripod (fitted with thermal scope), and getting out my camping seat. I'll then sit there with a Thermal Spotter and wait 2-3 hours. The other night I saw 3 Muntjac in a wood and head shot all 3 from 115 yards away off the tripod.

The other thing is you can use 10 round AICS magazines!

Bottom line, I prefer the XRS. That said the ergonomics of the Bifrost are far better, the grip is shaped to your hand etc. The XRS also meant I could use 10 shot AICS magazines. My first shot with the XRS was a game changer - you immediately felt how solid it was in comparison to the Bifrost. One of my main reasons for changing was I want to use the rifle on a tripod, which meant affixing a rail, which was straight forward with the XRS.

Cian, my XRS stock came with the recoil lug. I would suggest contacting your supplier and inform them that the recoil lug is missing...

So long as you don't mind the trigger being off to one side and not central, and having the stock not vertical to the action/scope, and the risk of the action subsequently rotating till it is vertical under the shock of firing, then there is no issue. But this is just my view...

Its actually even more than this, there is a reason when a gunsmith indexes the barrel to your action he puts the highest spot directly at 12:00.. has a lot to do with barrel harmonics.

With my GRS Beserk stock I made up a longer thread and rods to increase the length of pull. With my GRS Bifrost the adjustment rods are plastic U channels, so I couldn't make up new ones, but I guess I could have fabricated a spacer, GRS actually do a 1 inch limbsaver pad.... From an ergonomic point of view the GRS is more comfortable because it is designed around your hands, and in some way because it is flexible. The MDT XRS is just rock solid and you feel everything.

@@nicksshootingmatters Thank you. That was great information. Might just have to try both like you did to decide which works best for each venue.

Totally agree - I know in my sets of taps I've got 4 different thread pitches for one size...

I had to think twice about the price before I bought it, but glad I did!

Your Dad is wise! I once bought some tracer shotgun cartridges back in the 1990's - I shot at some clays, and the tracer indicated I was behind, but I was hitting the clays. The tracer itself was lagging behind the shot! Shotkam is the way to go, plus if you get a video from the side it may point out any issues as well. With regards to scope bubble, I do a lot of night shooting (pitch black) and I'd love to fit a "SendIt" level which is LED, but I'll have to save up for it.

The GRS Stocks are brilliant, the grip is contoured to your palm, length of pull can be easily adjusted without having to use spacers (although the max length of pull was too short on the GRS for me), the inlet is spot on. The GRS uses original hardware - standard magazine, plastic base plate/trigger guard. I'm just trying to remember why I wanted a MDT, it may have been that I wanted 10 round magazines...but from the very first shot I was hooked - it was how solid the whole stock was, you feel everything. In addition I was able to fit an Arca Swiss rail and therefore fix the rifle to a tripod (see my other videos). When it comes to it, both stock makes are equally good, but I think you really need to try both to see which one bests suits you....and I mean fire a shot.

@@nicksshootingmatters I am 6'3" so I believed the length of pull would be enough by the videos and what was read. So that bit of information is extremely helpful. Thank you. I know a lot of shooters like the xrs chassis. So you don't believe the bedding block issues has any real significance on performance?

If the chassis takes AICS mags then there should be no problem with .204 Ruger rounds in my view - but I could be proved wrong....

Everyone can have their own opinion. As you will see from my video, my action does not seat itself correctly in the chassis when I tighten the action screws, you may have an XRS stock and T3x action that does.... I understand why you say it doesn't matter how level your action is, obviously you would set your scope level to the action and cant the chassis slightly when shooting, with the trigger being off centre to the chassis. I used to shoot for the GB team, and compete in world championships, and for me everything has to be right. In those days I had stock made for me, with a bedded action and fitted to me by the gunsmith...how things have changed.

Richard, I think you'll love the XRS stock - I certainly love mine. I changed from a GRS stock to the MDT XRS and from the very first shot was a convert, I liked it so much I bought a second one for my other Tikka.

It is setup with a 15" pull - I have long arms, and yes, when my finger is on the trigger and hand on the grip the chassis still fits the inside of my forearm. The scope is a thermal so your eye is right up against the rubber shroud. Effectively I've set the rifle up for myself and how I like it...

I also do it as recommended always used this method for stock replacements. A little bump on the buttstock while holding the top hand around the stock and barrel where the recoil lug is received by the action. The mating up of that lug and the back of the action are the most important contact points. This is also the reason people bed actions at those points.

Fraser, that's good to know. I was able to see visually that mine wasn't level the very first time I installed it. One bit of advice, make sure you re-torque the action after your first outing, you may find it settle down a bit after a few rounds. From the very first rounds of mine, I was loving the chassis, you can tell from the direct chassis response compared to polymer stocks...

I really enjoy my XRS chassis.

Yes, will do. I meant to do a video of it today, but I've been busy.

New video as requested can be found at th-cam.com/video/GrnhylsBvQU/w-d-xo.html

By the way, it would be handy if the 10 round .223 AICS polymer magazine could hold 10 rounds of .204 Ruger rounds...due to the size difference between .204 and .223 the magazine can't hold 10 rounds of .204 Ruger.

I'm sorry that you believe my video is incorrect and misleading... I tried it the MDT before even creating this video and found I had the action off at an angle to the stock, hence why I use a level. I will admit there is one error in my video, and that I torqued the rear action bolt first whereas the instructions say front first. MDT Instruction "2. Place your action into the XRS chassis and begin to secure action screws, beginning with the front." Is there actually anything wrong with doing it my way (other than I should have tightened the front first)? I'm getting the action hard against the recoil lug before ensuring the action is level with stock before tightening down the action bolts. The recoil lug isn't tall enough to stop the action rolling, the action is round, the inlet is round, and there is too much clearance in the action bolts....

Never seen this issue on any MDT or other chassis used across Tikka T3x and Rem700 actions. Your action looks like it’s been painted/cerakoted is there excess material underneath stopping it sitting in the chassis properly?

No there is no excess on the bottom of the action... I was surprised when I got the stock that there wasn't a better locating method. The GRS stock I took the action out of has a flat section that the action sits on and then recessed for the section of the action where the bolts are, so no way the action could be off vertical. The XRS inlet is completely round....

richy mc, I've just uploaded another video with details of the inlet to explain better... Please see: th-cam.com/video/iHiNmoq5uTc/w-d-xo.html

I've just done another video to show what can happen if you don't use a level - see th-cam.com/video/GrnhylsBvQU/w-d-xo.html

Yes, I have which led me to using a level to set my rifle up. I previously had GRS stocks, which were profiled to fit into the action properly and there was no chance of roll. The MDT stock is simply a circular inlet and the with the clearance in the action bolts there is a possibility for the action to roll. I did thinking about turning up some sleeves on the lathe to take up the bolt clearance issue, but in the end just went with it as it was. I do love my XRS stock, which is why I bought a second one. I have one on my .243 and one on my .204.

@@nicksshootingmatters I have installed the rifle into the chassis and all I did was put it in and tighten the bolts. No level necessary on mine. I tipped it up 90 degrees like In the install video. All good.

@@fraserlordly2432 , that's good to know. I was able to see visually that mine wasn't level the very first time I installed it. One bit of advice, make sure you re-torque the action after your first outing, you may find it settle down a bit after a few rounds. From the very first rounds of mine, I was loving the chassis, you can tell from the direct chassis response compared to polymer stocks...