Elevate Your Shooting Experience The Power of an MDT Stock on Your Yellowstone Rifle
- Will Berry
- Dec 8
- 6 min read
Elevate Your Shooting Experience: Why an MDT Stock Transforms Your Yellowstone Rifle
Why Stock Matters
At Yellowstone Rifle Company, we build custom rifles with precision, durability, and shooter comfort in mind. But even the best barrel-action combination needs a proper stock or chassis — it’s the backbone of the rifle.
By outfitting a Yellowstone build with an MDT stock, you don’t just get a cosmetic upgrade — you’re investing in accuracy, ergonomics, modularity, and long-term reliability. Below we dig into exactly why MDT chassis systems are widely regarded as some of the best stock upgrades available today.
What Makes MDT Stocks & Chassis Great — Real Features and Benefits
🔧 Rigid, Precision-Engineered Construction
MDT uses a metallic bedding block (often aircraft-grade aluminum) which replaces the role of traditional bedding. With this design, your action mates directly to a rigid chassis — there’s no need for time-consuming glass bedding, and the system is much less vulnerable to shifts from temperature or moisture. MDT CA+2Wikipedia+2
Because the chassis and magazine well are integrated, you eliminate variabilities that may come from loosely fitted stocks or environmental effects. This yields a more stable platform and helps maintain zero under repeated firing. Recoil+1
⚙️ Adjustability — Fit the Rifle to You
One of the biggest advantages of using an MDT stock like the MDT XRS Chassis System, MDT LSS GEN2 Chassis, or MDT HNT26 Chassis System is the modular adjustability:
Adjustable length of pull, adjustable cheek rest/comb — this allows shooters of different body types to get a proper cheek weld and eye-relief behind scope. MDT CA+2MDT CA+2
Adjustable butt-pad, optional folding stocks (on some models), and ergonomic grips — which helps whether you’re hunting, bench shooting, or competing. MDT CA+2MDT CA+2
Because of this adjustability, rifles can be shared among multiple shooters, or quickly re-configured for different shooting positions (standing, seated, prone, etc.) without losing comfort or performance. MDT CA+1
🏹 Enhanced Stability, Recoil Control & Accessory Modularity
Many MDT chassis have a fully free-floated barrel design, meaning the barrel does not touch the stock along its length — this reduces external stress on the barrel and stabilizes barrel harmonics for better consistency. Outdoor Life+1
Forend sections often include M-LOK slots (and compatibility with AICS-style box magazines), which allows mounting bipods, ARCA rails, slings, accessories, lights or optics — great for hunters, range shooters, or tactical applications. MDT CA+2MDT CA+2
Some models (like HNT26) use carbon fiber and magnesium alloy to reduce weight — a major benefit for hunting rifles where carry weight matters — while still offering recoil-dampening components (e.g. foam-filled buttstock) to reduce felt recoil. MDT CA
🎯 Proven Performance — Used by Precision Shooters
According to a recent industry survey, among top shooters in the competition circuit (e.g. Precision Rifle Series or PRS), a majority now choose chassis systems over traditional stocks; leading brands include MDT. PrecisionRifleBlog.com+1
This shift reflects a broader recognition: a chassis — when properly fitted and bedded — gives many shooters a competitive edge in repeatability, ergonomics, and adaptability across calibers and shooting disciplines. PrecisionRifleBlog.com+2MDT CA+2
Here are some of the more popular MDT chassis/stock options — depending on how you plan to use your rifle:
MDT Model | Best Use / Why It’s Great |
MDT HNT26 Chassis System | Ultra-light hunting chassis — ideal if you need low weight, easy carrying in the field; uses magnesium + carbon fiber for lightweight durability, with adjustable comb & length-of-pull. MDT CA |
MDT LSS GEN2 Chassis | Compact, versatile chassis good for truck-guns, medium caliber rifles, or general-purpose builds; M-LOK fore-end + AICS magazine compatibility; easy to install. MDT CA+1 |
MDT XRS Chassis System | Hybrid “traditional-feel” stock with full chassis benefits — V-block bedding, free-floated barrel, adjustable buttstock, AICS mags, M-LOK for accessories — excellent for custom precision / hunting rifles. MDT CA+1 |
MDT ACC Elite Chassis System | Competition/long-range oriented — allows fine balance tuning (with optional weights), advanced ergonomics, adjustable grip, magazine well modifications — ideal for long-range precision rifles. MDT CA+1 |
MDT Field Stock Chassis | Good entry-level chassis upgrade — affordable, improves ergonomics, free-floats barrel; nice for budget rifles, training rifles, or as first chassis upgrade. Outdoor Life+1 |
Why MDT + Yellowstone Built Rifles Is a Smart Combination
When you order a custom rifle from Yellowstone Rifle Company, you’re often getting a high-quality action, match-grade barrel, careful gunsmithing — but the rifle’s performance depends heavily on how that action and barrel are supported.
By pairing with an MDT chassis you get:
A stable, rigid platform that preserves barrel harmonics and action alignment — maximizing accuracy potential.
The ability to outfit your rifle to your body and shooting style — whether you hunt, shoot long-range, or go competition.
Modular flexibility — you can add bipods, accessories, optics, carry options, or even re-configure rifles for different calibers or purposes.
A stock system that is durable, less sensitive to environmental conditions, and ready for real-world use (field, hunting, weather, transport).
In short: with MDT, your Yellowstone rifle isn’t just built — it’s optimized.
A Chassis Is More Than a Stock: It’s the Foundation of Performance
Switching from a traditional stock to an MDT chassis doesn’t just change how a rifle looks — it can transform how it shoots, carries, and adapts. For shooters who demand precision, versatility, and comfort — whether in the mountains, on the range, or behind a scope at long distance — an MDT chassis offers real, tangible advantages.
At Yellowstone Rifle Company, we build rifles with intent. When you pair that intent with the engineering and adaptability of MDT, you get a rifle that doesn’t just perform — it excels.
Shoulder it once — and you’ll know.
If you noticed the rifle pictured above uses an MDT CRBN stock — that’s by design. The CRBN is a modern “hybrid” stock that gives you the best of both worlds: the portability and lightness of a traditional hunting stock, combined with the rigidity, modularity, and performance of a precision-rifle chassis. MDT CA+1
Here’s what makes the MDT CRBN special:
Ultra-light but tough: The CRBN uses a foam-filled carbon fiber shell with a magnesium micro-chassis — so without bottom metal the stock alone weighs about 27 oz. Even with bottom metal and a full setup, it remains significantly lighter than many full chassis rifles. PRSTF+1
Fine-tune fit for shooter comfort: Adjustable cheek riser and adjustable length-of-pull (via spacers) allow you to tailor stock fit to your body and shooting style. Outdoor Life+1
Modern modularity: CRBN fore-end includes a full-length integrated ARCA rail and M-LOK slots, letting you mount bipods, tripods, slings, or other accessories depending on how you shoot — from hunting blinds to long-range benches. MDT CA+2MidwayUSA+2
Stability & recoil management: The magnesium chassis and V-block bedding produce a rock-solid action lockup, and the foam-filled carbon shell helps absorb recoil and muzzle rise — giving shooters a more “dead-feeling” gun for better recoil control and quicker follow-up shots. anarchyoutdoors.com+1
“Drop-in ready” install: One big advantage for custom builds — CRBN is designed to be drop-in-ready for compatible actions (e.g. Remington-700 short-action pattern), meaning minimal gunsmithing required. That fits perfectly with Yellowstone Rifle Company’s custom-build process. Red Hawk Rifles+2MDT CA+2
Because of these advantages, the CRBN stock is an ideal match for a Yellowstone custom rifle — especially for shooters who want a balance between light weight (good for hunting or carrying long distances) and precision/stability (good for long-range or repeatable accuracy).
The rifle featured in our photos is a Yellowstone Rifle Company Vero short-action build chambered in .450 Bushmaster— a favorite among hunters who need deep, dependable stopping power. At the heart of this build sits a hand-crafted McGowen 18” barrel with a 1:18 twist, delivering controlled recoil and consistent accuracy with heavy straight-wall bullets.
The rifle is anchored in the ultra-modern MDT CRBN stock, a carbon-fiber chassis-style hybrid that offers lightweight carry comfort without sacrificing rigidity or precision. Paired with a TriggerTech Primary trigger, every shot feels intentional, crisp, and controlled.
Up top, a Nightforce NX-8 2.5-20 scope gives this build true versatility — capable of close-range brush hunting as well as precise dialing when needed. And to tame the Bushmaster’s punch, the rifle wears an APA Gen 3 Little Bastard muzzle brake, significantly reducing recoil and improving follow-up speed.
Finished in a custom Cerakote combination of Graphite Black, Battleship Grey, and Hi-Vis Orange, the rifle doesn’t just perform — it stands out as a functional piece of art.
This is what a Yellowstone Rifle Company build represents: performance, craftsmanship, and individuality in every detail.
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