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MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - BluntForceTrauma - 02-07-2022
Best known for their drop-in chassis systems, MDT (Modular Driven Technologies) has created metal double-stack-to-single-feed magazines for bolt-action rifles in 6.5 Grendel/6mmARC. Take a look on their website HERE.
MDT makes a chassis for the Howa Mini Bolt Action, currently chambered in 6.5 Grendel, so these magazines will find a home.
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - PaulieV - 02-07-2022
Looks like I got my chassis too early, currently MDTs mini action chassis take factory Howa mags not AICS pattern
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - myrifle - 02-08-2022
That seals the deal. I'm getting me another howa and having a custom barrel put on, the bolt fluted, custom bolt knob and when this mag and chassis is on the market I'm building one up.
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - LRRPF52 - 02-08-2022
Quote:SPECIFICATIONS
10-Round:
3.055 Outside Length
2.400 max cartridge overall length (COAL)
3.90 Rear Height
12-Round:
3.055 Outside Length
2.400 max cartridge overall length (COAL)
3.90 Rear Height
MDT 10-round magazines are approximately ¾ shorter in height than standard AICS 10-round magazines due to MDTs unique Double Stack to Single Feed (DSSF) transition design, allowing easier mag changes when shooting prone.
Very nice. The middle one here is 2.430 COAL for reference.
_____________140gr BTHP _______________140gr A-MAX_______________131gr ACE___________________6mm AR_________________123gr SST______________sectioned 6.5CM
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MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-08-2022
From the pictures, I don't see that working with a Howa Mini. The magazine body is too long for the Howa Mini receiver and it looks like there is a block in the rear of the magazine that would put the round to far forward to feed. It looks to me like it was developed for a standard short action receiver.
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - BluntForceTrauma - 02-08-2022
I hope it's not simply a blocked short-action magazine. That is NOT optimal if one can't use them with a true mini action receiver.
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - BluntForceTrauma - 02-08-2022
L52, out of curiosity, what's the sectioned case on the right?
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - HokeyPokeyKid - 02-08-2022
BluntForceTrauma Wrote:I hope it's not simply a blocked short-action magazine. That is NOT optimal if one can't use them with a true mini action receiver.
I agree!
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - grayfox - 02-08-2022
Their website description sounds to me like it is designed for an AICS mag well.
Not good for howa or othr mini-actions imo.
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - LRRPF52 - 02-08-2022
BluntForceTrauma Wrote:L52, out of curiosity, what's the sectioned case on the right?
6.5 Creedmoor, Lapua brass.
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - ricsmall - 02-09-2022
BluntForceTrauma Wrote:I hope it's not simply a blocked short-action magazine. That is NOT optimal if one can't use them with a true mini action receiver.
They are a blocked short action mag. I bought one for my R700 grendel I put together to test out. Works great. Be even better if theyd offer a five round.
MDT Creates 6.5 Grendel Magazines - monkeybutler - 02-11-2022
I just ordered three of them, about 300 bucks in total. For an R 700 footprint rifle. I have no expectation they will ever work with my Howa Mini, but if MDT were to make a metal Howa Mini mag I would poop myself with glee.