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MDT - ESS Chassis - Remington 700 Short Action

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Transform your Remington 700 Short Action with the MDT ESS Chassis. This chassis offers superior ergonomics, adjustability, and a modular design, perfect for precision shooting.

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Overview

MDT ESS chassis for the Remington 700 short action, 4.5 lbs, XTN buttstock, AICS magazines

The MDT ESS (Elite Sniper System) is MDT's ergonomics focused chassis: an octagonal M-LOK forend with an angled polymer hand rest, a wide thumb rest, an ambidextrous magazine latch and the XTN buttstock interface. It is 6061 aluminum with Cerakote, weighs 4.5 lbs depending on rifle model and added weights, and takes AICS pattern magazines. This listing is the Remington 700 short action inlet.

Octagonal forend and angled hand rest

An octagonal forend with an integrated angled polymer hand rest.

Four forend styles

The enclosed M-LOK forend comes in four styles: the included no rail forend, plus optional carbon fiber, full rail and partial rail forends.

Adjustable SRS-X buttstock

The included MDT SRS-X buttstock adjusts cheek height and cant, buttpad height and length of pull from 13.4 to 14.4 inches.

XTN interface, weights supported

The SRS-X uses MDT's XTN buttstock interface and supports the MDT Bag Rider, buttstock weight and LOP spacer weight, sold separately.

Thumb rest and ambidextrous latch

A wide ergonomic thumb rest and an ambidextrous magazine latch.

6061 aluminum with Cerakote

6061 aluminum with Cerakote, in eight colors.

Specifications

Build and Materials

Chassis body6061 aluminum
FinishCerakote
Forend shapeOctagonal with angled polymer hand rest
Forend length15 inches (included)
Color optionsBurnt Bronze, Black, Sky Blue, Flat Dark Earth, Tactical Gray, Olive Drab Green, Crimson Red, or White

Weights and Dimensions

Chassis weight4.5 lbs (varies with rifle model and added weights)
Forend length15 inches
Length of pull13.4 to 14.4 inches (adjustable with included buttstock)
Max barrel diameter1.350 inches

Buttstock

Buttstock typeMDT SRS-X (included, adjustable)
InterfaceXTN (allows compatibility with other XTN buttstocks)
Cheek adjustmentVertically adjustable with cant
Adjustable featuresCheek rise, cant, buttpad height, length of pull
Weight compatibilityAccepts MDT Bag Rider, buttstock weight, and LOP spacer weight

Ergonomics and Controls

GripMDT Pistol Grip Elite (included, AR-15 compatible)
Grip compatibilityAny AR-15 style grip
Forend interfaceM-LOK (4 forend styles available)
Forend optionsNo rail (included), carbon fiber, full rail, partial rail
Magazine latchAmbidextrous
Thumb restWide, ergonomic

Magazines and Compatibility

Magazine patternAICS short action
Magazine compatibilityStandard AICS pattern short action magazines

What is Included

Chassis bodyESS aluminum system
ButtstockMDT SRS-X (adjustable)
GripMDT Pistol Grip Elite
ForendMDT ESS No-Rail 15 inch (M-LOK compatible)

Fitment

Will it work with your build?

Works with

  • Remington 700 short action
  • AICS pattern short action magazines
  • Barrels up to 1.350 inch diameter

Will not work with

  • Remington 700 long action

Remington 700 short action inlet. Optional forends, buttstock weights and the Bag Rider are sold separately. Chassis are oversized and ship for a flat $14.95 per order; they do not qualify for free shipping.

Detail

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Is this the short action version?

This listing is the Remington 700 short action inlet.

What forend styles does the ESS accept?

The included no rail forend, plus optional carbon fiber, full rail and partial rail forends, all enclosed M-LOK. Optional forends are sold separately.

How do I adjust the length of pull and cheek rest?

The included MDT SRS-X buttstock adjusts length of pull from 13.4 to 14.4 inches, and the cheek rest adjusts vertically with cant.

What magazines work with this Short Action ESS?

AICS pattern short action magazines, sold separately.

Can I adjust the buttstock weight and balance?

Yes. The XTN interface supports the MDT Bag Rider, MDT buttstock weight and MDT LOP spacer weight, sold separately.

Is the grip replaceable?

Yes. MDT says the included MDT Pistol Grip Elite can be swapped for most AR interface grips.

Weight
4.5 lbs
Material
6061 aluminum
Magazine system
AICS short action
Forend
15 inch octagonal
LOP range
13.4 to 14.4 in.
Max barrel
1.35 inches

Works with

  • Remington 700 short action
  • AICS short action magazines
  • Barrels to 1.35 inch

Will not work with

  • Rem 700 long action

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Common questions

How do I know the items I'm buying are compatible?

Check the Fitment section above — it lists what this part works with and what it does not. If you are still unsure, call 1-970-242-6166 or use the chat icon at the bottom right of the page — our team builds precision rifles with these parts every day.

Where are you located?

2317 Grand Park Dr Unit 2B Grand Junction, CO 81505. We ship every single order from our own warehouse and take pride in being part of our local hunting and competition shooting community.

I can't find the configuration I need — can you special order it?

Absolutely. Call 1-970-242-6166.

What if there is an issue with the product I ordered?

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