MDT XRS Howa 1500 Short Action FDE Chassis – Hunting & Precision Rifle Competition
The MDT XRS Howa 1500 Short Action Chassis in Flat Dark Earth (104690-FDE) combines the familiar styling and comfortable ergonomics of a traditional rifle stock with the rigidity, adjustability, and modular performance of a modern precision rifle chassis.
Designed for compatible right-hand Howa 1500 short-action rifles, the XRS provides an excellent foundation for hunting, long-range target shooting, and PRS competition. Its Flat Dark Earth finish complements the classic stock profile while offering a distinctive, field-ready appearance for a custom precision rifle build.
Why We Recommend the MDT XRS
At Pete's Pillars, we believe the MDT XRS is one of the most underrated chassis systems MDT makes. While dedicated competition chassis often receive the most attention, the XRS offers something arguably more valuable to many rifle owners: versatility.
It retains the familiar feel and traditional appearance of a conventional rifle stock while delivering the structural advantages of a full aluminum chassis. You can hunt with it, compete with it, and customize it without committing your rifle to one particular discipline.
For Howa 1500 owners, this combination is especially appealing. The XRS provides rigid action support, adjustable ergonomics, and modular accessory mounting while retaining the comfortable handling characteristics of a traditional hunting stock.
Beneath its textured polymer exterior is a full-length CNC-machined 6061 aluminum core with precision V-block bedding. Adjustable cheek height, spacer-adjustable length of pull, and interchangeable grips allow shooters to personalize their fit without sacrificing traditional stock ergonomics.
It's the traditional rifle-stock aesthetic many shooters prefer, with the performance and adaptability of a modern precision chassis underneath.
One Howa 1500 Chassis for Hunting & Competition
The greatest strength of the MDT XRS is how easily it adapts to different shooting applications. Rather than choosing between a conventional hunting stock and a dedicated competition chassis, the XRS provides a practical foundation for both.
- Hunting: Traditional stock geometry, textured gripping surfaces, and adjustable ergonomics provide familiar handling and comfort for field rifles.
- PRS & Precision Rifle Competition: Rigid aluminum bedding, optional chassis weights, and accessory mounting positions support positional shooting and rifle balance customization.
- Long-Range Target Shooting: Adjustable cheek height and length of pull help establish a comfortable, repeatable shooting position behind precision optics.
- Custom Howa 1500 Builds: An adaptable foundation for compatible Howa short-action barreled actions, including precision and varmint configurations.
For shooters who want one capable rifle rather than maintaining separate hunting and competition setups, the XRS offers an excellent balance of practicality and precision-oriented features.
MDT XRS Howa 1500 SA FDE Features & Specifications
- Manufacturer: MDT – Modular Driven Technologies
- Model: XRS Chassis System
- Part Number: 104690-FDE
- Compatibility: Howa 1500 Short Action, Right Hand
- Color: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
- Full-length CNC-machined 6061 aluminum core
- Precision V-block aluminum bedding interface
- High-strength textured polymer exterior panels
- Adjustable cheek riser for proper optic alignment
- Spacer-adjustable length of pull, approximately 13.25" to 15+"
- Interchangeable angled and vertical grips included
- 12" M-LOK forend for accessory mounting
- Integrated barricade stop
- Ambidextrous magazine release
- AICS-pattern magazine interface with Howa-specific fitment requirements
- Approximate chassis weight: 3.9 lbs, depending on inlet
Fitment Note: Designed for compatible right-hand Howa 1500 Short Action centerfire rifles. Not intended for Howa Mini Action or Long Action receivers. Confirm action dimensions, chambering, and magazine compatibility before ordering. The XRS incorporates its own aluminum bedding interface and does not require separate pillar bedding.
Customize Your MDT XRS – Forends, Weights & Balance
One of the greatest advantages of the XRS is its ability to evolve with your shooting. Keep the chassis streamlined for hunting, or add strategically positioned weights and mounting accessories to tailor its balance and handling for precision rifle competition.
- MDT XRS Enclosed Forend – 105277-BLK: Upgrade to an enclosed aluminum forend with integrated full-length ARCA/RRS dovetail mounting and additional M-LOK attachment positions. An excellent option for precision rifle competitors using ARCA-compatible bipods, tripods, and positional shooting accessories.
- MDT XRS Forend Weight – 105252-BLK: Add approximately 1 lb of internal forward weight to fine-tune rifle balance while preserving the clean exterior profile of the XRS chassis.
- MDT XRS Buttstock LOP Spacer Weight – 105330-BLK: Add approximately 0.8 lb of rearward weight while increasing length of pull by 0.5". A practical option for balancing heavier barrels, optics, and forward-mounted accessories.
- Pete's Pillars M-LOK Mini Weights – PPWM: Our American-made steel mini weights provide 6 oz per pair of compact exterior weight adjustment. Case-hardened and black nitrided, they offer a practical way to fine-tune chassis balance without oversized exterior weights.
Complete Your Howa 1500 Build – AICS Magazines
The MDT XRS Howa 1500 Short Action features an integrated AICS-pattern detachable magazine interface. However, the Howa receiver has unique geometry that makes proper magazine selection especially important.
For supported short-action chamberings such as .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor, MDT polymer AICS magazines are worth considering. Always verify magazine fitment for your specific Howa configuration.
Important Magazine Compatibility: Howa 1500 receivers can present interference with some AICS-pattern magazines, particularly metal-bodied designs. Magazine fitment and reliable feeding should be confirmed with MDT for your specific rifle and cartridge before ordering. Not all AICS-pattern magazines are interchangeable in the Howa XRS.
Want a Dedicated Competition Chassis? Explore MDT ACC Premier Gen2
The XRS is an outstanding crossover between hunting and precision rifle competition. For Howa 1500 owners building a dedicated PRS or long-range competition rifle, MDT offers a more specialized alternative.
The MDT ACC Premier Gen2 – Howa 1500 Short Action provides a dedicated competition platform with a rigid 15" forend, integrated ARCA mounting, modular weight adjustment, and refined ergonomics for positional shooting.
For a purpose-built competition rifle, the ACC Premier Gen2 offers greater specialization. But for shooters who want one Howa 1500 capable of hunting, precision target shooting, and competing, the XRS remains one of MDT's most versatile chassis systems.
Pete's Pillars is an authorized MDT dealer.
MDT XRS Howa 1500 Short Action FDE Chassis – Hunting & Precision Rifle Competition
The MDT XRS Howa 1500 Short Action Chassis in Flat Dark Earth (104690-FDE) combines the familiar styling and comfortable ergonomics of a traditional rifle stock with the rigidity, adjustability, and modular performance of a modern precision rifle chassis.
Designed for compatible right-hand Howa 1500 short-action rifles, the XRS provides an excellent foundation for hunting, long-range target shooting, and PRS competition. Its Flat Dark Earth finish complements the classic stock profile while offering a distinctive, field-ready appearance for a custom precision rifle build.
Why We Recommend the MDT XRS
At Pete's Pillars, we believe the MDT XRS is one of the most underrated chassis systems MDT makes. While dedicated competition chassis often receive the most attention, the XRS offers something arguably more valuable to many rifle owners: versatility.
It retains the familiar feel and traditional appearance of a conventional rifle stock while delivering the structural advantages of a full aluminum chassis. You can hunt with it, compete with it, and customize it without committing your rifle to one particular discipline.
For Howa 1500 owners, this combination is especially appealing. The XRS provides rigid action support, adjustable ergonomics, and modular accessory mounting while retaining the comfortable handling characteristics of a traditional hunting stock.
Beneath its textured polymer exterior is a full-length CNC-machined 6061 aluminum core with precision V-block bedding. Adjustable cheek height, spacer-adjustable length of pull, and interchangeable grips allow shooters to personalize their fit without sacrificing traditional stock ergonomics.
It's the traditional rifle-stock aesthetic many shooters prefer, with the performance and adaptability of a modern precision chassis underneath.
One Howa 1500 Chassis for Hunting & Competition
The greatest strength of the MDT XRS is how easily it adapts to different shooting applications. Rather than choosing between a conventional hunting stock and a dedicated competition chassis, the XRS provides a practical foundation for both.
- Hunting: Traditional stock geometry, textured gripping surfaces, and adjustable ergonomics provide familiar handling and comfort for field rifles.
- PRS & Precision Rifle Competition: Rigid aluminum bedding, optional chassis weights, and accessory mounting positions support positional shooting and rifle balance customization.
- Long-Range Target Shooting: Adjustable cheek height and length of pull help establish a comfortable, repeatable shooting position behind precision optics.
- Custom Howa 1500 Builds: An adaptable foundation for compatible Howa short-action barreled actions, including precision and varmint configurations.
For shooters who want one capable rifle rather than maintaining separate hunting and competition setups, the XRS offers an excellent balance of practicality and precision-oriented features.
MDT XRS Howa 1500 SA FDE Features & Specifications
- Manufacturer: MDT – Modular Driven Technologies
- Model: XRS Chassis System
- Part Number: 104690-FDE
- Compatibility: Howa 1500 Short Action, Right Hand
- Color: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
- Full-length CNC-machined 6061 aluminum core
- Precision V-block aluminum bedding interface
- High-strength textured polymer exterior panels
- Adjustable cheek riser for proper optic alignment
- Spacer-adjustable length of pull, approximately 13.25" to 15+"
- Interchangeable angled and vertical grips included
- 12" M-LOK forend for accessory mounting
- Integrated barricade stop
- Ambidextrous magazine release
- AICS-pattern magazine interface with Howa-specific fitment requirements
- Approximate chassis weight: 3.9 lbs, depending on inlet
Fitment Note: Designed for compatible right-hand Howa 1500 Short Action centerfire rifles. Not intended for Howa Mini Action or Long Action receivers. Confirm action dimensions, chambering, and magazine compatibility before ordering. The XRS incorporates its own aluminum bedding interface and does not require separate pillar bedding.
Customize Your MDT XRS – Forends, Weights & Balance
One of the greatest advantages of the XRS is its ability to evolve with your shooting. Keep the chassis streamlined for hunting, or add strategically positioned weights and mounting accessories to tailor its balance and handling for precision rifle competition.
- MDT XRS Enclosed Forend – 105277-BLK: Upgrade to an enclosed aluminum forend with integrated full-length ARCA/RRS dovetail mounting and additional M-LOK attachment positions. An excellent option for precision rifle competitors using ARCA-compatible bipods, tripods, and positional shooting accessories.
- MDT XRS Forend Weight – 105252-BLK: Add approximately 1 lb of internal forward weight to fine-tune rifle balance while preserving the clean exterior profile of the XRS chassis.
- MDT XRS Buttstock LOP Spacer Weight – 105330-BLK: Add approximately 0.8 lb of rearward weight while increasing length of pull by 0.5". A practical option for balancing heavier barrels, optics, and forward-mounted accessories.
- Pete's Pillars M-LOK Mini Weights – PPWM: Our American-made steel mini weights provide 6 oz per pair of compact exterior weight adjustment. Case-hardened and black nitrided, they offer a practical way to fine-tune chassis balance without oversized exterior weights.
Complete Your Howa 1500 Build – AICS Magazines
The MDT XRS Howa 1500 Short Action features an integrated AICS-pattern detachable magazine interface. However, the Howa receiver has unique geometry that makes proper magazine selection especially important.
For supported short-action chamberings such as .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor, MDT polymer AICS magazines are worth considering. Always verify magazine fitment for your specific Howa configuration.
Important Magazine Compatibility: Howa 1500 receivers can present interference with some AICS-pattern magazines, particularly metal-bodied designs. Magazine fitment and reliable feeding should be confirmed with MDT for your specific rifle and cartridge before ordering. Not all AICS-pattern magazines are interchangeable in the Howa XRS.
Want a Dedicated Competition Chassis? Explore MDT ACC Premier Gen2
The XRS is an outstanding crossover between hunting and precision rifle competition. For Howa 1500 owners building a dedicated PRS or long-range competition rifle, MDT offers a more specialized alternative.
The MDT ACC Premier Gen2 – Howa 1500 Short Action provides a dedicated competition platform with a rigid 15" forend, integrated ARCA mounting, modular weight adjustment, and refined ergonomics for positional shooting.
For a purpose-built competition rifle, the ACC Premier Gen2 offers greater specialization. But for shooters who want one Howa 1500 capable of hunting, precision target shooting, and competing, the XRS remains one of MDT's most versatile chassis systems.
Pete's Pillars is an authorized MDT dealer.
