MDT XRS CHASSIS SYSTEM | SAVAGE AXIS SHORT ACTION | FLAT DARK EARTH | 114063-FDE
Give the Axis a Real Stock. In Earth Tones.
The MDT XRS wraps a full-length CNC-machined 6061 aluminum core in high-strength textured polymer panels, with a precision aluminum V-block bedding system, a quick-adjust cheek piece, 13.25″ to 15″+ of spacer-adjustable length of pull and a 12″ M-LOK forend. It also converts the rifle to AICS-pattern magazines. About 3.9 lbs depending on inlet. This is Flat Dark Earth.
The Savage Axis is one of the best values in a centerfire rifle and it comes in one of the most disappointing stocks on the market. Hollow, flexy, and sized for nobody. The XRS is the fix that actually changes outcomes: a machined aluminum core so the rifle stops moving under load, a V-block bedding system giving the action a repeatable seat, a free-floated barrel, and a stock you can set to your own length of pull and cheek height. The magazine conversion is the quiet bonus, since AICS-pattern magazines are the standard everyone else builds for. Use it for: deer and elk rifles, long-range practice, PRS Production and club matches, and any Axis build where the barreled action deserves better than what it shipped in.
Bedding and Core, Not Just a Shell.
The core runs the full length of the stock in 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum, with the polymer panels over it carrying the texture and keeping the thing comfortable to hold in cold weather. The aluminum V-block is the part that earns the money: it gives the receiver a machined, repeatable seat instead of letting it settle into polymer, and it keeps your zero where you left it after travel. The barrel is free-floated, with a maximum barrel diameter of about 1.250″ based on MDT's Remington 700 figure, so confirm your contour if you're running something heavy.
Set It Up for Your Body.
Length of pull adjusts with four included spacers from 13.25″ to 15″ and beyond, which is a wider range than most chassis and covers a shooter in a t-shirt, the same shooter in a parka, and a growing kid. The quick-adjust cheek piece goes to a maximum height of 1.50″, enough to get behind a tall scope on a 20 MOA base without craning. The grip is a replaceable overmolded system and MDT supplies both an angled and a vertical grip, so you're not buying one separately to find out which you prefer. Sling swivel studs on the buttstock and forend plus integrated QD cups handle your sling.
A 12″ Forend You Can Mount To.
The forend is M-LOK along its length and takes ARCA or Picatinny rail sections, so you pick the standard rather than inherit one. Bolt on an ARCA rail for a Ckye-Pod, a barricade stop for stage work, bag-riding wings, or forend weight to settle the rifle. If you'd rather not buy a rail section at all, the XRS Enclosed Forend has integral ARCA along its full length and re-uses your existing side panels.
Why Flat Dark Earth?
FDE is the working finish. It doesn't flash in the sun the way black does on a bright range day, it hides dust and handling marks instead of showing every one, and it disappears into dry grass, brush and fall timber. On a deer rifle that rides in a truck and gets dragged through fencerows, that matters more than it does on a bench gun. MDT runs FDE across their line, so accessories and magazines like the FDE 10-round AICS tie in without hunting for shades. Prefer the stealthier look? The same chassis comes in Black.
Our Take
Weight Out Front Is the Cheapest Improvement Left
Once the bedding and the fit are sorted, the next thing that changes how the rifle behaves is where the mass sits. We machine M-LOK exterior forend weights for MDT chassis in a 12.3 oz 2-pack and a 6 oz mini 2-pack, plus machined M-LOK backing T-nuts, all made in the USA right here in Michigan. Bolt them to the forend and the reticle stops jumping between shots on a light rifle.
See our M-LOK Forend Weights →Pair It With
MDT AICS 10-Round MagazineThe XRS converts you to AICS pattern
Our M-LOK Forend Weights12.3 oz 2-pack, made in USA
MDT Ckye-Pod Gen 3Pan, cant and rapid leg deployment
Short Action
AICS-Pattern Magazines
The XRS converts the Axis to AICS pattern. Match the magazine to your cartridge and how flush you want it to sit.
MDTAICS Polymer 10-Round.308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor, short action.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Poly / Metal 10-Round.308 and 6.5 CM, reinforced feed lips.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Polymer 5-Round.308 and 6.5 Creedmoor.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Flush-Mount 3-RoundSits flush for carry and prone.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Metal 12-Round, 6BRShort action 6BR, steel body.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Polymer 10-Round, .223Short action .223 Rem.Shop Now →
MDTAICS 3-Round, 300 WSM / 6.5 PRCShort magnum feeding.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Metal 5-Round300 WSM, 6.5 PRC, 7mm WSM.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Polymer 10-Round FDE.308 Win, flat dark earth.Shop Now →
Build It Out
Weights, Grips, Rails & Stage Hardware
Our machined weights first, then MDT, Midwest Industries, Ergo and GrovTec.
Made in USAPete's PillarsM-LOK Forend Weights 12.3 ozExterior weights, 2-pack. Fits MDT.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsM-LOK Mini Weights 6 ozFiner tuning, 2-pack.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsM-LOK Backing T-NutsMachined backing nuts, 2-pack.Shop Now →
MDTXRS Forend WeightMDT's own weight for the XRS forend.Shop Now →
MDTLOP Spacer & Weight KitFits XRS, HNT-26, SCS and CCS.Shop Now →
MDTButtstock Spacer KitFine-tune your length of pull.Shop Now →
MDTVertical Grip EliteLarger grip, adjustable angle and reach.Shop Now →
MDTPistol Grip EliteThe angled Elite grip.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK Adjustable Thumb RestSets thumb position behind the grip.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK ARCA Rail 10.25"Adds ARCA to the M-LOK forend.Shop Now →
Midwest Industries3-Slot M-LOK Picatinny RailAdds a Pic section to the forend.Shop Now →
Ergo GripM-LOK Barricade StopBarricade and hand stop.Shop Now →
Midwest IndustriesBarricade / Hand StopM-LOK stop for stage work.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK Baker WingsBag-riding wings for positional work.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK Rear Bag RiderAluminum rider for the rear bag.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK QD Sling MountStandard rotation QD sling point.Shop Now →
GrovTecPush-Button QD Swivels 1.25"For the integrated QD cups. 2-pack.Shop Now →
The Next Level
One Step at a Time.
- Step one: the XRS Enclosed Forend. Integral ARCA along the full length, extra M-LOK up top, encloses the barrel, and it re-uses your existing side panels. The cheapest real upgrade to this chassis.
- Step two, when you're ready: the MDT HNT-26 Savage SA, a folding carbon fiber chassis for when weight and packability matter more than price.
- Or put it toward glass and a bipod instead. On a rifle this size that's usually the bigger gain.
Did You Know?
Pete's Pillars Sells More Than Pillars.
From centerfire chassis to optics and reloading, outfit every rifle in the safe in one place.
Optics & Mounts
Bipods & Magazines
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: MDT (Modular Driven Technologies)
MPN: 114063-FDE
Chassis Series: XRS Chassis System
Inlet: Savage Axis Short Action
Color: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
Core: Full-Length CNC-Machined 6061 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Panels: High-Strength Textured Polymer
Bedding: Precision Aluminum V-Block System
Weight: Approx. 3.9 lbs (Varies by Inlet)
Length of Pull: 13.25″ to 15″+, Four Spacers Included
Cheek Piece: Quick-Adjust, Max Height 1.50″
Grip: Replaceable Overmolded Textured System; Angled and Vertical Grips Supplied
Forend: 12″, M-LOK; Accepts ARCA or Picatinny Rail Sections
Barrel: Free-Floated; Max Barrel Diameter Approx. 1.250″
Magazines: Standard AICS Pattern
Sling: Sling Swivel Studs on Buttstock and Forend, Plus Integrated QD Cups
Frequently Asked Questions
Fitment, magazines, barrels, adjustment and building it out.
Will it fit my rifle?
This is the Savage Axis short action inlet. The Axis and the Savage 110 are different actions, so if you have a 110-pattern rifle you want the Savage SA XRS or the Savage LA CIP XRS instead. Worth knowing: MDT currently lists 2026 Savage 110 models as not compatible with their chassis, so if your rifle is new, check with us first.
What magazines does it take?
Standard AICS-pattern short action magazines, which is one of the real reasons to put an Axis in a chassis. Match it to your cartridge: MDT polymer 10-round .308 / 6.5 CM, 5-round, a flush-mount 3-round for carry, .223 Rem, or 300 WSM / 6.5 PRC. All our magazines are here.
Will it clear my barrel?
The barrel is free-floated, and MDT publishes a maximum barrel diameter of about 1.250″ measured on a Remington 700 action. A factory Axis barrel has plenty of room. If you've rebarreled to a heavy contour, send us the dimension and we'll check it before you order.
Do I need to buy a grip?
No. MDT supplies both an angled and a vertical grip, and the grip system is replaceable. If you want to change it later, the Vertical Grip Elite and Pistol Grip Elite are the larger Elite options with adjustable angle and reach.
How do I mount a bipod?
The 12″ forend is M-LOK and accepts ARCA or Picatinny sections, so add an M-LOK ARCA rail and clamp a Ckye-Pod Gen 3. For hunting weight, the Mountain Bipod is 5.7 oz and the BackCountry is carbon and titanium. Want integral ARCA with no rail to buy? That's the Enclosed Forend.
XRS or Oryx for an Axis?
We only carry parts we trust, can stand behind and know are built with quality, so you're in good hands either way. The Oryx Sportsman is the simpler aluminum chassis and a big step up from factory. The Oryx in Snow Camo is the same chassis in a custom Cerakote finish. The XRS sits between them with the full-length core, the widest length-of-pull range and the longest forend, so it's the one to buy if you're going to keep adding to the rifle.
Will the FDE match my other gear?
MDT's Flat Dark Earth is consistent across their own line, so this chassis matches their FDE accessories and the FDE AICS magazine. Across brands, FDE shades vary a little, so expect close rather than exact. If you need an exact match to a barrel, an optic or a stock you already own, we run custom Cerakote in house with fast in-stock lead times on most builds — send us the details.
Does Pete's Pillars sell more than chassis?
Yes. We machine our own CZ 457 parts, match barrels, M-LOK weights and pillar bedding here in Michigan, and we run custom Cerakote in house. We also carry chassis from MDT, XLR and Grey Birch, barrels from Lilja and L3i, magazines, optics, bipods and reloading gear like the Area 419 ZERO press.
Small Change. Big Impact. Pete's Pillars.
MDT XRS CHASSIS SYSTEM | SAVAGE AXIS SHORT ACTION | FLAT DARK EARTH | 114063-FDE
Give the Axis a Real Stock. In Earth Tones.
The MDT XRS wraps a full-length CNC-machined 6061 aluminum core in high-strength textured polymer panels, with a precision aluminum V-block bedding system, a quick-adjust cheek piece, 13.25″ to 15″+ of spacer-adjustable length of pull and a 12″ M-LOK forend. It also converts the rifle to AICS-pattern magazines. About 3.9 lbs depending on inlet. This is Flat Dark Earth.
The Savage Axis is one of the best values in a centerfire rifle and it comes in one of the most disappointing stocks on the market. Hollow, flexy, and sized for nobody. The XRS is the fix that actually changes outcomes: a machined aluminum core so the rifle stops moving under load, a V-block bedding system giving the action a repeatable seat, a free-floated barrel, and a stock you can set to your own length of pull and cheek height. The magazine conversion is the quiet bonus, since AICS-pattern magazines are the standard everyone else builds for. Use it for: deer and elk rifles, long-range practice, PRS Production and club matches, and any Axis build where the barreled action deserves better than what it shipped in.
Bedding and Core, Not Just a Shell.
The core runs the full length of the stock in 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum, with the polymer panels over it carrying the texture and keeping the thing comfortable to hold in cold weather. The aluminum V-block is the part that earns the money: it gives the receiver a machined, repeatable seat instead of letting it settle into polymer, and it keeps your zero where you left it after travel. The barrel is free-floated, with a maximum barrel diameter of about 1.250″ based on MDT's Remington 700 figure, so confirm your contour if you're running something heavy.
Set It Up for Your Body.
Length of pull adjusts with four included spacers from 13.25″ to 15″ and beyond, which is a wider range than most chassis and covers a shooter in a t-shirt, the same shooter in a parka, and a growing kid. The quick-adjust cheek piece goes to a maximum height of 1.50″, enough to get behind a tall scope on a 20 MOA base without craning. The grip is a replaceable overmolded system and MDT supplies both an angled and a vertical grip, so you're not buying one separately to find out which you prefer. Sling swivel studs on the buttstock and forend plus integrated QD cups handle your sling.
A 12″ Forend You Can Mount To.
The forend is M-LOK along its length and takes ARCA or Picatinny rail sections, so you pick the standard rather than inherit one. Bolt on an ARCA rail for a Ckye-Pod, a barricade stop for stage work, bag-riding wings, or forend weight to settle the rifle. If you'd rather not buy a rail section at all, the XRS Enclosed Forend has integral ARCA along its full length and re-uses your existing side panels.
Why Flat Dark Earth?
FDE is the working finish. It doesn't flash in the sun the way black does on a bright range day, it hides dust and handling marks instead of showing every one, and it disappears into dry grass, brush and fall timber. On a deer rifle that rides in a truck and gets dragged through fencerows, that matters more than it does on a bench gun. MDT runs FDE across their line, so accessories and magazines like the FDE 10-round AICS tie in without hunting for shades. Prefer the stealthier look? The same chassis comes in Black.
Our Take
Weight Out Front Is the Cheapest Improvement Left
Once the bedding and the fit are sorted, the next thing that changes how the rifle behaves is where the mass sits. We machine M-LOK exterior forend weights for MDT chassis in a 12.3 oz 2-pack and a 6 oz mini 2-pack, plus machined M-LOK backing T-nuts, all made in the USA right here in Michigan. Bolt them to the forend and the reticle stops jumping between shots on a light rifle.
See our M-LOK Forend Weights →Pair It With
MDT AICS 10-Round MagazineThe XRS converts you to AICS pattern
Our M-LOK Forend Weights12.3 oz 2-pack, made in USA
MDT Ckye-Pod Gen 3Pan, cant and rapid leg deployment
Short Action
AICS-Pattern Magazines
The XRS converts the Axis to AICS pattern. Match the magazine to your cartridge and how flush you want it to sit.
MDTAICS Polymer 10-Round.308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor, short action.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Poly / Metal 10-Round.308 and 6.5 CM, reinforced feed lips.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Polymer 5-Round.308 and 6.5 Creedmoor.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Flush-Mount 3-RoundSits flush for carry and prone.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Metal 12-Round, 6BRShort action 6BR, steel body.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Polymer 10-Round, .223Short action .223 Rem.Shop Now →
MDTAICS 3-Round, 300 WSM / 6.5 PRCShort magnum feeding.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Metal 5-Round300 WSM, 6.5 PRC, 7mm WSM.Shop Now →
MDTAICS Polymer 10-Round FDE.308 Win, flat dark earth.Shop Now →
Build It Out
Weights, Grips, Rails & Stage Hardware
Our machined weights first, then MDT, Midwest Industries, Ergo and GrovTec.
Made in USAPete's PillarsM-LOK Forend Weights 12.3 ozExterior weights, 2-pack. Fits MDT.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsM-LOK Mini Weights 6 ozFiner tuning, 2-pack.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsM-LOK Backing T-NutsMachined backing nuts, 2-pack.Shop Now →
MDTXRS Forend WeightMDT's own weight for the XRS forend.Shop Now →
MDTLOP Spacer & Weight KitFits XRS, HNT-26, SCS and CCS.Shop Now →
MDTButtstock Spacer KitFine-tune your length of pull.Shop Now →
MDTVertical Grip EliteLarger grip, adjustable angle and reach.Shop Now →
MDTPistol Grip EliteThe angled Elite grip.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK Adjustable Thumb RestSets thumb position behind the grip.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK ARCA Rail 10.25"Adds ARCA to the M-LOK forend.Shop Now →
Midwest Industries3-Slot M-LOK Picatinny RailAdds a Pic section to the forend.Shop Now →
Ergo GripM-LOK Barricade StopBarricade and hand stop.Shop Now →
Midwest IndustriesBarricade / Hand StopM-LOK stop for stage work.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK Baker WingsBag-riding wings for positional work.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK Rear Bag RiderAluminum rider for the rear bag.Shop Now →
MDTM-LOK QD Sling MountStandard rotation QD sling point.Shop Now →
GrovTecPush-Button QD Swivels 1.25"For the integrated QD cups. 2-pack.Shop Now →
The Next Level
One Step at a Time.
- Step one: the XRS Enclosed Forend. Integral ARCA along the full length, extra M-LOK up top, encloses the barrel, and it re-uses your existing side panels. The cheapest real upgrade to this chassis.
- Step two, when you're ready: the MDT HNT-26 Savage SA, a folding carbon fiber chassis for when weight and packability matter more than price.
- Or put it toward glass and a bipod instead. On a rifle this size that's usually the bigger gain.
Did You Know?
Pete's Pillars Sells More Than Pillars.
From centerfire chassis to optics and reloading, outfit every rifle in the safe in one place.
Optics & Mounts
Bipods & Magazines
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: MDT (Modular Driven Technologies)
MPN: 114063-FDE
Chassis Series: XRS Chassis System
Inlet: Savage Axis Short Action
Color: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
Core: Full-Length CNC-Machined 6061 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Panels: High-Strength Textured Polymer
Bedding: Precision Aluminum V-Block System
Weight: Approx. 3.9 lbs (Varies by Inlet)
Length of Pull: 13.25″ to 15″+, Four Spacers Included
Cheek Piece: Quick-Adjust, Max Height 1.50″
Grip: Replaceable Overmolded Textured System; Angled and Vertical Grips Supplied
Forend: 12″, M-LOK; Accepts ARCA or Picatinny Rail Sections
Barrel: Free-Floated; Max Barrel Diameter Approx. 1.250″
Magazines: Standard AICS Pattern
Sling: Sling Swivel Studs on Buttstock and Forend, Plus Integrated QD Cups
Frequently Asked Questions
Fitment, magazines, barrels, adjustment and building it out.
Will it fit my rifle?
This is the Savage Axis short action inlet. The Axis and the Savage 110 are different actions, so if you have a 110-pattern rifle you want the Savage SA XRS or the Savage LA CIP XRS instead. Worth knowing: MDT currently lists 2026 Savage 110 models as not compatible with their chassis, so if your rifle is new, check with us first.
What magazines does it take?
Standard AICS-pattern short action magazines, which is one of the real reasons to put an Axis in a chassis. Match it to your cartridge: MDT polymer 10-round .308 / 6.5 CM, 5-round, a flush-mount 3-round for carry, .223 Rem, or 300 WSM / 6.5 PRC. All our magazines are here.
Will it clear my barrel?
The barrel is free-floated, and MDT publishes a maximum barrel diameter of about 1.250″ measured on a Remington 700 action. A factory Axis barrel has plenty of room. If you've rebarreled to a heavy contour, send us the dimension and we'll check it before you order.
Do I need to buy a grip?
No. MDT supplies both an angled and a vertical grip, and the grip system is replaceable. If you want to change it later, the Vertical Grip Elite and Pistol Grip Elite are the larger Elite options with adjustable angle and reach.
How do I mount a bipod?
The 12″ forend is M-LOK and accepts ARCA or Picatinny sections, so add an M-LOK ARCA rail and clamp a Ckye-Pod Gen 3. For hunting weight, the Mountain Bipod is 5.7 oz and the BackCountry is carbon and titanium. Want integral ARCA with no rail to buy? That's the Enclosed Forend.
XRS or Oryx for an Axis?
We only carry parts we trust, can stand behind and know are built with quality, so you're in good hands either way. The Oryx Sportsman is the simpler aluminum chassis and a big step up from factory. The Oryx in Snow Camo is the same chassis in a custom Cerakote finish. The XRS sits between them with the full-length core, the widest length-of-pull range and the longest forend, so it's the one to buy if you're going to keep adding to the rifle.
Will the FDE match my other gear?
MDT's Flat Dark Earth is consistent across their own line, so this chassis matches their FDE accessories and the FDE AICS magazine. Across brands, FDE shades vary a little, so expect close rather than exact. If you need an exact match to a barrel, an optic or a stock you already own, we run custom Cerakote in house with fast in-stock lead times on most builds — send us the details.
Does Pete's Pillars sell more than chassis?
Yes. We machine our own CZ 457 parts, match barrels, M-LOK weights and pillar bedding here in Michigan, and we run custom Cerakote in house. We also carry chassis from MDT, XLR and Grey Birch, barrels from Lilja and L3i, magazines, optics, bipods and reloading gear like the Area 419 ZERO press.
Small Change. Big Impact. Pete's Pillars.
| Brand | MDT |
| Gun Platform | Savage Axis |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Chassis Series | XRS |
| Type | Chassis |