PETE'S PILLARS | USA-MADE PRECISION CHASSIS COMPONENTS
Weight Where It Counts. Machining You Can See.
Serious rifle balance deserves serious hardware. Pete's Pillars Pocketed M-LOK Exterior Forend Weights put 11.5 ounces per pair of case-hardened, black-nitrided steel on your forend, with a distinctive recessed design that shows off the machining behind the part.
Whether you're building for PRS, NRL22, or long-range centerfire, a well-balanced rifle feels different when it settles onto a bag or barricade. These USA-made weights put useful mass along compatible M-LOK mounting positions, letting you tune how the rifle rests, tracks through recoil, and returns to target. They're built to work, and machined to look the part.
Pocketed Profile. Precision Steel. Purposeful Balance.
Instead of an uninterrupted solid face, each weight features a machined recessed profile. It's a distinctive finish for a rifle that has already had real thought put into its components, without giving up the practical job of exterior forend weight. A complete pair adds 11.5 oz (approximately 0.72 lb), or about 5.75 oz per weight.
We manufacture these from USA-sourced cold-rolled steel, with case hardening and black nitriding for a tough, dark finish. The compact exterior footprint also serves as a replaceable contact surface when you're working around barricades. Let the weights take the scrape, not your expensive chassis.
Two Profiles. Your Ideal Balance.
Prefer a solid, maximum-mass setup? Our Pete's Pillars Solid M-LOK Exterior Forend Weights add 12.3 oz per pair. This pocketed set weighs 11.5 oz and brings a more visibly machined look to the same basic weight-tuning job. Neither is a compromise: choose the profile and mass that belong on your rifle.
Weight placement matters as much as the number on the scale. Position these steel modules along your forend to help shift the balance point and settle the rifle in supported shooting positions. A compact rimfire competition rifle and a heavy centerfire rig may need different setups; with M-LOK mounting, you have room to experiment and dial in what feels right.
Build the Whole Rifle Around the Balance Point
On an MDT Oryx, our Pete's Pillars Oryx Rear Buttstock Weight with QD Cups lets you tune the other end of the rifle, while MDT Oryx M-LOK Side Panels provide added exterior mounting positions. For a dedicated precision rimfire build, the XLR Element 4.0 Chassis gives you M-LOK accessory flexibility. Pairing a heavyweight setup with a Lilja 26-inch CZ 455/457 Match Barrel makes thoughtful weight placement even more valuable.
We also offer MDT M-LOK Exterior Forend Weights and the MDT ACC Premier Gen2 Forend Tip Weight for shooters tuning different mounting layouts. The same principles carry into centerfire precision: explore our Remington 700 Parts & Upgrades Collection for chassis systems and complementary equipment.
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Pete's Pillars
Product: Pocketed M-LOK Exterior Forend Weights
Pair Weight: 11.5 oz (approximately 0.72 lb)
Weight per Piece: Approximately 5.75 oz
Design: Recessed/Pocketed Exterior Profile
Material: USA-Sourced Cold-Rolled Steel
Heat Treatment: Case Hardened
Finish: Black Nitride
Mounting: Compatible M-LOK Surfaces
Includes: Two Weights and M-LOK Mounting Hardware
Manufactured: USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Solid or pocketed, M-LOK fit, rifle balance, and what comes in the box.
What is different about the pocketed and solid Pete's Pillars weights?
Both are machined steel M-LOK forend weights built for the same job: putting useful mass where your rifle needs it. The pocketed pair has machined recesses and weighs 11.5 oz. The solid pair weighs 12.3 oz. Choose the pocketed look and slightly lighter setup, or go solid when maximum mass is the priority.
How much does the pocketed pair weigh?
11.5 ounces total, or approximately 5.75 ounces per weight. You get meaningful forward ballast in a compact two-piece package, and you decide where along your M-LOK forend it belongs.
Will these help with recoil control and rifle balance?
That is what they are built for. More mass in the right place helps a competition rifle feel planted on a bag or barricade and can make its recoil movement easier to manage. Position the weights to get the balance you want, instead of simply adding weight everywhere.
Do they fit MDT, XLR, and other M-LOK chassis?
Yes, on compatible M-LOK mounting surfaces with room for the weights and hardware. They are right at home on precision-rifle builds using MDT and XLR equipment. If your setup uses an Oryx, compatible M-LOK side panels can open up additional mounting positions.
Can the weights help protect my chassis on barricades?
Yes. Exterior steel weights can take contact from bags, barricades, and hard obstacles instead of putting every scrape directly on the side of an expensive chassis. They are working accessories, not just added ballast.
Should I choose pocketed weights for a rifle with a heavy bull barrel?
That depends on the balance point you are after. A heavy bull barrel already puts substantial mass up front. Pocketed weights let you add a useful 11.5 oz where needed; if you want the heavier option, choose our 12.3 oz solid pair. Set the rifle up for the way you actually shoot.
What comes with the weights?
One matched pair of Pete's Pillars pocketed steel forend weights and the M-LOK mounting hardware. They arrive with the case-hardened, black-nitrided finish already applied.
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