MDT Sporting Goods

Over the years, there have been more innovations in chassis systems than any other rifle component to facilitate precision rifle shooting. Behind these efforts to take rifle modularity and precision to the next level are companies like MDT Sporting Goods, which continue to push the capabilities of rifle technology. Headquartered in Chilliwack, BC, MDT serves as a one-stop shop for manufacturing top-of-the-line chassis systems and sniper rifle components for various products, including the Remington 700, Savage, Tikka T3, Howa 1500, Mossberg MVP, and Ruger American rifle platforms.

“We are highly experienced in designing and manufacturing custom rifle components. Whether it is chassis, buttstocks, magazines, scope rings, or bipods, we can make custombranded products to suit any military specifications,” says Maarten Van Ruitenburg, CEO of MDT.

Founded in 2009, MDT is an established name in the precision shooting community. Its products are designed to maximize the accuracy and modularity of a rifle system and leverage technology like lights, lasers, night vision, and thermal clip-on devices. Users can add and remove components and accessories to the chassis, whether AR-style buttstocks, MDT-designed buttstocks, grips, weights, lights, and support equipment like tripods and bipods.

MDT’s recent development, the M24 chassis system, is designed to enhance the use of military rifles. The M24 was built to maximize accuracy, reliability, and modularity. The chassis features an integral folding buttstock with an easily adjustable length-ofpull and comb height and an M-LOK for end with attachable MIL-STD-1913/ Picatinny rails.

Under the hood of its product portfolio is MDT’s drive to improve its chassis components to match evolving needs. MDT develops products that enhance the shooter’s ability by covering all use cases, including competition, hunting, defense, and law enforcement. For OEMs that want to draw on a product line or a military segment with specific rifle requirements, MDT customizes solutions as per their requirements. MDT’s off-the-shelf products cater readily to civilian and defense market demands.

For competitive shooting, the engineers at MDT have developed a chassis based on athlete input. The result was a game-changing product called the MDT ACC Chassis System that performs at the range and in the field, enabling shooters to excel in competitions worldwide.

The company’s aptitude was recently showcased during its engagement with the Israeli Defense Forces, which needed to ensure that all rifle components used by their personnel were up to the mark. MDT leveraged its skills and upgraded the IDF’s precision rifles to a chassis system, facilitating unparalleled customization. By eliminating the need to purchase new rifles, the Israeli Defense Forces could upgrade their current weapons systems and save a lot of money.

With a drive for applied technology, MDT recently released an electromagnetic trigger that leverages programming and battery power to improve accuracy and provide a more consistent trigger pull. Beta testing will begin in November, and the product will be showcased at the 2023 Shot Show. Moving ahead with an illustrated product suite, the company is spearheading over 20 new active product development projects using aluminum, polymer, wood, and carbon fiber, which will revolutionize the rifle system.