LSS Chassis vs LSS-XL Chassis

ninosdemente · December 13, 2019, 10:56 AM

I found an MDT chassis on sale. The seller sent me a picture and looks like it's from a Savage 10BA Stealth complete stock, except magazine. Is there a big difference between the two chassis other than one being longer than the other?

At the price they are asking ($300 + s&h), I guess I shouldn't complain. Just trying to get an idea of what I am getting into. It is for a Savage 12 SA .223 and will be for bench rest shooting only.

Guess the only curiosity is how annoying/problem it is when resting on bags? Looks like the bag will be fairly close than what I am use to. I don't really use bipod but I do have one if I have no other choice. Thanks in advanced.

Slimbo · December 21, 2019, 03:12 PM

I think the XL would suite your needs better. Is your 12 a top or bottom bolt release?

ninosdemente · December 26, 2019, 11:23 PM

Top bolt release. Savage 12FV no SA

ed308 · December 27, 2019, 07:30 PM

I've owned both. Sold the LSS and kept the LSS XL. I would get the LSS XL. Sold the LSS for $250.

As a side note, MDT puts their chassis on sale for Thanksgiving. I purchased a blemish LSS XL for $100 last year. Purchased a blemish ESS with the butt stock for around $450. Got a TAC21 last year for $400. They have great deal when they run a sale.

ninosdemente · December 28, 2019, 02:41 AM

I did see the sale but waited too long for it as I was trying to figure out what I needed, where I could get it to make a complete chassis. The LSS XL was for $300, blem and only had fixed stock option available. Was trying to figure out if I could use magpul buttstock and looking for the tube. As always waited too long and the one I needed/wanted was no longer available for the Savage. Which is why I was trying to get this one I found which the person has not sold it yet. For $300 I get the complete set.... just wondering about the LSS chassis.

In MDT, even the magazines were on sale as well. That would have been great to get the one you got for $100, $200 less than this year. What blem did yours have? Just curious. Thanks.

ed308 · December 28, 2019, 03:45 PM

The ESS purchased this year has only a small blemish in the machining due to an extra grove cut in the top of the chassis where the butt stock attaches. Most probably wouldn't notice it. I couldn't find anything wrong with the TAC21 chassis. Paid full retail for my LSS chassis. The LSS XL looks like it was a demo since it has some wear. But for $100, I can't complain.

ninosdemente · December 29, 2019, 01:18 AM

Oh well, should have taken advantage when it was available.

December 13, 2019, 10:56 AM	#1
ninosdemente Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2017 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 831	LSS Chassis vs LSS-XL Chassis I found an MDT chassis on sale. The seller sent me a picture and looks like it's from a Savage 10BA Stealth complete stock, except magazine. Is there a big difference between the two chassis other than one being longer than the other? At the price they are asking ($300 + s&h), I guess I shouldn't complain. Just trying to get an idea of what I am getting into. It is for a Savage 12 SA .223 and will be for bench rest shooting only. Guess the only curiosity is how annoying/problem it is when resting on bags? Looks like the bag will be fairly close than what I am use to. I don't really use bipod but I do have one if I have no other choice. Thanks in advanced.

December 21, 2019, 03:12 PM	#2
Slimbo Member Join Date: January 10, 2006 Location: Tejas Posts: 35	I think the XL would suite your needs better. Is your 12 a top or bottom bolt release?

December 26, 2019, 11:23 PM	#3
ninosdemente Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2017 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 831	Top bolt release. Savage 12FV no SA

December 27, 2019, 07:30 PM	#4
ed308 Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,147	I've owned both. Sold the LSS and kept the LSS XL. I would get the LSS XL. Sold the LSS for $250. As a side note, MDT puts their chassis on sale for Thanksgiving. I purchased a blemish LSS XL for $100 last year. Purchased a blemish ESS with the butt stock for around $450. Got a TAC21 last year for $400. They have great deal when they run a sale.

December 28, 2019, 02:41 AM	#5
ninosdemente Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2017 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 831	I did see the sale but waited too long for it as I was trying to figure out what I needed, where I could get it to make a complete chassis. The LSS XL was for $300, blem and only had fixed stock option available. Was trying to figure out if I could use magpul buttstock and looking for the tube. As always waited too long and the one I needed/wanted was no longer available for the Savage. Which is why I was trying to get this one I found which the person has not sold it yet. For $300 I get the complete set.... just wondering about the LSS chassis. In MDT, even the magazines were on sale as well. That would have been great to get the one you got for $100, $200 less than this year. What blem did yours have? Just curious. Thanks.

December 28, 2019, 03:45 PM	#6
ed308 Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,147	The ESS purchased this year has only a small blemish in the machining due to an extra grove cut in the top of the chassis where the butt stock attaches. Most probably wouldn't notice it. I couldn't find anything wrong with the TAC21 chassis. Paid full retail for my LSS chassis. The LSS XL looks like it was a demo since it has some wear. But for $100, I can't complain.

December 29, 2019, 01:18 AM	#7
ninosdemente Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2017 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 831	Oh well, should have taken advantage when it was available.