r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Sep 18 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/OntarioGunEnthusiast Sep 21 '22

While I'm waiting for my RPAL, I've been doing a lot a research about bolt action rifles. I've been looking into rifles, actions, stocks, chassis, etc. I have a question what do I need to connect a carbine buttstock like Luth-AR MBA-3 to to a chassis like MDT LSS-XL Gen2 (with carbine buttstock interface)? I've seen conflicting and confusing articles/videos on the Internet.

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u/ggdrguy Sep 22 '22

Since the chassis itself doesn’t come with it you would need a buffer tube, likely a fixed style(non adjustable) for aesthetics reason. The Luth-ar works with either commercial or milspec specs so either are fine. I will say after owning both, the mdt is definitely a superior buttstock and I would recommend buying one from them with the chassis.

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u/OntarioGunEnthusiast Sep 22 '22

Thanks for the reply! So I don't need the buffer body and spring?

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u/ggdrguy Sep 22 '22

To me the body would be the buffer tube that you do need, what you don’t need is the spring or the plunger(what rides on the spring)

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u/OntarioGunEnthusiast Sep 22 '22

The reason I am interested in Luth-AR MBA-3 is that I noticed it is used in Howa HCR and Mossberg MVP precision. I've been looking for a .223 Rem bolt action chassis rifle to begin with, for ammo costs. Unfortunately I'm a perfectionist and very picky, so I came up with the idea of building a rifle using Howa .223 Rem Barreled action, MDT LSS-XL Gen2 chassis, Luth-AR MBA-3 or MBA-1, MDT folding stock adapter, MDT grip and a muzzle brake. Then I realized Ruger Precision Rifle .308 is cheaper! Unfortunately it's not available in .223 Rem anymore.

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u/ggdrguy Sep 22 '22

I only mention that because I have a Howa apc Canadian with the Luth-ar stock and took it off in favour of the mdt. It feels way better quality and make. If you can wait mdt usually has a big sale for Black Friday .