{"id":1810,"date":"2023-11-23T09:23:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T09:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=1810"},"modified":"2023-11-23T09:23:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T09:23:19","slug":"gear-review-ultradyne-ud-rifle-chassis-and-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=1810","title":{"rendered":"Gear Review: Ultradyne UD Rifle Chassis and Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627.jpg\" data-caption=\"Ultradyne UD Chassis and Accessories (image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.)\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"388\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627-696x388.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627-696x388.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627-700x390.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627-754x420.jpg 754w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627-560x312.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_20231022_152554_627.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"Ultradyne UD Chassis and Accessories (image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.)\" title=\"Ultradyne UD Chassis and Accessories (image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.)\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ultradyne UD Chassis and Accessories (image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/\">Ultradyne<\/a> got its reputation building world class precision <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-utradyne-athenac4-dynamount-sight-combo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iron sights<\/a> and quality, innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-ultradyne-apollo-max-muzzle-brake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">muzzle brakes<\/a>. They\u2019ve gone well beyond that now with an impressive, complete catalogue of items. Chief among those is their new <a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/ud-chassis-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UD Chassis<\/a> and chassis accessories.<\/p>\n<p>The value of any<a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/ud-chassis-builder\/\">\u00a0chassis system<\/a> is in its unrivaled modularity and Utradyne has taken advantage of that feature like no other. The UD chassis isn\u2019t just the high quality we\u2019ve come to expect from Ultradyne.\u00a0 It\u2019s as innovative as any of their other products (no small feat) and quite possibly more modular and adaptable than anything else on the market.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543191\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543191\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543191 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_145523-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Right off the bat, Ultradyne distances itself from much of its competition by offering both short action and standard action Remington 700 and Savage footprints.\u00a0 The whole thing is made from a single bar of 6061 T6 Aluminum and finished in 11 different Cerakote colors of your choice.\u00a0 Like most chassis on the market it works with AICS magazines and accepts an barrel with a maximum diameter of 1.35\u2033.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543192\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543192 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543192 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150237-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of real estate for a wide variety of bolt handle positions.\u00a0 I put 4 different bolt guns with Remington 700 footprints through the chassis, and every single one of them fit just fine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543193\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543193\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543193 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543193 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114449-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The UD chassis includes a full-length ARCA intrinsic to the bottom of the chassis itself. That bottom also includes M-LOK slots all along its length, but if you haven\u2019t tried an ARCA system yet, you really need to give it a shot.\u00a0 Like a lot of shooters, I was iffy until I tried it, and now I miss it on every rifle I have that doesn\u2019t incorporate a rail with the stock.<\/p>\n<p>Ultradyne gives you several options in the total handguard\/rail length, 15.3\u2032, 18.5\u2032, 21.6\u2033.\u00a0 The chassis weighs between 17, 19, and 21oz, depending on handguard length.\u00a0 There\u2019s also M-LOK slots along both sides of the handguard. If that rail length isn\u2019t enough for you, UD offers an extension, called the UD Spigot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543195\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543195 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150244-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/ud-spigot\/\">UD Spigot<\/a> attaches to the end of the rail and gives you an additional 3.25\u2033 of forward rail, and also includes two M-LOK slots in the middle. That gives you not just additional ARCA rail space out in front, but if you could also attach a Pic rail piece onto the spigot itself. There is a tiny space between the spigot and the rail, but it\u2019s all so solid and smooth<\/p>\n<p>I had no problems sliding the full length of the rail with any accessory or ball head.\u00a0 Depending on your barrel length and chosen rail length, the spigot could extend your bipod or tripod beyond the muzzle.\u00a0 This is a bit more challenging to move around but, from the prone, offers a shooting platform even more solid and still than heavy bags.<\/p>\n<p>The UD chassis stops at the rear of the receiver.\u00a0 After that, the receiver terminates in an AR style mil-spec buffer tube attachment.\u00a0 You can run any AR style stock you want, or you could put on a buffer tube-to-pic rail adapter and increase your options even further.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543198\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543198\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543198 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543198 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150256-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alternatively, you could just run with a color matched <a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/ud-adjustable-butt-stock\/\">UD Adjustable Stock<\/a>. That would be my choice.\u00a0 In fact, this stock would be my choice for this chassis as well as almost any AR.\u00a0 It locks up with a castle nut, as well as a completely unnecessary set screw.\u00a0 Once in place, the stock adjusts for comb height, length of pull, and cheek rest position.\u00a0 You also adjust the position of the recoil pad itself, including the cant.\u00a0 Beyond these adjustments, you can further alter the weight and geometry of the stock itself.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom rear of the stock has two M-LOK slots for attaching accessories.\u00a0 You could add a folding mono-pod back there, or any of <a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/weighted-bag-rider-2-0-lbs\/\">Ultradyne\u2019s bag riders.<\/a> These are triangular pieces that flatten out the bottom of the stock.\u00a0 One of them (attached in the photos) is aluminum and weighs very little.\u00a0 It just provides support.\u00a0 Alternatively, Ultradyne offers bag riders in multiple weights, up to 2lbs.\u00a0 This is a pretty neat way to not just add weight to the gun to reduce recoil and increase stability, but also to alter the point of balance for the gun to change its handling.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543194\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543194 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543194 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114412-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A pretty helpful item is a barricade stop.\u00a0 These are helpful just as much for hunters as for competition shooters, and perhaps even more so. It\u2019s great to be able to lean in and push up against a tree stump, a limb, or the windowsill of a hunting blind.<\/p>\n<p>Ultradyne has <a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/ud-arca-clamp\/\">a couple of clamps<\/a> that attach to the chassis via the ARCA rail or the <a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/ud-spigot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UD Spigot<\/a> that you can attach their barricade stop to.\u00a0 Knurled and rock solid, it does a great job holding as much weight as you want to drive into it and quickly and quietly repositions to whatever balance point you want to achieve.\u00a0 If not the Ultradyne barricade stop, you can choose to attach a variety of pillows and accessories to the clamp.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543196\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543196\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543196 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543196 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_150252-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/ud-single-thumb-rest-grip-right-handed\/\">Ultradyne offers two grips<\/a> to go along with the UD Chassis, both right and left hand.\u00a0 The angle on the grip allows for a natural bend of the wrist, as well as a straight back pull into the trigger shoe.\u00a0 If there was anything I don\u2019t love about this chassis and the accessories, it\u2019s this grip. It does all the things it\u2019s supposed to do.\u00a0 It provides a solid grip, but also allows the hand to relax and pull back naturally. It\u2019s just not particularly sturdy. Hollow, but with no enclosure at the bottom, I can squeeze the bottom of the grip together a good bit with my hands.\u00a0 A good drop onto a hard surface would almost certainly damage the bottom of the grip.\u00a0 That\u2019s the same for a whole lot of the grips out there, it\u2019s just when everything else on the chassis shines so well, the grip is mediocre.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543197\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543197\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543197 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543197 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231022_151308-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The user can also add weight anywhere along the fore end of the gun with a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/ud-1-lbs-forearm-weights\/\">M-LOK attachable weights<\/a>.\u00a0 These simply attach right on to any of the M-LOK slots along the rail.\u00a0 Again, this changes not just the overall weight but the balance point of the rifle.<\/p>\n<p>Taken all together, you can see where Ultradyne has provided the shooter with an extremely modular system, especially when it comes to weight and handling.\u00a0 If you wanted to throw your rimfire bolt gun into the UD Chassis, no additional weight is really necessary.\u00a0 Using the same chassis, now replace that rimfire with a 7mm SAUM. You can keep it light for mountain hunts, or you can weight it way down for long days at the range, or anything in-between.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great system.<\/p>\n<p>Forward night vision optic compatibility has also been accounted for with <a href=\"https:\/\/ultradyneusa.com\/product\/ud-bridge\/\">the UD Bridge.<\/a>\u00a0 This is a simple enough bridge made of 6061T6 Aluminum and hardcoat anodized that attaches via the M-LOK rail to the UD Chassis. It should line up pretty well with most NV devices. What\u2019s great here is that, since there\u2019s plenty of M-LOK slots, you can mount an IR laser to the UD Bridge and an IR torch to the chassis.<\/p>\n<p>If you wanted to be super nerdy you could run an off-set NV capable reflex optic on one of the closer M-LOK slots and just roll with NODs and your daylight optic in place.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543199\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543199\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543199 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-543199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20231027_114135-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are quite a few chassis on the market, but very few, if any with this level of modularity and customization.\u00a0 If you wanted to create your ideal chassis, Ultradyne has included just about everything for you to do just that, all from one online catalogue.<\/p>\n<p>Everything fits, everything works, and it all works well together.\u00a0 Every bit of it is quality and absolutely first rate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UD Adjustable Butt Stock \u2013 $279.00 \u2013 $364.00<\/strong> (Depending on Cerakote finish)<br \/><strong>UD ARCA Clamp \u2013 $68.00<\/strong><br \/><strong>UD Single Thumb Rest Grip \u2013 Right or Left Handed- $29.00<\/strong><br \/><strong>UD Spigot \u2013 $38.00<\/strong><br \/><strong>UD Bridge \u2013 $129.00<\/strong><br \/><strong>UD Forearm Weights \u2013 $59-$79<\/strong> (Depending on weight)<br \/><strong>UD Weighted Bag Rider \u2013 $99-$119<\/strong> (Depending on weight)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>Ultradyne\u2019s been able to do what most other companies fail at. They\u2019ve branched out and extended their product offerings while maintaining an exceptional level of quality, not to mention the intelligent \u201cAmerican Ingenuity\u201d their motto claims.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-ultradyne-ud-rifle-chassis-and-accessories\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ultradyne UD Chassis and Accessories (image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com.) Ultradyne got its reputation building world class precision iron sights and quality, innovative muzzle brakes. They\u2019ve gone well beyond that now with an impressive, complete catalogue of items. Chief among those is their new UD Chassis and chassis accessories. The value of any\u00a0chassis system is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1811,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1810","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-reviews"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1810"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1810\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}