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MDT M-LOK ARCA Rail 8.6″ Black Anodized Tripod Mount 103570BLK

UPC: 990482718053

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Description

The MDT M-LOK ARCA Rail gives you a direct path from your rifle's M-LOK forend to an ARCA-Swiss tripod head, which has quietly become the go-to interface for precision and long-range setups. At 8.6 inches, this medium-length version offers plenty of clamping surface to slide your rifle fore and aft on the tripod until you dial in the balance point you want. It bolts onto M-LOK slots found on most chassis, stocks, and handguards, and MDT built it to play nicely with their own ESS and LSS-XL Gen2 systems.

What Sets the MDT ARCA Rail Apart

This one is cut from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished in a Mil-Spec Type II hard black anodize, so it shrugs off the bumps and scrapes that come with real field use. Every one of MDT's ARCA dovetails is machined and checked against the Really Right Stuff standard, which matters because a sloppy dovetail is the fastest way to get wobble between your rifle and clamp. There are 14 drilled and tapped holes running the length of the rail, letting you index bipods, barricade stops, or other accessories in the exact same spot every time.

Built for the Way You Actually Shoot

MDT gave this rail a rearward overhang so you can clamp your tripod closer to the rifle's center of gravity, which makes the whole setup feel more balanced and less tippy. The front and side surfaces are rounded and the leading edge is angled, so it eases into a tripod clamp cleanly and won't chew into your hand or gear when you're running it standing or off a barricade. A solid M-LOK boss underneath is shaped to take repeated recoil without loosening up.

If you shoot PRS, hunt off a tripod, or just want a stable rest when a bag or bipod isn't enough, this is the piece that ties your rifle to the tripod world. It's a simple upgrade that pays off the first time you settle behind a stable, tripod-mounted gun.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: MDT (Modular Driven Technologies)
  • Model: M-LOK ARCA Rail
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 103570BLK
  • UPC: 990482718053
  • Length: 8.6 inches
  • Color / Finish: Matte Black, Mil-Spec Type II Hard Anodized
  • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Mounting Interface: M-LOK
  • Dovetail Standard: ARCA-Swiss / Really Right Stuff (RRS) spec
  • Drilled and Tapped Holes: 14
  • Compatibility: M-LOK chassis, stocks, and handguards including MDT ESS and LSS-XL Gen2
  • Country of Origin: Canada

What’s Included

  • MDT M-LOK ARCA Rail, 8.6"
  • Installation hardware

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the MDT M-LOK ARCA Rail actually attach to?

It mounts to the M-LOK slots on your rifle's chassis, stock, or handguard using the included hardware. Once installed, the ARCA-Swiss dovetail on the underside lets you clamp the rifle directly into any ARCA-compatible tripod head, ball head, or clamp. It's designed to work with most M-LOK forends, including MDT's own ESS and LSS-XL Gen2 systems.

Will this rail fit my forend, and how many M-LOK slots do I need?

The 8.6" length needs enough open M-LOK real estate to bolt down solidly, so as long as your forend has slots spaced for the rail's mounting bosses, you're good to go. Longer forends give you more room to slide the tripod clamp fore and aft for balance. If you're between sizes, check the number of usable M-LOK slots on your handguard before ordering.

How durable is the finish on the MDT ARCA Rail?

It's built from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with a Mil-Spec Type II hard black anodize, which holds up well to handling, tripod clamping, and general field abuse. The solid M-LOK boss underneath is shaped to take repeated recoil without working loose. This is a piece meant to live on the rifle, not baby in a safe.

Is the dovetail truly ARCA-Swiss compatible?

Yes. MDT machines and checks all of their ARCA dovetails against the Really Right Stuff (RRS) standard, which is the benchmark most quality tripod makers build to. That tight tolerance means less slop between the rail and clamp, giving you a more stable and repeatable lockup on the tripod.

Additional information

UPC

990482718053

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

103570BLK

Color

Matte Black

Length

8.6

Model

Product Type

M-LOK

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