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MDT built the LSS Gen3 to be the most adaptable chassis they've ever put out, and this version is cut specifically for the Ruger American short action in a right-hand configuration. It's the stripped-down base, meaning you get the core chassis body and trigger guard that your barreled action drops straight into. No gunsmithing, no fuss. From there, the rifle becomes whatever you want it to be. The whole idea behind Gen3 is that you can add a forend, buttstock interface, buttstock, and grip in whatever combination fits your shooting, and change your mind later without starting over.
Think of this as a blank canvas. The Gen3 body accepts AR-style pistol grips and offers multiple buttstock interface options including XTN, carbine buffer tube, and Picatinny for folding stocks, so you're not locked into one path. Whether you're setting up a lightweight backcountry hunter, a PRS competition rig, or a compact truck gun, the same base carries you through all of it. That flexibility is a big part of why the LSS line stays popular with folks just getting into chassis rifles as well as seasoned match shooters.
The chassis is machined from 6061 aluminum and finished in a durable black Cerakote, which strikes a nice balance between rigidity and keeping the weight reasonable. The bare base runs right around 1.36 pounds on its own before you start adding components. It converts your Ruger American to feed from AICS-pattern detachable magazines and includes MDT's ambidextrous mag latch, so dropping a mag is a simple push forward with your trigger finger.
The standout feature across the Gen3 platform is being able to swap the handguard and buttstock without pulling the barreled action. That means your optic zero stays put no matter how you reconfigure things. Change your setup for a hunt one weekend and a match the next, and your rifle still shoots exactly where it did before. It's a genuinely useful trick for anyone who runs one rifle across a few different jobs.
No, this is the bare base chassis, which includes the Gen3 body and trigger guard. It's designed as the foundation you build on, so you'll add your own forend, buttstock interface, buttstock, and AR-style grip separately. That approach lets you configure the rifle exactly how you want it rather than paying for parts you'll swap out later.
The Gen3 chassis feeds from standard AICS-pattern detachable box magazines. If your Ruger American uses a factory rotary or blind magazine, dropping it into this chassis converts it over to the AICS setup. MDT includes an ambidextrous mag latch so you can drop mags from either side.
Yes, and that's one of the main reasons people go with the Gen3. You can change the handguard and buttstock without removing the barreled action, so your optic zero stays exactly where you left it. It makes reconfiguring the rifle between hunting, competition, or general shooting a lot less of a headache.
No gunsmithing is required. You drop your barreled action into the chassis and secure it with the included action screws. MDT provides detailed instructions, and it's a straightforward job for most owners working at the bench at home.
| UPC | 990482726683 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 115063BLK |
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