MDT XRS Timbr Walnut Panels Kit with Vertical Grip

Description

The MDT XRS Timbr kit is built for those who want their tactical chassis to feel and look like a proper hunting rifle without sacrificing any performance. This isn't just a cosmetic swap either. The machined walnut panels replace your existing polymer forend, grip, and cheek rest with real wood components that weigh less than the original parts, which is a bonus if you're trying to keep your rifle light.

Walnut Construction That Works

The wood on this kit is machined walnut, not just glued-on veneer. What you're really getting is MDT's approach to blending traditional rifle aesthetics with their precision engineering. The panels integrate directly with your existing XRS chassis core, maintaining the aluminum V-block bedding system and all the performance benefits underneath. Everything stays as rigid and accurate as it was when you had polymer covering it, but now it looks like something you'd take on a hunt instead of to a competition.

What Changes, What Stays

This kit replaces your forend panels, vertical grip, and cheek rest. The core aluminum backbone of your XRS stays put, so there's no loss of function or accuracy. Installation is straightforward if you're comfortable working with simple hardware. One thing to note from users: the walnut does show variation in grain and color between individual kits, which some see as character. You also get lighter weight, which makes the rifle more comfortable to carry without changing how it shoots.

Real Uses

People buy this kit for different reasons. Some run competition rifles that double as hunting guns and want them to look the part in the field. Others just prefer wood and don't want to give up modern chassis performance. The traditional lines of the XRS design work well with the walnut since the chassis was designed from the ground up to bridge that gap between competition and hunting platforms.