{"id":230082,"date":"2026-02-01T05:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=230082"},"modified":"2026-02-01T17:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T23:15:41","slug":"mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">4<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MDT DRT Chassis launches as a 3.2-pound magnesium hunting chassis built for night vision and thermal setups. Designed specifically for predator hunters, it targets weight creep from modern night-hunting gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg 1372w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perfect for hunting at night.  Price is TBD. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At SHOT Show 2026, MDT positions the DRT as a purpose-built solution rather than a crossover chassis. As a result, it focuses on strength, mounting stability, and field efficiency after dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-built-for-night-hunting-from-the-start\">Built for Night Hunting from the Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ruger-57-shot-show-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\" title=\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3217\">SHOT Show<\/a> always brings new ideas, but the MDT DRT Chassis feels targeted. Instead of adapting a competition chassis, MDT started fresh. The goal was clear. Night hunters keep adding gear, and rifles keep getting heavier. Therefore, MDT built a chassis that supports complex setups without punishing the user. As a night hunter myself, I am quite fond of what MDT is doing here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/chiappa-rhino-44-mag-shot-show-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\" title=\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\">Chiappa Rhino 44 Mag: Bigger, Better, Bottom Firing \u2014 SHOT Show 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the core is a magnesium chassis body and buttstock. This material choice keeps the total weight at 3.2 pounds. That number matters when hiking between stands or moving through rough terrain at night. Even so, the chassis maintains rigidity where it counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nv-bridge-and-mounting-stability\">NV Bridge and Mounting Stability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Night-hunting <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ak-47-hog-blaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\" title=\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3216\">rifles<\/a> live or die by mounting consistency. Because of that, MDT integrated a Type III hard-anodized aluminum NV bridge and ARCA rail. The system handles repeated clamping from <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-irayusa-rico-mk1-384-rl42-thermal-full-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\" title=\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3215\">thermal and night vision<\/a> devices. More importantly, it resists flex and alignment shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6983-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6983-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6983-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6983-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6983-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6983.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The MDT DRT utilizes Pic at the top, MLOK on the sides, and ARCA on the bottom of the handguard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether shooters run a clip-on in front of a day optic or a full bridge setup, the DRT stays stable. As a result, zero retention remains consistent over time. That reliability matters when continually removing clip-ons and bouncing around rough terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-field-driven-ergonomics-and-folding-design\">Field-Driven Ergonomics and Folding Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MDT added a folding mechanism with adjustable friction. This reduces overall length for transport and vehicle storage. Meanwhile, users can tune the lock tension to their preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6988-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6988-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6988-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6988-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6988.jpg 1418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Folding stock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ergonomics stay simple and functional. Tool-less length-of-pull adjustment speeds setup. An adjustable cheek riser with a foam insert improves comfort in <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-actionheat-heated-insoles-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\" title=\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3219\">cold weather<\/a>. Additionally, a carbon fiber vertical grip cuts weight while remaining comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6987-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6987-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6987-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6987-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6987-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6987.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MDT DRT adjustable stock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Up front, the forend combines M-LOK with a full-length ARCA rail. It supports RRS Lock and ARCALOCK, which helps on tripods and barricades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compatibility-and-reliability-choices\">Compatibility and Reliability Choices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DRT focuses on <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-appeal-of-the-remington-700\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\" title=\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3218\">Remington 700<\/a> clone actions with integral lugs under 3\/8 inch. Compatible actions include Defiance, Impact, Terminus, Curtis, and Lone Peak. However, factory Remington 700 and Bergara actions require lug modification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6984-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6984-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6984-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6984-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6984-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6984.jpg 1522w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Internals of the MDT DRT chassis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent issues in low light, MDT added an adjustable magazine latch and a magazine release lock. The MDT DRT Chassis System ships around March at an undisclosed MSRP. For night hunters managing heavy optics and long hours, it delivers a lighter, more intentional platform built for the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/mdttac.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\" title=\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\">HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6985-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6985-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6985-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6985-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6985-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6985.jpg 1513w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adjustable magazine latch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\" title=\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At SHOT Show 2026, MDT positions the DRT as a purpose-built solution rather than a crossover chassis. As a result, it focuses on strength, mounting stability, and field efficiency after dark.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":137,"featured_media":230083,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4305,1217,3381,4519],"tags":[1209,4572],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-230082","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-expert-guides","8":"category-hunt365","9":"category-mitchell-graf","10":"category-shot-show-2026","11":"tag-hunt365","12":"tag-mdt-drt"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"MDT DRT Chassis launches as a 3.2-pound magnesium hunting chassis built for night vision and thermal setups.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"At SHOT Show 2026, MDT positions the DRT as a purpose-built solution rather than a crossover chassis. As a result, it focuses on strength, mounting stability, and field efficiency after dark.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\/Digest\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gunsamerica\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-02-01T11:14:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-01T23:15:41+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1372\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"915\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Mitchell Graf\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@gunsamerica\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@gunsamerica\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Mitchell Graf\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Mitchell Graf\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/person\/4fb7d590c254a12c51c3034982aee9e3\"},\"headline\":\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-01T11:14:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-01T23:15:41+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/\"},\"wordCount\":502,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Hunt365\",\"MDT DRT\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Expert Guides\",\"HUNT365\",\"Mitchell Graf\",\"SHOT Show 2026\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/\",\"name\":\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-01T11:14:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-01T23:15:41+00:00\",\"description\":\"MDT DRT Chassis launches as a 3.2-pound magnesium hunting chassis built for night vision and thermal setups.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg\",\"width\":1372,\"height\":915,\"caption\":\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/\",\"name\":\"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\/Digest\",\"description\":\"Gun Reviews, Industry News, and Product Reviews for Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers, Shotguns, Optics, and Ammunition. Looking to purchase a firearm online? Look no further than GunsAmerica.com, America&#039;s premier destination for buying and selling firearms.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#organization\",\"name\":\"GunsAmerica\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.png\",\"width\":286,\"height\":156,\"caption\":\"GunsAmerica\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gunsamerica\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/gunsamerica\",\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/gunsamerica_official\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/GunsAmerica\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/person\/4fb7d590c254a12c51c3034982aee9e3\",\"name\":\"Mitchell Graf\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eda09e702e7e2e02d01e8ed3f07539d401ce6809dcf4ae8aad1640a7e158c786?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eda09e702e7e2e02d01e8ed3f07539d401ce6809dcf4ae8aad1640a7e158c786?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eda09e702e7e2e02d01e8ed3f07539d401ce6809dcf4ae8aad1640a7e158c786?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Mitchell Graf\"},\"description\":\"Mitchell Graf is a dedicated hunter, competitive shooter, and firearms enthusiast. As a former instructor and president of Oklahoma State\u2019s Practical Shooting Team, he has a strong foundation in marksmanship and competition shooting. These days, he spends as much time as possible chasing pigs and coyotes with night vision and thermal optics. When he\u2019s not in the field or on the range, Mitchell works as a full-time Mechanical Engineer in the Aerospace and Defense industry and manages a part-time farming operation. Whether he\u2019s behind a rifle, designing parts, or working the land, his drive for precision and performance remains the same. Experience:\u2013 Mechanical Engineer \u2013 Full-time professional in the Aerospace\/Defense industry.\u2013 Competitive Shooter &amp; Instructor \u2013 Former President and Instructor of Oklahoma State\u2019s Practical Shooting Team.\u2013 Night Vision &amp; Thermal Hunter \u2013 Passionate about night time predator and hog hunting.\u2013 Part-Time Farmer \u2013 Working to provide for my family, and raise food for this great nation.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/that_gun_guy_\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@that_gun_guy_8687\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/author\/mitchell-graf\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026","description":"MDT DRT Chassis launches as a 3.2-pound magnesium hunting chassis built for night vision and thermal setups.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026","og_description":"At SHOT Show 2026, MDT positions the DRT as a purpose-built solution rather than a crossover chassis. As a result, it focuses on strength, mounting stability, and field efficiency after dark.","og_url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/","og_site_name":"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\/Digest","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gunsamerica","article_published_time":"2026-02-01T11:14:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-02-01T23:15:41+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1372,"height":915,"url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Mitchell Graf","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@gunsamerica","twitter_site":"@gunsamerica","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Mitchell Graf","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/"},"author":{"name":"Mitchell Graf","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/person\/4fb7d590c254a12c51c3034982aee9e3"},"headline":"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026","datePublished":"2026-02-01T11:14:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-01T23:15:41+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/"},"wordCount":502,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg","keywords":["Hunt365","MDT DRT"],"articleSection":["Expert Guides","HUNT365","Mitchell Graf","SHOT Show 2026"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/","name":"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg","datePublished":"2026-02-01T11:14:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-01T23:15:41+00:00","description":"MDT DRT Chassis launches as a 3.2-pound magnesium hunting chassis built for night vision and thermal setups.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982.jpg","width":1372,"height":915,"caption":"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mdt-drt-chassis-lightweight-night-hunter-shot-show-2026\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"MDT DRT Chassis: Lightweight Night-Hunter \u2014 SHOT Show 2026"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#website","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/","name":"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\/Digest","description":"Gun Reviews, Industry News, and Product Reviews for Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers, Shotguns, Optics, and Ammunition. Looking to purchase a firearm online? Look no further than GunsAmerica.com, America&#039;s premier destination for buying and selling firearms.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#organization","name":"GunsAmerica","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.png","width":286,"height":156,"caption":"GunsAmerica"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gunsamerica","https:\/\/x.com\/gunsamerica","https:\/\/instagram.com\/gunsamerica_official\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/GunsAmerica"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/person\/4fb7d590c254a12c51c3034982aee9e3","name":"Mitchell Graf","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eda09e702e7e2e02d01e8ed3f07539d401ce6809dcf4ae8aad1640a7e158c786?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eda09e702e7e2e02d01e8ed3f07539d401ce6809dcf4ae8aad1640a7e158c786?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eda09e702e7e2e02d01e8ed3f07539d401ce6809dcf4ae8aad1640a7e158c786?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Mitchell Graf"},"description":"Mitchell Graf is a dedicated hunter, competitive shooter, and firearms enthusiast. As a former instructor and president of Oklahoma State\u2019s Practical Shooting Team, he has a strong foundation in marksmanship and competition shooting. These days, he spends as much time as possible chasing pigs and coyotes with night vision and thermal optics. When he\u2019s not in the field or on the range, Mitchell works as a full-time Mechanical Engineer in the Aerospace and Defense industry and manages a part-time farming operation. Whether he\u2019s behind a rifle, designing parts, or working the land, his drive for precision and performance remains the same. Experience:\u2013 Mechanical Engineer \u2013 Full-time professional in the Aerospace\/Defense industry.\u2013 Competitive Shooter &amp; Instructor \u2013 Former President and Instructor of Oklahoma State\u2019s Practical Shooting Team.\u2013 Night Vision &amp; Thermal Hunter \u2013 Passionate about night time predator and hog hunting.\u2013 Part-Time Farmer \u2013 Working to provide for my family, and raise food for this great nation.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/that_gun_guy_\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@that_gun_guy_8687"],"url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/author\/mitchell-graf\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6982-150x100.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/137"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=230082"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230623,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230082\/revisions\/230623"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/230083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=230082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=230082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=230082"},{"taxonomy":"featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured?post=230082"},{"taxonomy":"hunt365","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hunt365?post=230082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}