Lightweight SOLUS Precision Build

Build a lightweight precision bolt gun with Caleb from Brownells in this full bench-side walkthrough. In this video, Caleb assembles a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle around the Aero Precision Solus LT action, showing how to install the trigger, torque the barrel, check headspace, fit the action into the MDT HNT26 chassis, mount an Area 419 muzzle brake, and level a Leupold Mark 4HD optic. Along the way, he covers torque values, component choices, and practical setup tips for building a lightweight long range hunting or precision rifle. This build features premium precision rifle parts, including the Aero Precision Solus LT lightweight action, MDT HNT26 folding chassis, Proof Research pre-fit barrel, TriggerTech Special trigger, Area 419 Hunt rings, Area 419 muzzle brake, Leupold Mark 4HD scope, and MDT CKYE-POD Gen 2 Lightweight bipod. If you are planning a custom bolt action rifle build, this video gives you a start-to-finish look at the process and the details that matter. Chapters 00:08 Introduction and lightweight precision rifle build overview 00:53 MDT HNT26 chassis features 01:20 Aero Precision Solus LT action overview 02:38 TriggerTech Diamond vs TriggerTech Special 04:08 Leupold Mark 4HD optic choice 06:12 Trigger hardware and action prep 07:30 Installing the TriggerTech trigger 10:50 Barrel installation setup 13:28 Lubing threads and threading on the action 15:12 Torquing the barrel to the Solus action 16:04 Checking headspace with go and no-go gauges 19:46 Installing the barreled action into the MDT chassis 22:37 Action screw torque and recoil lug alignment 25:58 Reinstalling the handguard 27:04 Installing the Area 419 muzzle brake 29:12 Leveling the rifle and preparing for optic install 31:01 Area 419 Hunt rings overview 34:08 Ring torque specs and mounting the rings 37:30 Setting eye relief and leveling the scope 43:32 Final optic torque and function check 45:08 Magazine and bipod setup 48:38 Final rifle build recap In this video: Aero Precision Solus LT action comparison TriggerTech trigger installation Proof Research pre-fit barrel install 6.5 Creedmoor headspace check MDT HNT26 chassis fitment Area 419 muzzle brake installation Area 419 Hunt scope ring setup Leupold Mark 4HD scope mounting and leveling MDT CKYE-POD Gen 2 Lightweight bipod setup Need help with your next precision rifle build? Brownells has the parts, tools, and tech support to help you get it done right.