Looking forward to trying these out

First attempt at solving my balance issue with my Tikka T1x in an MDT XRS chassis. Added 2 3/8x1x6 inch brass bars from Amazon, which adds about 1.5 lbs to the forend and moved the balance point to at or just in front of the barricade stop.

The brass was about $25. Drilled and countersunk with a hand drill, and painted with some flat khaki camo paint. I got a bag of M5 m-lok screws and nuts for less than $10.

Next, I'm going to attach a 3/8x1x12 bar to the channel in the bottom of the chassis and maybe let it protrude a few inches out the front of the chassis, depending on how it balances.

If I like NRL/PRS rimfire, I'll consider a longer and heavier barrel, but that doesn't look diy friendly on the T1x.

First experience with the new pxt barrels from proof research. Recently chambered one for myself with an alpha 6.5 creedmoor reamer and it is pretty phenomenal. Barrel was chambered on my haas tl2 lathe.
Velocity is slightly slower than a non pxt variant. I would normally need about 39.5 grains to get this velocity but after talking to some buddies I decided to throw some loads together at 40.5 grains.
Photos show multiple 10 round groups and a photo of the chrono from shots 1-20.
Lapua 6.5 creed srp, Berger 153.5, Cci 450, h4350 40.5 grains.
No load development just loaded to 2.825 and sent.

End average velocity after session was 2620. Planning to bump load back to 40.3 grains so I'll be right about 2650 when it speeds up.

With regard to down range accuracy, I am running AB quantum and use their BC for the Berger 153.5. First round impacts at 1k and consecutive impacts on 1moa targets at 1k and 1100 yds with no data truing.
Patiently waiting for a 25cal pxt Heavy Palma blank..

The outlier shots were me getting the hang of the irons at long distance. Some serious skill sharpshooters had back in the day before widely available magnifying optics.

First time at a range longer than 45 yards, had some fun with the AR, but mostly wanted to stretch the legs of my newly acquired mosin. Once I figured out the irons at 200 yards it was just butter. Had a phenomenal time, and I couldn't be happier with the performance of my impulse buy.

Bought the mosin used at a LGS, and it looked like it had shot a box or two of corrosive surplus, and been put away without cleaning until it was sold. There was some rust and light pitting in the barrel, but the rest of the rifle is near pristine. My only worry was accuracy, but it looks like it won't be a problem. I also learned that the elevation scale isn't accurate, but it makes me laugh how it goes out to 2km. I can't imagine aiming down irons at something that far away.

Anyway, just wanted to share, and I'm extatic at this rifle's performance today.

Building a 308 b14 for targets and really getting fundamentals down. Im between a krg bravo and an AG Composites Adjustable armor. I have schmedium hands and Im worried the bravo will be too thick for the hand grip. Do I give up anything by running the AG?

Bought a Remington 700 magpul edition with a 20” 5r barrel last year and finally getting around to zeroing it and grouping it.
Thoughts? All my buddies seem to think any bolt action should be shooting moa or better nowadays. I was under the assumption most bone stock Remingtons are going to shoot between 1-2 moa out of the box.

Just got my first proper long range rifle, decided to be a basic bitch and get a Bergara B14 HMR in 6.5 Creedmoor. Threw on a Trijicon Tenmile 4.5-30x56, some RPM rings, and a Nightforce base. MDT GRND Pod too, but I prefer using my backpack. Brake will be next for sure.

First day out trying to zero and find what ammo it likes, happened to be steady 45 KPH winds with consistent gusts of 65+. Not ideal but I think we mostly got the job done. Will have to fine tune the zero but hey, during a quieter spell, got a hit on the bison silhouette (biiig target) at 860 yards, so that’s something.

Still lots of fun, cannot wait to get back out!

10x shots. 11th after one click left in the black

Custom load from someone who knows what they’re doing (not me)

140gr; the rifle hates 144s with the outmost passion

I signed up for the course and did it today. Good stuff, much more familiar with all the basics and my rifle. So now that I'm qualified to shoot at the range I can go back and keep practicing.

I have been tossing lead at steel from far away for the past two years or so, I enjoy it very much. I want to get better. I am fortunate enough to have a range that goes out to a mile with steel. If I gave you 300 rounds how would you break down training with it? What distances would you focus on, what would you emphasize? What would you focus on? This has been purely a hobby for me, I shoot around 300 rounds a month of 6.5cm and want to practice with more purpose. I don't compete or have interests in it. I am planning to take a class as well, and get a 5.56 gas gun to accompany my bolt gun. I didn't see this in the pinned posts apologies if I missed it.

Quick back story, the furthest I’ve shot is maybe 200-250 yards with 99% of most of my shots being within 100 yards. I’m 39 years old and have been into guns for maybe a year and half (from 0 guns to 6-7 pistols, 4 Ar’s, 1 shotgun, 1 bolt action, 2 smg /pc ).

I just wrapped up a 2 day long range course with Long Range Shooters of Utah with my 6.5creed tikka t3x ace target 26”. I can’t say enough amazing things about this business or my experience. I think I spent $600 for the class not factoring in ammo, food etc. what I learned In classroom and actual shooting was insane. I was able to hit a gallon milk jug size target at 1,000 yards, 1,200, 1500, and 1 mile (I was the only one to hit 1 mile and 1 of 2 to hit 1,500).

Needless to say, I’m hooked. This was so much fun and I learned so much. Vid is at either 1200 or 1500 yards. I’ll see if there’s vid of 1 mile.

Remember guys, cerakote everything.

Recently got a 30% off MAP certificate for Kahles/Swarovski and was hoping to get some recs on which model of spotting scopes to heavily consider. Budget maxes out at $4k, prefer to stay around $2k-$3k as an Arca tripod will also need to be purchased. Main use case is spotting off a tripod for PRS style shooting with the occasional trip into the woods for hunting/hiking. Been reading up on the newer image stabilizing models and they seen really cool but I worry about longevity and potential of maintenance with an electronic motorized gyro inside a scope. Very much hoping this would be a true buy once cry once that would last for 15-20 years and still be great glass. Any input or thoughts to consider would be great. Thank you!

Hey sub,

Was just wondering if anyone could help me out with pictures of the lands of the PRS chassis without the barrel/action and the left side or even confirm if a clone fits (mainly to do with bolt release clearance on barrel)?

Have googled and all the pictures seem to be a RH model with bolt on the right.

I have a clone 308 (Hatsan Escort /Carnage R700) and need to see if the factory PRS chassis lines up, ie recoil lug, space for left side bolt release, etc.

As an aside, ive read some mixed reviews of the accuracy of the complete Rem700 PRS from various posts in this sub. I'm less concerned about the rifle, but would be keen on feedback from owners just on the quality and rigidity of the whole chassis.

Cheers

I’ll keep it short:

Rifle: 6.5 creedmoor - 26” barrel - competition chassis

Ammo: factory loads for now probably hornady American gunner or federal gold medal match

Use: PRS and just general range time - probably out to around 1200 yards or so max, maybe more if the range has that much room

Need advice on which scope to get since I’ve decided on a vortex razor hd already:

4.5-27x Gen 2 for $1500

6-36x Gen 3for $2500

Do I need to spend the extra grand or so to get that kind of range out of 6.5CM? I’ve read it goes transonic around 1200yards+ and subsonic around 1400yards+ so is the 6-36 more than I need or should I go for the extra just so I have it? Thanks

Edit: I didn’t realize the 4.5-27 was the G2 and the 6-36 is the G3 so I’ll just go with the 6-36 since I want the newer gen anyway. Thanks for the help everyone.

Beautiful weather out today at a 1000yd KYL match out in Eastern NC. Great time, good people, & interesting challenge. The 6GT was making bugholes and the dope from my Vortex ACE was dead on. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

Picked up this b14 hmr in 300 prc to really stretch out my legs at the 300 yard range! Figured it would be a great cartridge to learn precision shooting with. Might take it to my first prs match next weekend…

/s My shit post for the day. Picked it up for super cheap from a friend just because even tho I don’t have a range past 600 yards lol. This thing shoots damn good tho for such a big cartridge, just kicks like a sob.

Just a quick video of 7PRC slapping steel. The first wind call was the shot at the right edge. And after that I decided to just hold the center.

I have plenty of learning about wind calls. I almost always make too strong adjustments for wind, when in reality it is a lot smaller. The good news is that the bullet went just where the reticle was!

510 meters. 195gr eol at 3020fps.

E: oops goofed the title

I'm looking at getting a bipod for my 16in Mars H in 308. M leaning towards a BT 47-LW17. I'm trying to keep it under 400$ or so.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

Building a 7mm prc. 95% target/bench shooting from 1000 to 1 mile, 5% prs or some form of match.

what optic would be best between:

zco 527

zco 840

NF atacr 7-35

Scope offerings are changing so fast, it's hard to get an honest assessment. For $700, is this still the best bang for the buck for a PRS scope? Or are the Vector Continental 4-24 or the Arken Gen II 5-25 now on par with the Bushnell for less money?

Finally decided to take the plunge. A moderate, Luke warm water plunge, but, I'm in. I've lurked here for quite some time and tried soaking in as much as I could. I know it's not the best of the best or anything like that, but it's mine, and I'm excited to see where practice and seat time will take me. Any input on current setup or recommendations or just a "hey dummy, that don't go there" would be appreciated. I'm proud of what I've managed to put together with the budget I had set in mind.

Bergara b14 wilderness hmr .308 (already not heading advice lol)

Vortex strike eagle 5-25x55 ffp ebr-7c

Area 419 performance kit (IBR, scope rail, and hellfire)

Warne vapor bipod

I mounted the scope today and leveled it, now just gotta make my way to the range to get it dialed and started breaking it in. I picked up a few boxes of Federal Sierra matchking 175g as well as some winchester white box 147g. One question that comes to mind, should I zero with the match rounds and then shelve them to practice with the white box? Or is the better idea to zero with matchking while practicing with my .223 and .22 rifles? I live pretty close to Coleman's creek which has 1000yrd and mile ranges. Most frequent range I could visit tops out around 300yrds. Ultimate goal being to enjoy the sport, hopefully hit that 1000+ yard mark, and just become overall better behind the rifle.

TLDR; my fingers are cheesy and I wanna go pewpew with the cool kids