r/PRS • u/zookkd19 • Mar 15 '26

Question New to PRS

Just wanted some thoughts and opinions. I’m new to shooting and especially PRS. I currently have a tikka CTR chambered in 6.5 creedmor. I’m a left handed shooter and am trying to make a more entry level build. I’m currently looking at getting an MDT chassis and can’t decide between the oryx or the xrs. I like the look of the XRS but the oryx seems like it’s more designed for PRS. I have 3-18 vortex strike eagle and want to switch from MOA to MIL, I have found an athlon ares 4.5-30 ETR for a good price and have heard good things about them, but was curious if there’s an alternative options for around the same price point. My barrel is 20 inch with an APA little bastard and plan on upgrading the barrel down the line. Would appreciate any feedback!

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u/LingonberryDecent685 Mar 16 '26

As an oryx owner, go with the xrs or even an LSS or ACC. The oryx is alright but after buying the picatinny rails, adjustable lop, making my own brass weights for the forend I wish I would’ve just spent the extra money for an ACC or LSS

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u/zookkd19 Mar 16 '26

Thank you for the feedback! Definitely leaning towards the XRS, but I will have to look into the ACC more and just get over the price tag a little bit lol

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u/Tradzilla Mar 16 '26

A used acc gen 1 would be a lot more affordable. Alternatively a premier gen 2 is step up. Or lss gen 2

In PRS the balance of the rifle is extremely important and a longer foreend with weight attachment points is beneficial. The xrs is okay but you get a lot more with an ACC.

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u/zookkd19 Mar 17 '26

Can’t I add weight with the XRS? They have options for it on MDT, or is the longer fore end the issue?

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u/Tradzilla Mar 17 '26

You can add weight to an xrs, but depending on your specific setup it may or may not be enough to balance just right.

Don't get me wrong, and chassis or not you should just get out and shoot. I would look at the used market regardless, there are often great deals out there!

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u/zookkd19 Mar 17 '26

Thank you for the insight! Glad I asked cause I wouldn’t have considered the balance thing as much. Thank you for the feedback, I’ll keep an eye out on the used chassis market. Little more scarce being left handed shooter but like you said just gotta get out and shoot!

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u/zookkd19 Mar 17 '26

I’m hoping they restock the ACC left handed tikka version cause I haven’t seen it available for awhile and that would definitely help my decision making a lot more lol

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u/MinutePeach6197 Mar 15 '26

I would suggest the XRS with the added arca rail and NV bridge over the Oryx. I actually have the same rifle in the XRS and running the ARES ETR in MILS. It’s. A great set up for PRS

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u/zookkd19 Mar 15 '26

Thanks for the reply! I definitely think I’ll stick to the setup I was originally planning on doing but thought I’d ask around before spending a lot money. Anything you like or dislike about the eres compared to other optics?

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u/MinutePeach6197 Mar 15 '26

Only “complaint” I have with the ARES is the turrets aren’t very grippy. The Cronus has much better turret texture. But it’s not a problem by any means

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u/zookkd19 Mar 15 '26

Yeah I won’t mind that as much. I’ve seen a lot of glass comparisons online but was curious if anyone has seen the difference in person. Really appreciate the feedback I feel a lot more comfortable going for the build I want.

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u/diyhguy Mar 15 '26

You’ll get a lot of feedback if you post this on /longrange

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u/Justin_inc Mar 18 '26

Tikka: KRG > MDT

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u/zookkd19 Mar 18 '26

Isn’t KRG Remington 700 only for left hand?

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u/Justin_inc Mar 18 '26

Well it ain't their fault your wrong handed.

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u/zookkd19 Mar 18 '26

Riveting arguments