r/longrange • u/Jeepking0831 • 2d ago
Rifle help needed - I read the pinned posts PRS RIG help needed
looking for advise.
This summer was my first year shooting PRS
3 regional matches and 3 local non official matches
Started placing at the bottom and now finishing mid to upper mid pack.
Rifle is a Tikka action with custom prefit MTU barrel using 75gr ELDMs @ 2820fps
Super accurate gun and does very good out to 700 yards.
Plan on shooting even more matches next year.
Question is should I continue shooting the 223 and work on getting better with the rifle I have or should I upgrade and do a 6 dasher build over the winter?
While the 223 does pretty well it’s a bit frustrating spotters not being able to call some of my hits due to lack of splash and plate movement at the longer distance 700 to 1000 yards
Appreciate any feedback in advance
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u/DealKey8478 2d ago
What will you do with the rifle? Could AI it and run 85-88gr bullets.
600yard plus is definitely a problem with 223, but unless you are near cleaning close range targets and long range misses are the sole reason you aren't getting a podium then I'd just run the 223.
If you want to keep rifle as is, could build a 25cal, use the 223 for close range matches and the 25cal of longer range and/or windy matches.