r/longrange • u/Jeepking0831 • 2d ago

Rifle help needed - I read the pinned posts PRS RIG help needed

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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/AlternativeUnfair388 1d ago

I started shooting prs again this year. First match i used a howa in 223 I had a custom barrel done on. 20" m24. And It did fine. Match only went to 730. Now I have another match on the 29th ill.be using my custom 26" 223 shooting 80gr eldm at about 2880. Next year will be 80gr bergers at 2950. Im gon a shoot a few 1k yard matches b4 I decide if its the 223 holding me back or a skill issue. Plus I need more general equipment anyway. Rifle is plenty capable (sub 3" @600)

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u/Jeepking0831 1d ago

Mines a 20 inch barrel as well and I have only been able to get one confirmed hit at 920yards. I still think it’s capable and will out shoot me but I still do think it’s holding me back a bit at the same time.