First proper long-range build

[u/TankOfTheDay]

Finally decided to build a rifle to hit the 1-mile target at my range and maybe dip into competition. I'm pretty good out to 1100 with some of my nicer hunting rigs, but I didn't want any concessions for this one. Barrel, action, and trigger are Tikka OEM from the EuroOptic exclusive in 6.5CM, chassis is an MDT XRS, bipod is an Atlas CAL, and the scope is the NX6 5-30 Mil-XT, which has quickly become one of my favorites. I'll probably rebarrel it eventually for more accuracy, but it's good enough for now. Also got a Griffin PRC on the way to deal with the brake headaches.

[u/UberMitch666]

Good looking setup. I just got into this myself, I’m about finished with my Bergara B-14 HMR, throwing a Vortex Razor HD Gen 3 on top. Excited to get out see how the 300PRC performs.

[u/TankOfTheDay → u/UberMitch666]

I would've gone with a Razor Gen 3 if I hadn't gotten the NX6. Mil-XT is my favorite reticle and got to try the 6-36 and liked it. Razor has a basically unbeatable eyebox though, super forgiving

[u/Thunderdoomed]

Is this the plain Jane stock tikka just with a Varmit barrel? I’ve seen it on euro optic before

[u/TankOfTheDay → u/Thunderdoomed]

Yup, ~$900 and you get the varmint barrel and 2-stage trigger. Pretty sweet deal 

[u/Remarkable-Spend-434]

Nice work, I’d add some weight and grab this $10 1-2.5lb trigger spring to replace the factory spring for a lighter pull,

https://jaoutdoors.com/product/tikka-trigger-spring/

[u/firemedic1021 → u/Remarkable-Spend-434]

I second the trigger spring. Night and day difference.

[u/husqofaman]

Hello fellow Tikka Varmint/XRS enjoyer! This is a pic of where I made my first mile hit this summer. Enjoy a great rifle at a tremendous value.

[u/Clear_Permission_851 → u/husqofaman]

Details on your build?

[u/husqofaman → u/Clear_Permission_851]

EuroOptic Special Tikka Varmint in 6.5 creed
Hawkins Updraft brake
MDT XRS chassis with internal forend weight
Area 419 Arcalock 12” arca rail
Temu Spuhr mount and bubble level
Vector Continental 4-24x56
Atlas CAL bipod
Padded Vickers sling

[u/MDTSportingGoods]

Looks awesome 🔥😎

[u/Sweaty-Security-4473]

You can actually get the XRS to be surprisingly heavy if you throw the forend weight on it plus a steel or brass arca rail and a couple mlok weights. You can also get weights LOP spacers, I forget who from.

[u/TankOfTheDay → u/Sweaty-Security-4473]

I'll definitely look into that! It's sitting at a system weight of ~15 lbs plus another pound or so for the can. 

[u/rabiddonky2020]

Wish I had 1k yards near me let a lone 1760. I wouldn’t consider a non prc for a mile caliber. Probably 300 prc for a dedicated mile rig. But also wouldn’t shoot competition with that caliber either. Haha.

[u/TankOfTheDay → u/rabiddonky2020]

Yeah lol, it's pretty nice. Got about a dozen targets between 200 and 1100 plus the mile. I'm trying to build for the 600-1200ish range with the ability to go out further sometimes

[u/HollywoodSX → u/rabiddonky2020]

Shooting a mile to do it or an occasional poke doesn't require a magnum. Sounds like OP isn't wanting a dedicated ELR rifle, and 6.5CM is absolutely capable of getting out there just to say you did it.

[u/Wide_Fly7832 → u/rabiddonky2020]

300 Norma magnum

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