Other good deal besides MPA builds

[sheepdog697]

Im looking at getting into a 6mm cartridge bolt gun (6gt or 6dasher..havent decided between the two) to primarily shoot some local PRS matches.

I know the MPA factory builds with the CDG action are a very good deal especially with the PRS discount code. I really like the matrix pro2 chassis, but im not married to it (or even a chassis for that matter). I'm not opposed to buying an action/prefit barrel and "assembling" this, but I've never done that before. Looking up some of the costs of components it almost seemed like a much better deal to go with something like the MPA, and I wouldn't have to deal with assembly.

Anything else in that $2400-3k I should be looking at?

Thanks in advance.

 

[SD3Gunner]

how do you get a prs discount code?

 

[kthomas]

Origin barreled action ~$1800
MDT ACC Chassis $1k
Trigger of choice ~$200

 

[TheJeanyus]

how do you get a prs discount code?

Email your PRS membership # to MPA, and they will set you up with the discount.

 

[sheepdog697]

Email your PRS membership # to MPA, and they will set you up with the discount.

I believe it is 15 or 20% correct?

 

[sheepdog697]

Origin barreled action ~$1800
MDT ACC Chassis $1k
Trigger of choice ~$200

I could always wait until the black Friday sale with MDT as well.

 

[srt-4_uk]

I could always wait until the black Friday sale with MDT as well.

To constantly spam the refresh and not get a chassis because it's sold out or the site crashed

 

[diggler1833]

It is hard to beat the old Origin/Solus action with barrel of choice, dropped into a chassis of choice, and use a trigger of choice. It has very much become the basic combo... maybe not fancy, but hard to get wrong.

 

[Herodles]

Call MPA, order the GT or the Dasher. Buy 2500 105 or 109 Berger Hybrids and Two 8# jugs of Varget. Go to the lake for the summer.

 

[sheepdog697]

Call MPA, order the GT or the Dasher. Buy 2500 105 or 109 Berger Hybrids and Two 8# jugs of Varget. Go to the lake for the summer.

Ive got plenty of varget on the shelf! Im already a step in the right direction

 

[Lightning8]

how do you get a prs discount code?

Join PRS

 

[TahoeDust]

I could always wait until the black Friday sale with MDT as well.

Street prices these days are pretty close to MDT black friday prices. ACC Premier G2s can be had for $800 if you look around (gun.deals). I paid $775 for mine a few months ago.

 

[hafejd30]

If you don’t mind tinkering and buying used then buy from the px here. Tons of setups especially chassis and what not there. Probably better deals and loaded with weights/accessories compared to buying new. Probably can find a suitable action as well and just have a barrel spin up of your choice

 

[TheBigCountry]

It is hard to beat the old Origin/Solus action with barrel of choice, dropped into a chassis of choice, and use a trigger of choice. It has very much become the basic combo... maybe not fancy, but hard to get wrong.

Im pretty much going this way; origin with a proof prefit, KRG chassis, and a TT trigger and it’s the easy button.

 

[Lightning8]

I agree with a used deal - people quit the sport and sell or people move to the next thing and sell.

 

[TahoeDust]

Im pretty much going this way; origin with a proof prefit, KRG chassis, and a TT trigger and it’s the easy button.

You won't be dissapointed in that combo. I built the same a few months ago, but in a MDT. It shoots excellent.

 

[diggler1833]

Im pretty much going this way; origin with a proof prefit, KRG chassis, and a TT trigger and it’s the easy button.

Easy and 'least expensive' button... but still an excellent combination that'll not leave you needing more. Best of luck man.

I'll probably end up with another Origin in the next couple years.

 

[TheBigCountry]

Easy and 'least expensive' button... but still an excellent combination that'll not leave you needing more. Best of luck man.

I'll probably end up with another Origin in the next couple years.

Who was it that said only retards run origins ?

Coulda sworn it was a classy member here

 

[sheepdog697]

You won't be dissapointed in that combo. I built the same a few months ago, but in a MDT. It shoots excellent.

what caliber did you go with?

 

[TahoeDust]

what caliber did you go with?

6.5cm

 

[TostitosChipDetector]

It is hard to beat the old Origin/Solus action with barrel of choice, dropped into a chassis of choice, and use a trigger of choice. It has very much become the basic combo... maybe not fancy, but hard to get wrong.

My friend just built me a solus obsidian with a blue mountain benchmark and TT diamond in a 17” solus chassis. Shoots sub-0.5 MOA 10 shot groups, which i believe is the MPA guarantee. I do still love the look of the ARC action. If the wait time wasn’t so long, I would have just bought the MPA.

I do hear that the ARC CDG throws brass forwards though. That would be very annoying at matches. My solus ejects into a perfect little pile at 4 O’clock roughly half a mile away.

 

[FuhQ]

Solus with a high-quality prefit in a good chassis and a TriggerTech Special will do all you need it to, and won't break the bank.

Here's a group from one of mine...

Solus action, Blue Mountain Precision Proof CF 20" 7.5" twist .25CM barrel, TT Special, Solus 15" Comp Chassis...Shooting on sandbags.

 

[sheepdog697]

My friend just built me a solus obsidian with a blue mountain benchmark and TT diamond in a 17” solus chassis. Shoots sub-0.5 MOA 10 shot groups, which i believe is the MPA guarantee. I do still love the look of the ARC action. If the wait time wasn’t so long, I would have just bought the MPA.

I do hear that the ARC CDG throws brass forwards though. That would be very annoying at matches. My solus ejects into a perfect little pile at 4 O’clock roughly half a mile away.

View attachment 8713783

that's impressive as shit, which caliber?

 

[sheepdog697]

Solus with a high-quality prefit in a good chassis and a TriggerTech Special will do all you need it to, and won't break the bank.

Here's a group from one of mine...

Solus action, Blue Mountain Precision Proof CF 20" 7.5" twist .25CM barrel, TT Special, Solus 15" Comp Chassis...Shooting on sandbags.

View attachment 8713789

Thats a typical 5 round group? Very solid. Maybe i will grab a solus when they do their black friday sale.

 

[TostitosChipDetector]

that's impressive as shit, which caliber?

6mm GT

 

[FuhQ]

Thats a typical 5 round group? Very solid. Maybe i will grab a solus when they do their black friday sale.

Yes

Here’s a couple more from 2 of my other Solus builds… Both in 6.5 Creedmoor.

 

[TostitosChipDetector]

A pic of the budget sub-0.5 moa Solus build just because i dont get to share it often:

Before glass and accessories this build was around $2k

View attachment IMG_5589.jpeg

 

[FuhQ]

Here’s a couple of mine…

20” Med-Heavy .25 Creed / Proof Build

22” Heavy Target 6.5 Creed Build

20” Light(ish) Weight 6.5 Creed Hunting Build

 

[sheepdog697]

Yes

Here’s a couple more from 2 of my other Solus builds… Both in 6.5 Creedmoor.

View attachment 8713935View attachment 8713936

Thats phenomenal. You're installing the prefits yourself?

 

[FuhQ]

Thats phenomenal. You're installing the prefits yourself?

Yes, I built them all myself.

 

[TahoeDust]

Hard to beat an Origin or Solus with a good prefit for the money.

Origin with 6.5cm Proof prefit. Here is a thread that kind of follows the build. Very easy.
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/and-so-it-begins.7253104/

Factory 140gr eldm

Factory Federal GMM 140gr Berger

 

[lash]

I do hear that the ARC CDG throws brass forwards though. That would be very annoying at matches. My solus ejects into a perfect little pile at 4 O’clock roughly half a mile away.

True. Because it’s mechanical ejection, how fast and hard you work the bolt affects the ejection angle and distance. In a slightly slower belly ELR situation, I can make my LA brass land in the case most times. In a fast paced pressure situation, the SA brass will get thrown forward of 3:00.

 

[quadking2003]

Kelblys just brought out a PRS rifle that once they sell 50 will meet all the production requirements. If I know anything about Kelblys the fact they have over 82 confirmed world records confirms they known what they are doing and produce quality products. They are also offering 10 percent off just use the code guncon25 not positive how long that will be good but I know Gun Con is June 28th in Ohio. I attached a link direct to the Element Rifle, they have a pretty sweet setup you can build completely out with optic, brake and bipod even. I actually have one on order myself and can't wait to get my hands on it. The rebarrels are even a bit cheaper than MPA we all know if your a PRS shooter ever little bit you can save adds up.

https://kelbly.com/precision-element-rifle/

 

[sheepdog697]

Kelblys just brought out a PRS rifle that once they sell 50 will meet all the production requirements. If I know anything about Kelblys the fact they have over 82 confirmed world records confirms they known what they are doing and produce quality products. They are also offering 10 percent off just use the code guncon25 not positive how long that will be good but I know Gun Con is June 28th in Ohio. I attached a link direct to the Element Rifle, they have a pretty sweet setup you can build completely out with optic, brake and bipod even. I actually have one on order myself and can't wait to get my hands on it. The rebarrels are even a bit cheaper than MPA we all know if your a PRS shooter ever little bit you can save adds up.

https://kelbly.com/precision-element-rifle/

View attachment 8714626

Very nice, what caliber did you go with?

 

[quadking2003]

Very nice, what caliber did you go with?

6br been shooting that caliber for awhile now and it's pretty hard to go wrong with it. But I really don't think any 6mm is wrong for PRS. The Dasher is super popular I know.

 

[sheepdog697]

6br been shooting that caliber for awhile now and it's pretty hard to go wrong with it. But I really don't think any 6mm is wrong for PRS. The Dasher is super popular I know.

One thing you said that kind of struck me. If i get the MPA with the CDG action, why would i need them to rebarrel? Couldnt i just order a prefit for that action? I dont think youre the first person that has mentioned that, and it just sunk in.

Thanks

 

[lash]

One thing you said that kind of struck me. If i get the MPA with the CDG action, why would i need them to rebarrel? Couldnt i just order a prefit for that action? I dont think youre the first person that has mentioned that, and it just sunk in.

Thanks

Yes, you can absolutely buy prefits for the CDG action and spin them on yourself. That’s how I built my 7PRC. Maybe not every prefit barrel maker will offer them, but most of the good ones do.

 

[spife7980]

One thing you said that kind of struck me. If i get the MPA with the CDG action, why would i need them to rebarrel? Couldnt i just order a prefit for that action? I dont think youre the first person that has mentioned that, and it just sunk in.

Thanks

If one is trying to stay in the production class of prs competition then it needs to have a "factory" barrel on it. I imagine they should be able to ship that factory barrel to your door though, shouldn't need to have the action returned to them for that.
Otherwise, sure, get it from anywhere you trust.

 

[lash]

If one is trying to stay in the production class of prs then it needs to have a "factory" barrel on it

Ah yes. I forgot the premise of the thread. Does MPA not offer replacement barrels or do you have to send your action in to them and have them put it on?

 

[spife7980]

Ah yes. I forgot the premise of the thread. Does MPA not offer replacement barrels or do you have to send your action in to them and have them put it on?

Not sure on that technicality, I edited while you replied. I dont think its required that it has to go back.

 

[lash]

Yeah, it looks like you can buy a prefit from them for your PMR “factory” rifle.

Pre-Fit Rifle Barrels - MasterPiece Arms, Inc.

MPA Provides Pre-Fit Barrels for the following actions: Curtis Axiom (AO serial numbers only – Not AXS) MPA Curtis Actions MPA Elite Actions (ARC Coup De Grace) Impact Actions These Pre-Fit barrels are built by MPA from 416 Stainless, Hand Lapped, Chambered with Muzzle Threads or Crown. Can be...

masterpiecearms.com

 

[lash]

And OP, there’s this new production rifle from Kelbly coming out. New thread just today. Taking orders now.

New Bolt Action Comp Ready Rifle on the Market.

Kelblys just brought out a PRS rifle that once they sell 50 will meet all the production requirements. If I know anything about Kelblys the fact they have over 82 confirmed world records confirms they known what they are doing and produce quality products. They are also offering 10 percent off...

www.snipershide.com

 

[sheepdog697]

If one is trying to stay in the production class of prs competition then it needs to have a "factory" barrel on it. I imagine they should be able to ship that factory barrel to your door though, shouldn't need to have the action returned to them for that.
Otherwise, sure, get it from anywhere you trust.

That makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[quadking2003]

One thing you said that kind of struck me. If i get the MPA with the CDG action, why would i need them to rebarrel? Couldnt i just order a prefit for that action? I dont think youre the first person that has mentioned that, and it just sunk in.

Thanks

So I am a bit slow on the reply but if looking at the production class PRS. It must be a factory rebarrel, MPA and Kelblys are the only companies that build a rifle fitting the production class or will fit once they sell 50 of them and will send you a barrel to install yourself which falls within the rules so long as its the one they offer on their production rifles. The others like savage, ruger or even GA you need to send rifle back to be rebarreled. I wont lie I currently own a MPA Matrix PRO PRM but have a kelblys on the way. I dont see how you can go wrong with them.

 

[sheepdog697]

So I am a bit slow on the reply but if looking at the production class PRS. It must be a factory rebarrel, MPA and Kelblys are the only companies that build a rifle fitting the production class or will fit once they sell 50 of them and will send you a barrel to install yourself which falls within the rules so long as its the one they offer on their production rifles. The others like savage, ruger or even GA you need to send rifle back to be rebarreled. I wont lie I currently own a MPA Matrix PRO PRM but have a kelblys on the way. I dont see how you can go wrong with them.

how do you like the MPA?

 

[sheepdog697]

Well, ended up grabbing this deal on the PX. Not sure which barrel I'll keep!

Firearms - Impact/Foundation Samson 6gt/6daseher PRS rifle

Complete PRS rifle. I built this rifle over the winter and have only fired 20 rounds though it. Here are the details: Everything was bought new!!! Impact Action Foundation Samson stock with all brass inserts. I gave the brass a weathered look. You can easily shine it back up in a sonic cleaner...

www.snipershide.com

Also, lol im an idiot and am definitely getting spammers messaging me about payment. I shouldn't have put that in the ad, but I didnt want to miss grabbing the deal publicly.

Ill report back once I get it out and shoot it! Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[lash]

Well, ended up grabbing this deal on the PX. Not sure which barrel I'll keep!

Firearms - Impact/Foundation Samson 6gt/6daseher PRS rifle

Complete PRS rifle. I built this rifle over the winter and have only fired 20 rounds though it. Here are the details: Everything was bought new!!! Impact Action Foundation Samson stock with all brass inserts. I gave the brass a weathered look. You can easily shine it back up in a sonic cleaner...

www.snipershide.com

Also, lol im an idiot and am definitely getting spammers messaging me about payment. I shouldn't have put that in the ad, but I didnt want to miss grabbing the deal publicly.

Ill report back once I get it out and shoot it! Thanks for all the suggestions.

Make sure that you report all the scammers using report button.

 

[sheepdog697]

Make sure that you report all the scammers using report button.

Already did it... it was like within 5 minutes lol