S&W Performance Center LRR Chassis Rifle first impressions

[Usmcsomerville]

So I stopped at my local gun shop today and they just got in 2 S&W Performance center LRR rifles. They sit in a chassis that looks very similar to a MDT. One, the price is around $1200, so already it's more than the rpr. The chassis, to me, is not very appealing. It is pretty heavy, which is probably from the lack of machining on the main body of the chassis. It also has a fluted heavy barrel and pretty small bolt knob. Really nothing very special that would stand out, especially for the price they are asking.

Then my buddy handed it to me and I cycled the bolt.....wtf. it hung up every 1-2 inches. So much that I could sit the buttstock on the desk and the bolt would hang there and not budge even when shaking the rifle. It even got stuck all the way forward and then all the way closed. Now I shoot all Tikka so I am used to a very smooth bolt, but this was horrible.

So I gave the other rifle the same test. A completely different rifle did the same damn thing. I just want to know if anyone has come across these yet and have had the same issues. I was not looking to buy one, just wanted to check out what S&W is bringing to the table.

 

[Eadle]

So I stopped at my local gun shop today and they just got in 2 S&W Performance center LRR rifles. They sit in a MDT chassis, looks like maybe a LSS gen2 variant. One, the price is around $1200, so already it's more than the rpr. The chassis, to me, is not very appealing. It is pretty heavy, which is probably from the lack of machining on the main body of the chassis. It also has a fluted heavy barrel and pretty small bolt knob. Really nothing very special that would stand out, especially for the price they are asking.

Then my buddy handed it to me and I cycled the bolt.....wtf. it hung up every 1-2 inches. So much that I could sit the buttstock on the desk and the bolt would hang there and not budge even when shaking the rifle. It even got stuck all the way forward and then all the way closed. Now I shoot all Tikka so I am used to a very smooth bolt, but this was horrible.

So I gave the other rifle the same test. A completely different rifle did the same damn thing. I just want to know if anyone has come across these yet and have had the same issues. I was not looking to buy one, just wanted to check out what S&W is bringing to the table.

The few that I have played with were a little smoother than what you describe. Not tikka smooth, but way smoother than a factory Compass. It is a beast in the weight department how you describe. As long as it shoots, I think it would make a good beginner rifle. I have seen it priced closer to $1000.

 

[kl3309]

Thought the MDT rep on here said that that wasn't their chassis.

- Yep, in post #8, not one of theirs': http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...center-long-range-rifle.6903483/#post-7248598

 

[Usmcsomerville]

Thought the MDT rep on here said that that wasn't their chassis.

- Yep, in post #8, not one of theirs': http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...center-long-range-rifle.6903483/#post-7248598

That's good to know. Edited the post so it doesn't mislead anyone.

 

[Melvis]

This rifle is on the list. Ready to drop the money on the South Fork, but not thrilled about the wait time. I'd like to see how the Performance Center offering actually shoots.

 

[Usmcsomerville]

This rifle is on the list. Ready to drop the money on the South Fork, but not thrilled about the wait time. I'd like to see how the Performance Center offering actually shoots.

There is alot better out there for the price if the performance center. The action to me felt horrible.