Looking to build a 300 PRC off a Bighorn Origin LA. I recently built a 6.5CM with the Origin action and have been very impressed. I also have the action wrench so I figure why not keep the same brand/style action so I can do my own barrel swaps. My intended use for this gun will 99% of the time be target shooting with the intention of competing in some sort of LR competition down the road. I hunt once or twice a year so I guess that will be the other 1%.
Questions:
1. I have the SA version of the origin. Are there any issues with the LA Origin that I may not know about?
2. Is there an optimized barrel length for this cartridge? I've found everything from 26"-30" and I understand this can be very subjective. I'll be honest, I probably won't want 30" but I do have 2 other guns with 26" so I'm definitely comfortable with the 26" barrel length. I'm wondering if there is a significant velocity/performance difference going from 26" to 30". Maybe 28" is a good middle ground?
3. Are there any Chassis/Stocks to stay away from that in anyone's experience requires extra milling/work to allow everything to function properly? I am really happy with my 6.5 build where I just screwed my action into my AI AT chassis and away I went. Looking for something as simple as that. Currently considering AI, MPA, MDT ACC, and McMillan A5 stocks.
Thanks ahead of time for any insight.
Questions:
1. I have the SA version of the origin. Are there any issues with the LA Origin that I may not know about?
2. Is there an optimized barrel length for this cartridge? I've found everything from 26"-30" and I understand this can be very subjective. I'll be honest, I probably won't want 30" but I do have 2 other guns with 26" so I'm definitely comfortable with the 26" barrel length. I'm wondering if there is a significant velocity/performance difference going from 26" to 30". Maybe 28" is a good middle ground?
3. Are there any Chassis/Stocks to stay away from that in anyone's experience requires extra milling/work to allow everything to function properly? I am really happy with my 6.5 build where I just screwed my action into my AI AT chassis and away I went. Looking for something as simple as that. Currently considering AI, MPA, MDT ACC, and McMillan A5 stocks.
Thanks ahead of time for any insight.