So I picked up a used Remington PCR in 6.5CM during COVID and came up with a plan/challenge to build a PRS rig with decent glass for under $1,500. I had a couple of parameters as I started to put the plan together:
1) No Chicom components. 1 exception is ar teh butler creek scope caps. I don't know how to get around this one and stay in budget.
2) for $1,500 it would include rifle, bipod, 2 mags, scope, and rings.
3) Scope had to be Japanese glass, x-mas tree reticle, illuminated, mil/mil.
4) Rifle had to shoot under 1/2 moa with match ammo.
I know what the "big green" accuracy warranty was for the PCRs, so I figured #4 above would be doable. And if not, I'd keep looking for a rifle.
Well, after mounting a "temporary" scope and rings, this is what it shot, so I knew I was off to a good start.
100 yards, 4 rounds, Hornady 140 ELDM. The "flyer" is the cold bore shot.
My WTB post for the scope rings, shout out to
www.snipershide.com
The total breakdown is below, and do keep in mind that this project started almost 3 years ago with the rifle purchase. But I purchased the scope and stock the last few months - actually the scope was the last piece of the $1,500 puzzle. It came out to a hair above $1,500...but I'm pretty happy with the result!
More pics to follow, just wanted to get this started!
1) No Chicom components. 1 exception is ar teh butler creek scope caps. I don't know how to get around this one and stay in budget.
2) for $1,500 it would include rifle, bipod, 2 mags, scope, and rings.
3) Scope had to be Japanese glass, x-mas tree reticle, illuminated, mil/mil.
4) Rifle had to shoot under 1/2 moa with match ammo.
I know what the "big green" accuracy warranty was for the PCRs, so I figured #4 above would be doable. And if not, I'd keep looking for a rifle.
Well, after mounting a "temporary" scope and rings, this is what it shot, so I knew I was off to a good start.
100 yards, 4 rounds, Hornady 140 ELDM. The "flyer" is the cold bore shot.
My WTB post for the scope rings, shout out to
@Mike Casselton
for the recommendation Accessories - FOUND: CHEAP non-chicom 34mm 1-1.2" high scope rings
I need CHEAP 34mm 1-1.2" high scope rings to finally finish my sub $900, sub 1/2 moa PRS rifle. Rings need to be NON CHICOM, decent quality, and less than 60 bucks. Show me what you got.
www.snipershide.com The total breakdown is below, and do keep in mind that this project started almost 3 years ago with the rifle purchase. But I purchased the scope and stock the last few months - actually the scope was the last piece of the $1,500 puzzle. It came out to a hair above $1,500...but I'm pretty happy with the result!
| Item | Cost | Source | Notes |
| Used Rem. PCR 6.5 CM package | $997.50 | Local Classified (Calguns) | Barely used PCR with 80+ rounds of misc match ammo, 3 mags, rifle soft case - bought during COVID |
| PCR chassis | ($450.00) | See above | Hate the chassis - sold it |
| PCR chassis high scope rail | ($50.00) | See above | Didn't need/like the elevated rail - sold it |
| Credit for match ammo w/ package | ($160.00) | See above | Credit for ammo included with rifle |
| Credit for 3rd Pmag w/ package | ($20.00) | See above | Credit for (1) extra pmag included with rifle |
| JP Muzzle Brake | $15.00 | https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/members/110778/ Shout out to Iamero | Iamero had a "pay it forward" post a few years back where he just wanted shipping covered for the items listed |
| Harris bipod | $20.00 | The 'Hide | picked up on the 'Hide as part of a bag of misc parts. I think was 60 bucks for various items including this |
| Manners T4A "project" stock | $600.00 | https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/members/jzwolen25.184927/ Big shout out to jzwolen25 | https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...roe-camo-project-stock.7161424/#post-10751698 |
| Seekins Scope rail | $102.95 | Amazon | |
| Scope rings | $55.90 | Shout out tofor the recommendation on my scope rings WTB add | https://www.opticsplanet.com/utg-pro-34mm-medium-profile-p-o-i-picatinny-riflescope-rings.html |
| Brownell's MPO 5-25 | $450.00 | https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/members/lilhank.18141/ | https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/brownells-mpo-5-25x56-mil.7185621/#post-11097041 |
| TOTAL | $1,561.35 |
More pics to follow, just wanted to get this started!
