All,
A few months ago I put a $500 deposit down on a Fierce Mountain Reaper ($3600 total) that is now ready.
At the time, the weapons system offered most of what I am looking for. I want platforms that are very precise from the bench or prone to 1,000 meters plus but that are also light enough for backcountry carry at my age (44). I am not 22 anymore so lugging around a 14 pound precision platform is a no-go.
The platform is relatively new and offers an adjustable cheek piece, short barrel length (20 inches) and is chambered in my desired round (300 PRC). It has an adjustable cheek riser. Does have LOP adjustability (not to the extent of a full chassis) but I generally find with my shorter arms (I am 5'9) that LOP adjustments are not necessary and if they are, minimal. Weight is optimal. I think their Bix n Andy triggers are proprietary, and their actions do not mate with a 700 LA.
Here's the rub. I have read on a few other forums since I ordered the rifle some really dreadful things about Fierce quality control and customer service. They've also posted some YouTube videos in past years that really bug me (taking game animals at 600 meters from the roof of a truck is not my idea of hunting). The latter though is more a snobby approach on my part as opposed to worries about the quality of the product.
Looking to see if anyone has purchased a rifle from Fierce over the last twelve months and can offer some input. I can still walk away and build out a custom with only the loss of my deposit.
A few months ago I put a $500 deposit down on a Fierce Mountain Reaper ($3600 total) that is now ready.
At the time, the weapons system offered most of what I am looking for. I want platforms that are very precise from the bench or prone to 1,000 meters plus but that are also light enough for backcountry carry at my age (44). I am not 22 anymore so lugging around a 14 pound precision platform is a no-go.
The platform is relatively new and offers an adjustable cheek piece, short barrel length (20 inches) and is chambered in my desired round (300 PRC). It has an adjustable cheek riser. Does have LOP adjustability (not to the extent of a full chassis) but I generally find with my shorter arms (I am 5'9) that LOP adjustments are not necessary and if they are, minimal. Weight is optimal. I think their Bix n Andy triggers are proprietary, and their actions do not mate with a 700 LA.
Here's the rub. I have read on a few other forums since I ordered the rifle some really dreadful things about Fierce quality control and customer service. They've also posted some YouTube videos in past years that really bug me (taking game animals at 600 meters from the roof of a truck is not my idea of hunting). The latter though is more a snobby approach on my part as opposed to worries about the quality of the product.
Looking to see if anyone has purchased a rifle from Fierce over the last twelve months and can offer some input. I can still walk away and build out a custom with only the loss of my deposit.
