Recommendations needed for 1,000+ yard system

[spartan2381]

I'm looking to move past the 500 yard mark and I'm looking for recommendations on a platform. The Snipers Hide Saber in 6.5CM seems like a great place to start but wanted to get opinions from the community. Should I consider Ruger PSR or something similar or better off doing a custom build i.e. proof barrel, stiller or big horn action, etc.

Requirements:
6.5CM
1,000 yards
multi-use (trainer, psr, etc) something that can fill a multi-use role
$2,000 - $2,500

 

[Backcountryguy]

That budget for completed system(complete rifle with scope, rings, bipod, etc) or just for an action, barrel, and stock/chassis

Do you have a preference between a stock or chassis?

 

[Alabusa]

Take a look at the Bergara Premiere Ridgeback rifles.

 

[spartan2381]

That budget for completed system(complete rifle with scope, rings, bipod, etc) or just for an action, barrel, and stock/chassis

Do you have a preference between a stock or chassis?

Sorry that budget is just for action, barrel and stock.

I'm not hard set on stock vs chassis, but I am leaning towards a chassis from versatility standpoint.

 

[Defender3]

FWIW - there are a lot of RPRs in 6.5CM on the line at Quantico when we shoot weekends through the Quantico Shooting Club. There are some Bergaras, some Tikas and a Savage or two, but the RPR is second only to the AIs. We shoot 600 - 1000 (known distance) and the RPR, with the right factory ammo, seem to hold under MOA.

Be careful though, I started with an RPR, graduated to a Mausingfield build and am now earning my Masters with an AI. I should have either stuck with the RPR or just bought the AI straight away.

BTW - What are you using now to 500? It won't work out to 1,000?

 

[Backcountryguy]

With your budget I’d personally look at the ARC Nucleus or Archimedes...Curtis Axiom or Vector. I’m really partial to 75 degree or less bolt throws. I despise 90 degree throws after starting at 90 degree throws and then getting a 70 degree throw.

Then toss on a barrel of your preference. I have a PVA 6.5 creed barrel and it’s a great shooter. Under 1/4 MOA with handloads when the nut behind the trigger is tight.

There’s a plethora of chassis options to choose from. Choose one whose features or looks that you like and go.

 

[spartan2381]

FWIW - there are a lot of RPRs in 6.5CM on the line at Quantico when we shoot weekends through the Quantico Shooting Club. There are some Bergaras, some Tikas and a Savage or two, but the RPR is second only to the AIs. We shoot 600 - 1000 (known distance) and the RPR, with the right factory ammo, seem to hold under MOA.

Be careful though, I started with an RPR, graduated to a Mausingfield build and am now earning my Masters with an AI. I should have either stuck with the RPR or just bought the AI straight away.

BTW - What are you using now to 500? It won't work out to 1,000?

I'm using a Rem 700 in a XLR chassis. It will do 1K but wanted to get into another caliber with the 6.5CM being like a solid choice.

 

[TxWelder35]

For 2k you are into a custom rifle, big horn action, barrel of your choosing, and a krg bravo/mdt oryx, trigger tech, and roll on.

Action $850
Barrel $600
chassis $400
Trigger $165

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

At your price you could get a semi-custom from GA Precision on a trued 700 action and have ~800-900 left for a stock/chassis, depending on what options you wanted. You could also cut into your stock budget a bit for a Defiance Tenacity. GAP does great work - I've used them for years and quite a few barrels on my PRS rifle and trainer.

 

[Steel head]

With your budget I’d personally look at the ARC Nucleus or Archimedes...Curtis Axiom or Vector. I’m really partial to 75 degree or less bolt throws. I despise 90 degree throws after starting at 90 degree throws and then getting a 70 degree throw.

Then toss on a barrel of your preference. I have a PVA 6.5 creed barrel and it’s a great shooter. Under 1/4 MOA with handloads when the nut behind the trigger is tight.

There’s a plethora of chassis options to choose from. Choose one whose features or looks that you like and go.

I went with a nucleus in 260.
1000 yards is a chip shot with it.
Here it is hitting steel at 1125 yards.

 

[spartan2381]

Really appreciate all the advice and feedback. Looks like I need to start researching the options that have been put out.

Thanks for making a new member feel welcomed as well.

 

[Lunchbox27]

For 2k you are into a custom rifle, big horn action, barrel of your choosing, and a krg bravo/mdt oryx, trigger tech, and roll on.

Action $850
Barrel $600
chassis $400
Trigger $165

This!

 

[Defender3]

I'm using a Rem 700 in a XLR chassis. It will do 1K but wanted to get into another caliber with the 6.5CM being like a solid choice.

There's a regular shooter at Quantico using a Rem 700 action in 30-06 that he dropped into an AI chassis. While he handloads for his '06, he hammers steel at 1,000 with boring consistency.

I'm shooting .260R as I prefer the case capacity, shoulder angle and velocities I can get over the 6.5, but the 6.5 is the flavor of the day and has many more factory ammo options than the .260R; you can't go wrong with a 6.5.

 

[Steel head]

There's a regular shooter at Quantico using a Rem 700 action in 30-06 that he dropped into an AI chassis. While he handloads for his '06, he hammers steel at 1,000 with boring consistency.

I'm shooting .260R as I prefer the case capacity, shoulder angle and velocities I can get over the 6.5, but the 6.5 is the flavor of the day and has many more factory ammo options than the .260R; you can't go wrong with a 6.5.

 

[hollowoutadime]

You might find a lightly used AI/AE MK3 for about that.

 

[spartan2381]

I went with a nucleus in 260.
1000 yards is a chip shot with it.
Here it is hitting steel at 1125 yards.

Very nice. I finally have access to a range that will allow me to do 1K +. How do you like the nucleus? was reading it has some problems initially.

 

[Beggen]

I would go with a curtis axiom or vector. I have a vector that is hands down my best action. I also am running a KRG W3 and it's sweet. You can get a button cut barrel for cheap and stay within your budget.

 

[spartan2381]

This!

Leaning towards this. Might do the nucleus action but still deciding. Any pro/cons on the KRG vs Oryx?

 

[spartan2381]

I would go with a curtis axiom or vector. I have a vector that is hands down my best action. I also am running a KRG W3 and it's sweet. You can get a button cut barrel for cheap and stay within your budget.

Man those actions look sweet.

 

[kthomas]

ARC Nucleus, Bighorn Origin or Defiance Tenacity action in a KRG Bravo chassis. Get Keystone to spin up the barrel for you. Trigger of your choice (my preference is the BnA triggers).

That should put you around the $2k ballpark and will be an excellent rifle.

 

[longgunJR]

If I ever buy another factory rifle it'll be a Tikka, I've heard nothing but great things about their actions.
You've got a great action and barrel to start with and you don't have to spend extra $400 to true and blueprint like a Remington.
If you're budget doesn't include a scope you're not far from a nice full build either, if you look for deals on components. you can get a great Defiance Tenacity for less than 1k and good to go for a lifetime.

 

[Steel head]

Very nice. I finally have access to a range that will allow me to do 1K +. How do you like the nucleus? was reading it has some problems initially.

Love it.
I didn’t have any of those problems.

 

[brianf]

this:

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/ai-ae-mkiii-folder-in-308.6953701/

buy itand dont look back, you become a AI convert sooner or later

just speed up the process

i dont plan on buying customs again because factory stuff is just so good now

only custom im buying is the new one Theis is working on

seems to be a game changer increased performance envelope not another copy

 

[Lunchbox27]

Leaning towards this. Might do the nucleus action but still deciding. Any pro/cons on the KRG vs Oryx?

Cannot speak for the Oryx; never ran one. I can say that I love the KRG Bravo. I’m a traditional stock fan (manners/mcmillan) and I don’t care for most chassis... just a preference. The Bravo gives me the feel of a traditional stock, without the hefty price tag or need for bottom metal.