I can not for the life of me decide on which way to go on a new build. I’m going to have a 300 PRC and a 224 Valkyrie both put together. Both on origin actions, both (most likely) in a krg Bravo. For my budget it’ll have to be one or the other to start. I want the 300 to be able to reach out to 2000 yards and then some. But I want the Valkyrie for a light recoiling bolt gun for my son. Considering my son just had his first birthday on October 15th (feels like it was last night we were going to the hospital to have him. It really does go fast!) I’m leaning hard towards the 300 prc. Being he has years before he gets into any centerfire rifles. He’s already got a single shot cricket .22 and Ruger Precision rimfire waiting for him. But one reason to get the Valkyrie done now, is for the wife. I’ve got a 6.5 creed, 6mm Creed couple 308s that all have too much recoil for her. The 223 rem 700 I have she likes and shoots well. Just can’t get enough out of it. It’s a 20” barrel sps. She has no interest in competition or even hunting. She just likes our range trips together, and wants to be able to reach out a little farther with less recoil. I know this kind of silly, but what you guys go with first? The builds would most likely be a year apart.
What to do?
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Have you tried lighter bullets or a brake to mitigate recoil on the creedmoors, I have a 6.5 shooting 130 gr pills with a APA little bastard and my girlfriend has no problems with it. I live in Kansas and the wind reeked too much havoc on the lighter Valkyire bullets when i took it out to distance. Just my .02
Felf64 beat me to it! On the 6.5, I'd install Pachmayr Decelerator or LimbSaver recoil pad. Install an APA gen3 Lil Bastid self timing muzzle brake. If you can, add some weight to the rifle because mass reduces recoil- does it need a barrel yet? If so, go with a heavier barrel. If the stock allows for it, add some foam to further reduce felt recoil. Shoot the lightest loads.
Should been more specific, sorry. I have a 120 eld load for the 6.5 that shoots pretty soft, I thought. It’s got a PVA jet blast brake, a m24 contoured remage 26” barrel in a KRG Bravo. Weights around 15 pounds. 6mm is basically identical, but with a kinda hot 112 match burner load. 308 in any configuration is out. I’m ok with her not liking anything now, good excuse for a new build. ?
Can't shake that 300 PRC build Idea though!
Can't shake that 300 PRC build Idea though!
I'd go 300 prc if she still thinks the creedmoor kicks too much. You will have more fun with it than the 224 in my opinion
It sounds like the only things left to try are a better recoil pad, and an APA lil bastid brake. Keep in mind that effectiveness of brakes can vary from poor to great, and we know the APAs are very effective. You've tried everything else, so another $200 on a brake and recoil pad might be worth it.
If I had a 2300 yd range that close to me, I'd be totally focused on building a precision 300prc, or 300nm!
Maybe a 22 Creedmoor? I just started on mine, and find the recoil to be in the 6BR range. It's only 18" plus suppressor.
With the can, in an XLR Envy, it weighs around 14 lbs. So far, I'm right at 3000 fps with 95 SMK's. Also, you could neck down
some of the 6 Creed brass to use.
With the can, in an XLR Envy, it weighs around 14 lbs. So far, I'm right at 3000 fps with 95 SMK's. Also, you could neck down
some of the 6 Creed brass to use.
