F T/R Competition F/TR Build?

[boone3380]

I shot a couple of F class matches this year and now want to build a dedicated rifle. I used my varmint rifle, which is a .223 AI. I did pretty well considering I shot in the F Open class against the bigger rifles. These comps were at mid range, so their advantage was mitigated somewhat. In my thinking the F/TR class would be the best place for me learn and be more competitive.

These are the components I've been getting together for the build. Long action AICS, trued LA Rem, Rock Creek 11.27 twist M24 barrel (finish at 28"), NF 12-42 BR scope, 20 Moa base, and an Atlas bipod to finish it off. Most of the components are from a 6.5-284 that was smoked. If my math is correct it should finish at around 17.5 lbs. Now to the big question, is there any disadvantage to using the long action, instead of the short action?

 

[Tactical]

No disadvantage at all. The Remington action will keep up with any if its trued. Your set up is very much like what I used for a few years before going to larger action single shot type.

 

[XTR]

+1

The reason we get fancy actions is because we can, not necessarily because they shoot better.

 

[boone3380]

Thanks, that what I was hoping to hear. I was wondering about any disadvantage of the LA vs the SA more than anything.
Now I just have to wait till January for my smith to get started on it.

 

[TheShooter]

long action weighs more and requires a heavier stock. Other than weight, I can't think of any disadvantage.

The atlas bipod is great for tactical matches. every top shooter in F T/R I have seen has used a Sinclair. It may or may not hold you back. Good luck.

 

[boone3380]

Does anybody know the weight on the Sinclair bipod? Looked on their site but it didn't give a weight.

 

[Denys]

Yeah, the Sinclair Gen 3, with the elevation adjustment is about 1 pound, 13 ounces if I remember correctly. The Gen 2 is just a tad over 2 pounds, but it's no longer available.