I figure that if I post a build thread on my next rifle, there's less chance of me backing out, so here goes.
As I tinker with my new 300 PRC, I've decided to start working toward a competition build. What I've decided so far:
- 6mm BRA as the caliber. I like the velocity the case is capable of on such a low powder charge, and I like the increase in expected barrel life over my 6mm CM. I also like that I can effectively get Lapua brass for it (fire form 6mm BR).
- Deviant action, nitrided.
- M5 DBM
- Manners T6A stock. I'd like to go carbon, but am unsure if the Arca/M-Lok rail setup I want to do with the bipod will work with carbon. Key for this stock is the KMW Loggerhead cheek riser hardware. For me, the lateral capability of the riser is a must-have. I got this hardware on my 300 and will never own another precision rifle without it.
- Razor HD Gen II EBR7C - Okay, I have to admit I already ordered this. Since I figure I can put this on my 300 until this build is ready, why not order it now Of course the big risk with this move is that I won't want to drop my 300 back to the PST Gen II after the Razor needs to go. The recent price drop on this scope contributed in my decision to get it now.
- MPA BA mount.
- Trigger is undecided.
- Bartlein 26" 1-8 M24
- APA Lil Bastard. I have this on two other rifles and love it.
Spartan Precision will be building this. I'm lucky to have them relatively local to me.
I'm sure a few things will change, but this is what I've got so far.
As I tinker with my new 300 PRC, I've decided to start working toward a competition build. What I've decided so far:
- 6mm BRA as the caliber. I like the velocity the case is capable of on such a low powder charge, and I like the increase in expected barrel life over my 6mm CM. I also like that I can effectively get Lapua brass for it (fire form 6mm BR).
- Deviant action, nitrided.
- M5 DBM
- Manners T6A stock. I'd like to go carbon, but am unsure if the Arca/M-Lok rail setup I want to do with the bipod will work with carbon. Key for this stock is the KMW Loggerhead cheek riser hardware. For me, the lateral capability of the riser is a must-have. I got this hardware on my 300 and will never own another precision rifle without it.
- Razor HD Gen II EBR7C - Okay, I have to admit I already ordered this. Since I figure I can put this on my 300 until this build is ready, why not order it now Of course the big risk with this move is that I won't want to drop my 300 back to the PST Gen II after the Razor needs to go. The recent price drop on this scope contributed in my decision to get it now.
- MPA BA mount.
- Trigger is undecided.
- Bartlein 26" 1-8 M24
- APA Lil Bastard. I have this on two other rifles and love it.
Spartan Precision will be building this. I'm lucky to have them relatively local to me.
I'm sure a few things will change, but this is what I've got so far.