Looking for feedback on anyone that has a masterpiece arms chassis rifle out there! Looking for help to push me over the edge!!!
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If they did, Phil from MPA would go out of his way to make it right.That’s great!
Anyone with a negative experience?
Texascavediver:I have an MPA 65BA-SL with a 26" MPA barrel. Awesome rifle. It's shooting sub MOA groups with all test loads during load development making it a little challenging to choose the perfect load.
I have the switch lug and love it. I shoot 6.5 CM, 25 CM and .243. I invested in one chassis (folding competition), one trigger (TT diamond), one scope, etc... and I switch them out at the range in less then a minute.Texascavediver:
How is the performance of the Switch Lug system? Im on the edge of purchasing that rifle myself.... How is your RTZ when you switch calibers or bring it back to a previously zeroed caliber? How confident are you with a hand tightened barrel (hard for me settle with that)...
I see lots of guys on here not supporting the WTO Switch Lug and seem to favor the Barlock or spec'ed actions and a receiver hitch barrel vice... what were some of the factors that went into your decision on the Switch Lug? Sounds like you are happy with your decision?
Thanks for the feedback!! I’m 99% sure I’ll make the leap into the same rig soon.I have the switch lug and love it. I shoot 6.5 CM, 25 CM and .243. I invested in one chassis (folding competition), one trigger (TT diamond), one scope, etc... and I switch them out at the range in less then a minute.
The RTZ is within 1 MOA. The barrel lock up is secure. I think other system manufacturers quit production of similar devices d/t loosening isssues.
My local gun smith Dresdens in Ohio spun up all my barrels in 2 weeks. I bought the Bartlein blanks. It was easy, not ultra custom at all. My post about the switch lug issue was to highlight how amazing their customer service is.Thanks for the feedback!! I’m 99% sure I’ll make the leap into the same rig soon.
What about barrel manufacturing? From my understanding - I’ll be limited to either buying from MPA.... or doing something ultra custom... doesn’t look like anyone else is offering off the shelf barrels? That was one other hold up where an impact or big horn action could have a leg up.
That’s great!
Anyone with a negative experience?
My shooting partner had the same issues. It was a carbon ring in the throat. You should borescope it.I have a 65 ba with the switch lug. It did great and met the 3/8 guarantee up until 700 ish rounds. I noticed my dope at 700 and 1050 getting lower and started getting pressure signs. I started getting flat primers and some popping out. MPA told me to try different ammo.
I only shot the eld's b/c they shot so good up until then. I tried some federal non typical, seller and bellot, and sig. All had pressure signs and sig brass stuck in the barrel on the second shot. Magnetospeed read 2960 to a little over 3000 fps on all ammo I tried. Before this eld's averaged 2710.
I sent the rifle in and they inspected it and shot 5 rounds of federal and said everything was ok. I have shot 700 + rounds of 40 eldm and now can't shoot them and any other factory ammo I have tried. The primers either pop at least every 3rd round and have gotten 2 stuck cases. I have emailed them several more times with no response and no one is answering the phone.
I'm tired of fucking with it and sending it to keystone accuracy for a new krieger barrel and let John inspect the action and switch lug.
I did (I'm pretty new to this so I might not know what i'm looking for) and took it to a local gunsmith. He checked for a carbon ring and put go and no/go gauges in to check headspace and said it looked good.
I discussed a carbon ring with Al before I sent it in. The only contact I've had was a note back with the rifle saying everything was ok with the rifle and 5 federal brass in the box. They didn't have pressure signs but i have a butt load of hornady eld's sitting here. Hasn't talked to anyone since.
I will say they were very responsive before they got the rifle. I talked to Al and Phil on the phone and were prompt with emails. Phil called me to assure me they would find problem and fix it. I don't know what's going on there.
I met them at the Expo last year and they spent an hour probably just taking with me and friends. Something just isn't working out on this and I'm tired of fucking with the rifle and just want to enjoy my hobby with the little time off work I get.
My shooting partner had the same issues. It was a carbon ring in the throat. You should borescope it.
He found. Lot of stress fractures that seemed to collect and retain carbon. What's your cleaning regimen?
He scrubbed it till he thought it was clean. Scoped it and found serious carbon fouling.
Xtremegunsandammo is listed as a top dealer for them. I just ordered mine the other day and the price was great! They are on sale right now I believe and sell a ton of themOne other question for you MPA owners.... what’s the best way to procure a rifle? MPA direct? Or - did you go through a dealer and get a better price? Looks like a MSRP kind of transaction
get a hold of Rsos2313 on this site he is with Mahoning Valley Milling Co. I got my MPA 6.5 cm from him for a great price and it shoots the 3/8th guarantee easy with 130 norma match and 140 hornady match.
Anyone know the ballpark price of an additional MPA barrel for a switch lug?
One other question for you MPA owners.... what’s the best way to procure a rifle? MPA direct? Or - did you go through a dealer and get a better price? Looks like a MSRP kind of transaction
Pressure signs would have to be a carbon ring in the throat. I can't imagine it would be a defect from the manufacturer... My. Mpa rifle/barrel shoots great!Did you gentlemen with the pressure issues get them resolved? I’m about a hair away from pulling the trigger on a 6.5 ba in a comp chassis. I’m going with an impact 737R action for ease of pre-fit barrels later/the monster reputation. Just wondering if I should just go with an other than MPA barrel from the start?
Pressure signs would have to be a carbon ring in the throat. I can't imagine it would be a defect from the manufacturer... My. Mpa rifle/barrel shoots great!
Don't regret my mpa at all!