Bought an MSR-10 in 6.5. Help me set it up.

[RyanScott]

Put a UBR 2 on it. Will get a MIAD and an SD-E trigger. For now I’ll use a Schmidt 5-20. Goon to try a TBAC can my buddy has to see if the blowback is too bad.

But what bipod should I use? And what ammunition? What’s the best way to attach the bipod?

 

[man32ahan]

What’s the intended purpose for it? It’s hard to beat Hornady’s line of ELD ammo in 6.5.

Your bipod recommendations are mainly going to be Harris or atlas.
It all just depends on the intended purpose and your budget.

 

[RyanScott]

I detest Harris and I can’t find a way to make a TRG bipod fit so I guess Atlas is it. Do I want the BT47?

Is using lighter bullets in gas guns still a thing?

Purpose... I don’t currently have a Precision rifle that isn’t on consignment somewhere and aside from my brother having an AI I can borrow this will be it. Classes, some hunting and I will shoot some matches with it. Don’t care if I’m competitive at this point.

 

[LRSHOOTER0311]

Atlas psr bipod, clamp version (non-qd) With the KDG quick release mount. It’s like legos and can go on your other rigs.

 

[LRSHOOTER0311]

What’s the intended purpose for it? It’s hard to beat Hornady’s line of ELD ammo in 6.5.

Your bipod recommendations are mainly going to be Harris or atlas.
It all just depends on the intended purpose and your budget.

+1 on the 140 gr Hornady ELD ammo

 

[Subwrx300]

I posted review of MSR10 Hunter in 6.5 a week or so ago. Review here

On the factory barrel, it shot FGMM 130 Hybrid and 140 ELD pretty well (.6-.9) and I'm currently running test loads with 123 ELDM and Varget. Also shot Lapua Scenars well (if your able to handload).

My barrel was firelapped to get improvement in precision/accuracy but it started shooting better on it's own after about 100-150rounds. Should you decide to rebarrel, it will accept DPMS gen 1 style barrels. Happy shooting and please post back your results in either case!

 

[striped1]

I have one of the MSR 10 long range in 6.5. I have a razor gen 2 3 x 18 in a spuhr to top it off.

I am just getting the first few dozen rounds through it, but it definitely has a preference for the 120 ELD v. the 140 gr. I have some Federal GM Bergers to try next.

The only real change I am going to make to it now is the terrible grip. I am going to see how the trigger breaks in and that will likely be the next substantial change.

 

[Subwrx300]

I am just getting the first few dozen rounds through it, but it definitely has a preference for the 120 ELD v. the 140 gr. I have some Federal GM Bergers to try next.

The only real change I am going to make to it now is the terrible grip.

Agree on both points! I found the factory barrel didn't like 140grain ELDM as much as 120/123/130 grain bullets.

And the grip is definitely okay shape but feels odd and has cheap feel.

My factory barrel improved quite a bit over the first 150 rounds or so. Keep us posted!