Getting a 300 prc. Bergara ridgeback vs custom

[Jcaplinger199]

I am planning to get a 300prc for target shooting at a mile and hunting. I’m torn between a Bergara ridgeback or building a 300 prc on a bighorn origin long action. I have a beragara HMR Pro and it’s great. I also have a 308 that’s a bighorn origin short action in a KRG chassis which is also great.

The Bergara route would be right at 2k
The origin custom route would be closer to 3k (1k for action, $300 trigger, $850 barrel and $450 if I did a krg bravo as a budget options)

What do you guys think.

 

[Hecouldgoalltheway]

I am planning to get a 300prc for target shooting at a mile and hunting. I’m torn between a Bergara ridgeback or building a 300 prc on a bighorn origin long action. I have a beragara HMR Pro and it’s great. I also have a 308 that’s a bighorn origin short action in a KRG chassis which is also great.

The Bergara route would be right at 2k
The origin custom route would be closer to 3k (1k for action, $300 trigger, $850 barrel and $450 if I did a krg bravo as a budget options)

What do you guys think.

Europtic has a ridgeback in 28 nosler in their closeout sale section for about $1,650 I think, or at least they did. It may not be any help to you, but just something to consider. I own or have owned several bergara rifles, and they shoot as well as I am able to shoot a rifle. I can't imagine anything shooting any better at any price.

 

[DIBBS]

Resale, ease of caliber change, accuracy potential IMHO go custom.

 

[powdahound76]

I would go custom.

Origin, barrel (look at other places, they can be had cheaper) and plenty of good deals in the PX on nice triggers.

Lotta extra $ spent on premium stuff to make a rifle consistent in the 1k-2k yard arena (lapua brass, premium projectiles, tough to source magnum LRP, lots of tough to find powder) to skimp there.

Nothing about ELR is cheap.
You will spend more in the long run by trying.

You could build a mile capable cartridge around your SA origin and save some shekels.

 

[hafejd30]

Custom with a Bartlein or similar quality barrel will usually result it better accuracy vs a factory barrel setup

 

[b6graham]

custom all the way

 

[max1840]

Build your own. The satisfaction of shooting tiny groups with it when you finish is worth it.

 

[Rex_Allen]

Custom is the way

 

[Jcaplinger199]

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Custom is the way

Mausingfield? Where did you get your barrel?

 

[Rex_Allen]

Mausingfield? Where did you get your barrel?

Yes sir. I know a guy. Bought a blank and reamer and he did the work.

 

[Jcaplinger199]

Nice

Yes sir. I know a guy. Bought a blank and reamer and he did the work.

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nice. The barrels I’ve gotten for my mausingfield came from PVA

 

[jsthntn247]

I might have just gotten lucky but my Bergara hmr premier pro shoots as good as any of my customs. I did bed it as it had a ton of deflection to start. Load dev took took 15 rounds with 200 hybrids and it’s holding tight vertical at 1500 yards. However going custom I could shave 3 lbs off probably but it wouldn’t shoot any better.

 

[wpeach1912]

I think this is one of those “Don’t ask questions you don’t want to know the answer to” questions. Spend the money on a custom and you won’t regret it

 

[Jcaplinger199]

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what barrel contour is that?

 

[Jcaplinger199]

I think I’m going to get a bighorn long action And a barrel from PVA just trying to decide on contour. Not sure about a stock yet.

 

[Rex_Allen]

what barrel contour is that?

Benchmark sendero 1-8 twist

 

[Rex_Allen]

I think I’m going to get a bighorn long action And a barrel from PVA just trying to decide on contour. Not sure about a stock yet.

If you’re not in a hurry wait for Black Friday deals on action’s hopefully there’s some good deals this year

 

[Jcaplinger199]

I would go custom.

Origin, barrel (look at other places, they can be had cheaper) and plenty of good deals in the PX on nice triggers.

Lotta extra $ spent on premium stuff to make a rifle consistent in the 1k-2k yard arena (lapua brass, premium projectiles, tough to source magnum LRP, lots of tough to find powder) to skimp there.

Nothing about ELR is cheap.
You will spend more in the long run by trying.

You could build a mile capable cartridge around your SA origin and save some shekels.

I know I have 6.5 creed I shot out to 1500yards last week. I just want a 300 prc.

 

[Jcaplinger199]

Just when I had about decided to go custom my LGS offered me a pretty good deal on a ridgeback in 300 prc he has in stock

 

[DIBBS]

Just when I had about decided to go custom my LGS offered me a pretty good deal on a ridgeback in 300 prc he has in stock

You pays your moneys and you take your chances....

 

[Jcaplinger199]

You pays your moneys and you take your chances....

I ordered a bighorn origin long action and a bartlien 1in9 twist heavy Palma barrel in 300prc from bugholes. It will take me longer but I will be happier with the end result

 

[DIBBS]

@Jcaplinger199 most excellent choice. You will be extremely happy.

I have a bighorn SR3 in 300 WM that Greg/Bugholes/SPR barreled up for @Ankeny, and I purchased it from him.

I finally got tired of looking at a couple boxes of 215 Berger Hybrids on the shelf and worked up a load for same. Two words... extremely happy. I'll add pictures of a couple groups in a minute.

BTW this sits in a KRG Bravo stock. 2nd photo 5 shots...

 

[Jcaplinger199]

@Jcaplinger199 most excellent choice. You will be extremely happy.

I have a bighorn SR3 in 300 WM that Greg/Bugholes/SPR barreled up for @Ankeny, and I purchased it from him.

I finally got tired of looking at a couple boxes of 215 Berger Hybrids on the shelf and worked up a load for same. Two words... extremely happy. I'll add pictures of a couple groups in a minute.

BTW this sits in a KRG Bravo stock. 2nd photo 5 shots...

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KRG bravo…? Really…? I have two bravos both short actions a 308 and a 6.5 creed. I was concerned how accurate the bravo would be with a long action magnum and how it would handle recoil. I’m going to run a area 419 hellfire match brake. Do you have weights in it?

 

[DIBBS]

KRG bravo…? Really…? I have two bravos both short actions a 308 and a 6.5 creed. I was concerned how accurate the bravo would be with a long action magnum and how it would handle recoil. I’m going to run a area 419 hellfire match brake. Do you have weights in it?

No weights, standard length AI magazine, with muzzle brake (mad scientist ?). It's a hunting rifle and I'm old and fat, although it does well on targets at distance when the pilot does a decent job of steering it.

 

[b6graham]

KRG bravo…? Really…? I have two bravos both short actions a 308 and a 6.5 creed. I was concerned how accurate the bravo would be with a long action magnum and how it would handle recoil. I’m going to run a area 419 hellfire match brake. Do you have weights in it?

why would a Bravo not handle a LA magnum?

 

[Jcaplinger199]

Not saying it wouldn’t I just haven’t seen many long action magnums in bravos and as light as the bravo is I would think weight would need to added for balance with the shorter Foreend and a longer heavy contour barrel. I have 2 bravos and a really like them. It certainly is the most economical option. Need to do some research to see how much additional weight is be added for long distance target rifle set ups

 

[Junco Grande]

Build it, if nothing else the satisfaction will be worth it.