If you had $3500 to spend on a bolt gun setup

#51
Another good option would be the seekins HIT rifle. A good chassis, accurate rifle and I believe they will rebarrel for around $500. They also have amazing customer service. I really like my ph2 6.5prc.

Down side is I don’t think they are a true 700 action for other chassis compatibility. You would need to call and confirm that though.

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And the seekins bravo is on sale at euro optics for $1700.

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Baron85 said:
A friend and I both used tikkas when we started. We both have them and they are great but starting over again if you think your going to stick with this long term I would buy a 700 pattern action for the trigger and chassis options.

We both also started with bravos and they are excellent chassis but you have to be willing to do some extra work to get balanced. I used lead bbs and epoxy to fill the buttstock and steel spaces as well as sheets of lead under the handguard and running proof comp contour. It balanced excellent and I really like the ergos. I still have 2 bravos but recently bought a Xlr envy and MDT ACC to test out.

My best advice is try to pick up a used rifle, action, scope off here. If your patient you can easily come in under your budget and with much nicer components. I would make sure to get an action that offers proof prefits as well.
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Remember, the rifle/chassis/scope budget is smaller than the practice ammo and match travel budget. Unless you just want to fondle a PRS gun.
 
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Buy used the money goes way farther. Imo lone peak, impact, and kelbys make real nice actions. Im sure other custo.s are great to but i dont have time behind them. Spend more on the optic then you planned. Its the most important part. Used mk5 or burris xtr3 or pro would be good. Used g3 razor would be better. Dont go cheap or buy a factory gun youll regret it and it will end up costing you more. Go to a match see what giys are using and ask to check out their guns. We all love talking about our gear and its a much better way then getting ideas from the internet. Plus it really helps to get your hands on some stuff. Good luck and welcome to the game.
 
#56
Gap PPR.
Badrock KRG.
Seekins Havok Hit.

All work well. I would choose a scope and work back from there. Also, you can upgrade components on a rifle for a few $100 here and there, but your stuck with the glass until you spend $1500- $5000 on what ever is the hot shit.
 
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moosemeat said:
Gap PPR.
Badrock KRG.
Seekins Havok Hit.

All work well. I would choose a scope and work back from there. Also, you can upgrade components on a rifle for a few $100 here and there, but your stuck with the glass until you spend $1500- $5000 on what ever is the hot shit.
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Unfortunately Badrock isn't currently producing their rifles.
 
#59
Gap isn't accepting orders for the pinnacle either. The point is several makers are making what are basically very similar rifles that will accomplish the same goal. The nuances will become evident later and what they like can't be determined now.
Save money for weights and a game changer.
 
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moosemeat said:
Gap isn't accepting orders for the pinnacle either. The point is several makers are making what are basically very similar rifles that will accomplish the same goal. The nuances will become evident later and what they like can't be determined now.
Save money for weights and a game changer.
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Absolutely. I was just throwing that out there just in case anyone was considering badrock. I literally went to purchase one and found out the hard way that I couldn't.
 
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plus xtr pro from liberty optics and enough leftover for a atlas or tbac bipod
 
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As I see it, $3500 is a difficult price point. Not quite enough to get a nice production style rifle and matching glass, meaning, you either get reasonable glass and a Savage or plain RPR or one of the other RPR copies. Or, you get a nice rifle and put cheap glass on it. Even then, we are discounting the bipod, scope mounts and any other accessories.

Put the price up to $5000 and the options become much more clear.
 
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You need to consider how far down the rabbit hole you are wanting to go. As well as your budget. You don’t “need” to drop 5 grand to have fun or even be competitive atleast at a local/regional level. If you spend the $1500 saved between the $3500 and 5k setup you will improve your skills significantly more than the slight benefit of a 5k setup.

Also do your best to feel and try before you buy. I won’t argue that AI’s are excellent rifles, but i don’t like the ergos and personally like and shoot my tikka/bravo better. Just because I like/don’t like a particular setup has little to do with what you will like.

I have been slapped around like a child at matches by people shooting with “lesser gear and equipment” you can’t buy scores. There was a local guy that owned me many times with a ruger rpr 6.5 creed with I believe an athlon Midas.
 
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#68
1=buy Tikka T3X Varmint 6.5 Creermoor with 24" barrel and stainless.
2=buy KRG Whiskey chassis.
You got 1/4 MOA rifle there, and that is a fact, nothing bull shit here.
I have one in .260Rem, and friend got 6,5 Creedmoor, but you need the SS, it is more accurate on the barrel than chrome moly, though that will last longer.
 
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Not knowing the skill level of the OP, and if I were assuming that he is not able to out shoot a factory rifle at present, I would suggest:

- Howa 1500 Barreled Action 24" Varmint 6.5 Creedmoor $429.99
- KRG Bravo $439.99
- Some Mil / Mil Scope for $1,000
- A $350-ish Bipod by Atlas
- Warne Scope Rings $70
- MDT 20 MOA Scope Base $69.95
- Shipping / Transfer Fees $140.07

Runing Total: $2,500

Training from a Reputable Instructor $1,000


-Stan
 
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OP,

I literally had the exact same thing happen to be a couple years back. My boss gave me cash and said it was for a rifle. I was pumped.

Here’s where I landed (am not saying follow what I did, but I’ll give lessons learned)

Barreled Action from PX: ARC Nucleus on 6.5 CM $1,500 (still had the packing grease)

MPA Chassis from PX: $750 (it’s been a couple years, but I think that’s what I paid)

Bipod from PX: Accutac $300

Couple Accurate mags: $120

Brake: mad scientist $120

Optic: Athlon Midas TAC $750

Rings: Seekins $100

My biggest regret for years was that I didn’t go for SIGNIFICANTLY better glass. For a long time I wish I would have stayed with a Tikka and put like $1750 (minimum) in glass. But once you go to a custom action it’s really hard to go back IMHO. It seems like you get more bang for your buck by spending money in glass over actions.
 
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SokekSolutions said:
OP,

I literally had the exact same thing happen to be a couple years back. My boss gave me cash and said it was for a rifle. I was pumped.

Here’s where I landed (am not saying follow what I did, but I’ll give lessons learned)

Barreled Action from PX: ARC Nucleus on 6.5 CM $1,500 (still had the packing grease)

MPA Chassis from PX: $750 (it’s been a couple years, but I think that’s what I paid)

Bipod from PX: Accutac $300

Couple Accurate mags: $120

Brake: mad scientist $120

Optic: Athlon Midas TAC $750

Rings: Seekins $100

My biggest regret for years was that I didn’t go for SIGNIFICANTLY better glass. For a long time I wish I would have stayed with a Tikka and put like $1750 (minimum) in glass. But once you go to a custom action it’s really hard to go back IMHO. It seems like you get more bang for your buck by spending money in glass over actions.
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Everyone is going to hate me when I'm shooting an arc nucleus 2.0 rifle with a Bushnell match pro and only have access out to 600, aren't they?
 
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#73
Not at all man! Sounds like a really awesome setup! Everyone goes about it their own way!

I was just reading through the thread/comments and it was very reminiscent of my journey a couple years back. Just wanted to add the things that I wish I would have done differently is all.
 
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Or keep your eye out on the PX for stuff like this… I don’t know the seller, but it looks like something that’s in your range…. Do your own homework! 😁

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SokekSolutions said:
Not at all man! Sounds like a really awesome setup! Everyone goes about it their own way!

I was just reading through the thread/comments and it was very reminiscent of my journey a couple years back. Just wanted to add the things that I wish I would have done differently is all.
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I know the importance of really good glass. I could have spent the money on $1000 rifle and a $2000 optic. I'm choosing to invest in the rifle first. I do have a .22 that the Bushnell can go on when I eventually save for better glass. I know it's not the usual approach but I'll be way happier staring at that rifle with a $400 optic on it for another 1-2 years or so than staring at a begrara with $2000 glass on it. Chassis rifle is next on my list so figured I'd do that part right and be happy. There are no competitions in my future and I know it will do me solid out to 600. To each their own, as they say.
 
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TheBigCountry said:
No one has chimes in and mentioned an AI AT yet?

The hide really is slipping.
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From what I have observed, the price of a used AI AT has crept up a bit lately... If they are hovering around $3100 that leaves him only with the budget for a fixed SWFA. Now, that is super tempting and I'd probably jump on it, but OP hasn't said if he'd settle for that.
 
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reubenski said:
I would hate you if you spend $3500 on a Scar 20 in 308 to shoot matches with and mounted a flashlight and a MOA Vortex on it. And Magpul bipod. Then posted it on Reddit. And said things like, "My guy" and "rise up FDE gang!".

I literally hate those people.
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However, I personally love that PewScience/Jay Situation is using a 13" SCAR with a 1-8 NF for his deer gun this season.
 
#83
I’m on my third time doing this.

What is your interest and go from there.

My interest was USMC stuff (that reminds me 4 times doing this).

Pick an action you like and build around it.

My choices tend to start with Remington 700s from the 60’s or Pre 64 Winchesters.

My builds all have USMC components to satisfy my USMC fetish. All shoot extremely well and surprise others thinking they are “Boomer”, unergonomic relics, which they are. Barrel choice more than anything else probably causes that.

It would really be smart for you to just do what I do but if your only concern is results on paper just go TacOps or AI after expanding your budget.
 
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This is my first post on this forum. I’m not a big social media guy, but I saw the title “ $3500 what would you get for a bolt rig” and I was very interested to see some intelligent responses. But I guess there is no forum, none which I have had a modicum of interest in looking at anyway, which doesn’t always devolve into rude behavior, insults, bruised egos and poorly informed personal opinions without factual basis evidence.
 
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jram59 said:
This is my first post on this forum. I’m not a big social media guy, but I saw the title “ $3500 what would you get for a bolt rig” and I was very interested to see some intelligent responses. But I guess there is no forum, none which I have had a modicum of interest in looking at anyway, which doesn’t always devolve into rude behavior, insults, bruised egos and poorly informed personal opinions without factual basis evidence.
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Projecting?
 
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jram59 said:
This is my first post on this forum. I’m not a big social media guy, but I saw the title “ $3500 what would you get for a bolt rig” and I was very interested to see some intelligent responses. But I guess there is no forum, none which I have had a modicum of interest in looking at anyway, which doesn’t always devolve into rude behavior, insults, bruised egos and poorly informed personal opinions without factual basis evidence.
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Where did this happen? I thought this was going well....
 
#89
I am going to retract all previous statements and second a used trg22 in any caliber. Is it a gamer gun? Nope. But by the time you figure out what you like and don't it will still have a good value in resale, or you can eventually KRG that some bich to the moon and game with a rifle far cooler than a MPA.
I have shot several MPA rifles and they are amazing, but I feel when guns venture to far from what's usable as a working rifle something gets lost. This is not a insult to anyone shooting a arc 6br in a matrix with a weight kit and muzzle brake. They are F1 of rifle games. I'm more of a trophy truck kind of guy.
 
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jram59 said:
This is my first post on this forum. I’m not a big social media guy, but I saw the title “ $3500 what would you get for a bolt rig” and I was very interested to see some intelligent responses. But I guess there is no forum, none which I have had a modicum of interest in looking at anyway, which doesn’t always devolve into rude behavior, insults, bruised egos and poorly informed personal opinions without factual basis evidence.
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I have a trg22, it was my first rifle getting into the long range stuff. It served me very well but if I was to start again with what’s available now I would personally skip the TRG. Chassis isn’t great for the current PRS type comps, few prefit barrel options, replacement parts expensive and hard to get.

I will never sell that rifle but for getting into PRS I would say money better spent else where.
 
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Well, what is PRS style? Shooting smallish targets from a game changer? Shooting unknown yardage targets at distance? Having "Racey" looking gun to post on insta?
If he said "I am going to compete in local 1 day matches" is the rifle differnt than "I wanna make a run at the championship"?
First, if you are legit looking at PRS comp, go to one. See what others are shooting. Ask them why. Talk to the WINNERS.
What you will find out is the top guys may shoot differnt gear but for the same reasons. You need to shoot to see what works for you.
If it's just something that looks PRSish, just grab a chassis rifle of your choice and go do your thing. I would make sure it takes prefits. Done.
 
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jram59 said:
This is my first post on this forum. I’m not a big social media guy, but I saw the title “ $3500 what would you get for a bolt rig” and I was very interested to see some intelligent responses. But I guess there is no forum, none which I have had a modicum of interest in looking at anyway, which doesn’t always devolve into rude behavior, insults, bruised egos and poorly informed personal opinions without factual basis evidence.
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Welcome to the internet. I myself, found tons of data in this thread and looked past what I didn’t want to read, didn’t take umbrage with the free resource I was utilizing, and therefore didn’t take the time to type out a preachy, negative post. Maybe you should report each post you didn’t like.
 
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jram59 said:
This is my first post on this forum. I’m not a big social media guy, but I saw the title “ $3500 what would you get for a bolt rig” and I was very interested to see some intelligent responses. But I guess there is no forum, none which I have had a modicum of interest in looking at anyway, which doesn’t always devolve into rude behavior, insults, bruised egos and poorly informed personal opinions without factual basis evidence.
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Rob01 said:
Glad you like yours but it would be down at the bottom of the list of what I would recommend to him for his needs and price tag.
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Price tag sure. But a trg would be a great prs gun. If you can’t be competitive with that i dont know what you are doing wrong. Unless you were in the factory price limited class. Ergos are solid most are good sub half moa guns with the right load.
 
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Tikkaguy said:
Price tag sure. But a trg would be a great prs gun. If you can’t be competitive with that i dont know what you are doing wrong. Unless you were in the factory price limited class. Ergos are solid most are good sub half moa guns with the right load.
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The forend is not as ideal as others with length and arca attachment. Add in the mags and it's just not worth it. It's a factory rifle at a custom rifle cost. You can build much better for a PRS rifle for less.
 
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