I'm looking at getting into my first serious attempt at learning PRS, since my local precision range is setting up their berm at 1345 yards here this fall. I've currently got a .308 Savage that I'm not really happy with, and a Grendel - But I'm looking at adding a 6.5CM to the list and I'd like to go with something I can grow into with my shooting.
My budget tops out at around $2000 (I already have an Athlon Ares ETR so optics aren't part of my budget), so I'm looking at either a rifle I can add a chassis and a few small upgrades to, or go with one of these high end production class geared rifles. I've handled both some Tikka T3x CTR's and another member of my club owns a PMR I've looked over, but I haven't put any rounds through either personally. Question is, would I be better served buying and upgrading the Tikka, or is it worth the extra, say $500, going with a PMR? Here's what I've kind of narrowed it down to.
Tikka T3X 6.5CM - 24" barrel
KRG X-Ray chassis
Swap to a 20 MOA rail
Or
MPA PMR with a 24 or 26" barrel (does the extra 2" make much difference at this length?) and throw the glass and bipod on and hit the bench.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
My budget tops out at around $2000 (I already have an Athlon Ares ETR so optics aren't part of my budget), so I'm looking at either a rifle I can add a chassis and a few small upgrades to, or go with one of these high end production class geared rifles. I've handled both some Tikka T3x CTR's and another member of my club owns a PMR I've looked over, but I haven't put any rounds through either personally. Question is, would I be better served buying and upgrading the Tikka, or is it worth the extra, say $500, going with a PMR? Here's what I've kind of narrowed it down to.
Tikka T3X 6.5CM - 24" barrel
KRG X-Ray chassis
Swap to a 20 MOA rail
Or
MPA PMR with a 24 or 26" barrel (does the extra 2" make much difference at this length?) and throw the glass and bipod on and hit the bench.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.