thanks man. I'm like a kid on Christmas...
I'm looking to get involved in long range precision shooting. I used to shoot CMP but my eyes don't do the open sights any more. I looked at other rifles both more and less expensive and this one seems to cover all the bases for me, at least long enough to get started and I know what I prefer...
never push a wrench...
is there any difference in the barrel between the A1 and the CTR? The Tikka is on my short list for getting back into PRS/f-class shooting and while I definitely want a chassis setup, I'm not sold on the one sold with the A1.
Ladder test completed today, weather even cooperated- wind at 15 MPH S/W.
Been running RL16 with 6.5 CM due to temp insensitivity and velocity.
Couple 3 shot groups (ladder test) @ 41.5 gr., 100 yds. Grid/squares are 3/4", each quadrant 3/8".
Darn thing shoots.
One thing I've noticed with all (5) of the 6.5 CM's I've developed loads for is nearly anything I've loaded will shoot well, in either bolt or gas gun.
Nice shooting
What are other contenders and what are some good sources for best price on creedmoor
The Howa HCR is a sleeper. Consistently good shooters in the few I have shot and witnessed. <$1K.
Heard good things of Ruger PR regarding accuracy. Personally wouldn't own one due to corporate politics.
Sure there are others.
I was really looking into these for a while. What i found in research for $1400-$1800:
Taca1
Howa HCR
Bergara BMP $1400
Bergara LRP - $1700 with premier parts and xlr element chassis
The bergara ltp elite has an ORIAS chassis and is around/over $2000
On the other end, they have an HMR for $1000.
Last edited by MegademiC; 05-15-18 at 07:43.
Anything lighter with a folding stock? Sub 8lbs and Sub 2k?
Not that I'm aware of.
Precision guns are pretty much boat anchors. While Bergara and Tikka both produce lighter weight "hunters" (which are capable of extreme accuracy) A folder isn't offered in the lighter configuration.
Even starting with an 8# gun, you're gonna end up with an 11 to 12# gun fully kitted (optics/rail/rings/muzzle device/whatever).
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