shooter28 153 Posted November 13, 2016 Hey guys. Hoping to pick your brains. I've always wanted to get into the long range game but torn for what rifle to get. I wish I could do both but don't have the money or space at the moment. Both options are 6.5CM My options: 1) Custom gun built by Accurate Ordnance. Stiller tac30 action, bartlein barrel, xlr industries chassis, timney trigger. 2) Ruger Precision Rifle. Maybe swap the barrel for one of LRI match-grade drop in barrels. Possibly change the hand guard to SLR. Obviously the custom gun will cost the most. Just trying to decide it would be worth the extra $1000 dollars. I don't mind spending more for tangible results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted November 13, 2016 The Ruger is a great starter for anyone getting into this discipline. Plenty of aftermarket available and can be easily upgraded as your skills improve. No need to jump into full blown expensive gear before knowing if this is what you really want to pursue. You have no idea what really floats you boat. start slow, get experience. see what you really want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 13, 2016 If you're on a budget and/or unsure get the Ruger in 6.5Creedmore or .243. Or a Savage. The Savage rifles are fun as you can barrel swap in the basement with $100 bucks worth of specialty tools. If you have the cash, give Tier1 Defense a call(they're Jersey boys). Mike or Kevin will walk you thru it. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter28 153 Posted November 14, 2016 I talked to Mike today at Tier 1. Super helpful. I will definitely be using him for my build, regardless of which way I go. Basically me and Mike narrowed it down to the action itself. Do I want a Ruger or Remington based action? Anybody here have both and care to offer your opinion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric. 9 Posted November 14, 2016 If you're new to precision rifles, are somewhat on a budget, the its a no brainer- get the Ruger. You just cannot get anything else, at that price point, that compares. The Ruger is far from a beginner's PR. In fact, with a few tweaks to the rifle, as your skill grows, you may never need a big dollar custom (unless you get to PRS level shooting). Honestly, its THAT good. *edit- I have a high end custom and my buddy has a Ruger, both in 6.5C. We don't suck too badly at shooting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter28 153 Posted November 14, 2016 That's kinda what I'm leaning towards. I've been doing a lot of research and I think the RPR with the LCI barrel will do just fine. I really like the chassis/stock that comes with it. I might change the forgrip but that's easy. Timney released a new trigger if I ever desire to change that. I figure in the unfortunate event that I ever need to sell this, I could probably get more of my money back too http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/saryan25/IMG_5487.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/saryan25/IMG_5476.jpg This looks perfect to me. Gotta re supply the gun fund now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric. 9 Posted November 16, 2016 As far as Tier 1D, Mike did the work on my custom. He is a fine craftsman and my gun is capable of shooting sub half MOA, if I do my part. Just another recommendation for T1D. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 18, 2016 Help me decide my future. Marry a hot girl with a lot of money. That's the best advice I can give. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter28 153 Posted November 21, 2016 Hahah Im working on that. Found the hot girl. I need her to run into some money now and help supply my addictions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted November 21, 2016 Hot girl and money. Unless your Brad Pitt, your screwed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavyopp 167 Posted November 22, 2016 Hahah Im working on that. Found the hot girl. I need her to run into some money now and help supply my addictions. pictures or it didn't happen... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golf battery 1,223 Posted November 30, 2016 Id def go with the suppresor. Worth the money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric. 9 Posted November 30, 2016 Id def go with the suppresor. Worth the money. What is this "suppressor" you speak of?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golf battery 1,223 Posted December 1, 2016 The pics have suppressors on them. Id do that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric. 9 Posted December 1, 2016 It might be a long time before NFA stuff sits in my toy box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex V 99 Posted December 3, 2016 Ever consider a Tikka T3x CTR? Action is way better than Remington. Easily change the bolt knob. Excellent accuracy out of the box. Only problem I see are the stupid expencive magazines, but that can be alleviated when/if you go to a chassis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter28 153 Posted December 5, 2016 Yea the thought crossed my mind. The more Ive read about the Ruger, the more I want to go that direction. I really like the chassis that comes from the factory and it accepts all sorts of mags. Ill be replacing the barrel with one from LRI right off the bat so I know it will be a shooter. Def going for 6.5CM. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter28 153 Posted May 8, 2017 Picked up a Gen2 6.5CM RPR this weekend. KentuckyGunCo was having a sale and I got it out the door for under $1200. I have a LRI 6.5CM match barrel sitting in the box at my apt. Cut and chambered for the 140/143 ELD and ELD-X rounds. A MLOK SLR Ion handguard is also in the corner waiting and will replace the keymod factory piece. Heading over to see Mike tomorrow night.... When I get the factory bits off, Ill put them up for sale if anyone is interested. Just gotta save up for glass now. Im thinking Vortex Razor Gen1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,877 Posted May 8, 2017 On 11/18/2016 at 10:56 AM, Rob0115 said: Marry a hot girl with a lot of money. That's the best advice I can give. "Somebody slap me... I'm way too happy!" John Anderson Mine also shoots her own pistols. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter28 153 Posted August 14, 2017 Picking this up from Mike @Tier1 tonight. 20746372_681927912004492_220177328282701538_o by ryan19vic, on Flickr LRI 24" 6.5CM Barrel 15" SLR Ion Lite Handguard XLR Tactical Stock Larue A-PEG grip Cerakote: Coyote Tan and Patriot Brown 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex V 99 Posted August 17, 2017 Looks awesome! Love the cerakote. I just picked up a Tikka Tac A1 and was thinking about making it FDE... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites