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Hybrid LR Hunting/ Match Rifle Project
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<blockquote data-quote="BrentM" data-source="post: 3096395" data-attributes="member: 61747"><p>I am a big fan of switch barrel set ups. I run a bighorn action just for that reason and have no plans to do anything different. I run a chassis with folder for compact carry and transport, rifle with suppressor is 8lbs 14 oz or just over 8 lbs with no can. I run short barrels with can's so weight will vary with barrel length considerations. To me the option of having a bolt head and switch barrel allows me to reduce the need for complete rifle set ups that run 5-7k. I can swap a barrel and be on my way to a match, elk hunt, predator hunt, or plinking steel at a LR class for kids in a 223. </p><p></p><p>I have no desire nor need for a 300 anything with a 6.5 PRC in the safe. That rifle will do it all just fine unless hunting grizzly. I know this is a long range page so it is a bit counter to the page, but if it is too far for the PRC then it might be just too far period. I completely understand the 300 is considerably more powerful that the 6.5, I just don't feel the need for it for "me". However, if you desire the larger bore magnum for a hunt I'd consider the long action and run the 6.5, it should cycle just fine. I ran 243/6.5 creed in a long action for PRS. No issues at all. Swap barrels for the elk hunt and call it good. I will say tho, the 300 PRC I built needed a 338 CIP length to run the 225's.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrentM, post: 3096395, member: 61747"] I am a big fan of switch barrel set ups. I run a bighorn action just for that reason and have no plans to do anything different. I run a chassis with folder for compact carry and transport, rifle with suppressor is 8lbs 14 oz or just over 8 lbs with no can. I run short barrels with can's so weight will vary with barrel length considerations. To me the option of having a bolt head and switch barrel allows me to reduce the need for complete rifle set ups that run 5-7k. I can swap a barrel and be on my way to a match, elk hunt, predator hunt, or plinking steel at a LR class for kids in a 223. I have no desire nor need for a 300 anything with a 6.5 PRC in the safe. That rifle will do it all just fine unless hunting grizzly. I know this is a long range page so it is a bit counter to the page, but if it is too far for the PRC then it might be just too far period. I completely understand the 300 is considerably more powerful that the 6.5, I just don't feel the need for it for "me". However, if you desire the larger bore magnum for a hunt I'd consider the long action and run the 6.5, it should cycle just fine. I ran 243/6.5 creed in a long action for PRS. No issues at all. Swap barrels for the elk hunt and call it good. I will say tho, the 300 PRC I built needed a 338 CIP length to run the 225's. [/QUOTE]
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