I want to build a long range rifle for my retirement

Retiring in 9 months and would like to build a rifle for 1000 yds plus. I don't shoot competition but may consider it in the future. I also reload and currently shoot a 300 win mag. Total build price around $2500 or so. Looking at 6.5 Creedmoor , but still open to suggestions. I like the Ruger precision Rifle platform or any rifle with an adjustable comb ,length of pull etc .This rifle will be mostly used to shoot wood chucks , silhouette and target.

If you are like me I think and re-think it over and over! And when it's all said and done
Woulda..Shoulda ..Coulda comes into play? Right now I'm thinking 300 PRC..BUT..
is it really better than the 300 WM I have? Or is a 280 AI all that much more than the 7MM RM I have now? Which action? What barrel Who's trigger..Stock? It goes on and on..Have fun researching it! And if you are having it made..9 months isn't that long?
Take a look at the MPA rifles! I have one in 338 LM and It's pretty nice!

bowhunter123456789 said:

Retiring in 9 months and would like to build a rifle for 1000 yds plus.

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bowhunter123456789 said:

I like the Ruger precision Rifle platform or any rifle with an adjustable comb ,length of pull etc .

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Your statements contradict each other but we can treat it like two different questions.

Here is a list of rifles set up ostensibly for the PRS factory class. These are all under $2,000.00 or most less than $1250.00 each with a choice of chamber.

https://www.ballisticmag.com/2018/05/04/affordable-precision-rifles-2018/

The nice part about these chassis rifles is that if you want to switch over to a more standard type stock all you have to do is remove 2-bolts. Then have your stock with an aluminum bedding block ready to go and pop the barreled action in.

https://www.stockysstocks.com/stocks-by-feature/stockys-lrc-accublock-finished.html

These are on sale for $188.00 with a choice of finish. Check their on hand stock before making a decision.

I like the idea of being able to put on a regular stock

bowhunter123456789 said:

I like the idea of being able to put on a regular stock

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You can bed the standard stock with the bedding block using just a skim coat so you match you action exactly. Then switch them to your hearts content.

Remember to use a torque wrench when you tighten the screws.

Congratulations on retirement. Funny. I retired recently and did the exact same thing. only difference is my rifle might do some duty as a hunting rifle. It might be over your budget a bit but I love the caliber. My rifle is an HS Precision HTR in 6.5-284 Norma. It has a muzzle brake , weighs a ton, and is lights out super accurate. Almost no recoil so I am able to see the impacts on the silhouettes . There are quite a few rifles offered in that caliber which might suit your needs. Also you might consider its ballistic twin , the 6.5 PRC if you don't reload.

Do the creedmoor. Your shoulder will thank you thru the years.

Any thoughts on the T/C Arms Precision Center LRR in 6.5 Creedmoor? I have few T/C Compass rifles and they are super accurate and dependable.

bowhunter123456789 said:

Any thoughts on the T/C Arms Precision Center LRR in 6.5 Creedmoor? I have few T/C Compass rifles and they are super accurate and dependable.

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I handled one, I would probably have bought one if I didn't do a Remage build.

Bowhunter123456789, I have among other 300 win mags, a Ruger RPR.
Its definitely not your typical "hunting rifle", mine weighs 15.6 pounds with no scope and 18 pounds scoped. It's pretty massive. I Bought it as a dedicated LR rifle, and it definitely excels in that area. With the muzzle brake and the weight, you could essentially be behind it all day. Accuracy with hand loads so far is about .5 MOA using 215 Berger HT , pretty sure the 26" 1:9 twist 5R heavy barrel helps in that area. Still, it's not as good as my Sendero, but then I've been behind that rifle longer and have more time in load development for it. Pretty comfortable rifle to shoot as is, I have no desire to swap stocks on it. I have other rifles for that. I get that it's not for everyone, but it works just fine for me.

A dedicated long range rifle is what I,m looking for , just the idea to able to switch stocks was an idea, I had never heard of. After all the time and ammo put into the rifle development , that's not something I would do. I know the rifle would be heavy ,if I can stay under 15 pounds , after all said and done ,this would be my goal.
The Ridgeway Rifle Club is about 2 hrs from me, so a VBR shoot is in my future.(ridgewayrifleclub.com)
Now onto a scope.......... Thanks

I haven't had them long, but I picked up a couple of the Vortex Diamondback Tactical FFP in 6-24X50.
At about 500.00 apiece, so far they seem pretty good. Haven't had any problems with them yet. At least an inexpensive option to see if you want to get better more expensive glass.
Just thinking of how you could do it and hover right around that 2000.00 mark.

Won't go wrong with the 6 Or 6.5 creed. Lots of good ammo cheap. I shoot a 6.5 creed in 1000yard compatition. No recoil and very accurate. I've done 10 shots in 3.9 inches in competition. 3rd smallest group at Williamsport last season.
Shep

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