I have a custom 300 WM that I love and have shoot to 1,100 yds. I now want a "high end production" or "semi custom" rifle with a little less kick that would also work for deer hunting and target shooting. Thinking of getting a Montana Rifle Company Extreme X2 in 6.5 Creedmore. Either get the entire gun from them or a barreled action and have my gunsmith build it out to my specs. Looking for the best BANG for the buck under $1,500.00. Thank you!
Montana Rifle Company : Your Opinions
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HARPERC
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I've liked the ones I've had hands on. We've had actions only and complete rifles.
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Jack Hoyt,
Here is a thread from one of the other forums above:
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f17/rifle-bedding-question-174391/
Given the pictures of the bedding, at most I would suggest the barreled action only and let a good gunsmith do the rest.
I have used several of the MRC actions, both from Brian when he owned it and now these folks. They aren't perfect but require some adjusting in my opinion. I will not use the barrels at all. Bartlein is my primary for virtually all barrels although I think Gary Schneider makes an excellent M40 barrel in 30 cal.
I would urge you to read these articles then look at the big sale going on at Euro Optics:
Tikka T3 – Not Only For Hunters.. A Viable Match Option. | Sin City Precision
Tikka Shows Off New T3x Rifle at NRA 2016 - The Firearm Blog
Tikka T3 Rifle - Hunter - Sporter - Varmint - EuroOptic.com
The Tikka T3 or the new T3x should be better than what you will get from MRC. They are available in the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Regards.
Here is a thread from one of the other forums above:
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f17/rifle-bedding-question-174391/
Given the pictures of the bedding, at most I would suggest the barreled action only and let a good gunsmith do the rest.
I have used several of the MRC actions, both from Brian when he owned it and now these folks. They aren't perfect but require some adjusting in my opinion. I will not use the barrels at all. Bartlein is my primary for virtually all barrels although I think Gary Schneider makes an excellent M40 barrel in 30 cal.
I would urge you to read these articles then look at the big sale going on at Euro Optics:
Tikka T3 – Not Only For Hunters.. A Viable Match Option. | Sin City Precision
Tikka Shows Off New T3x Rifle at NRA 2016 - The Firearm Blog
Tikka T3 Rifle - Hunter - Sporter - Varmint - EuroOptic.com
The Tikka T3 or the new T3x should be better than what you will get from MRC. They are available in the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Regards.
JH, my friend has a new Montana in 300RUM we loaded 6 test loads with 215 Bergers to mag length. After sighting in, test load #3 shot a .335 5 shot group. This group was the 36th thru 41st shots down the barrel since new. He's going out to 500 next trip. Nice rifle.
Hondo64d
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I've only had one, but based on that on, I would buy another without hesitation.
Here's the range report:
Montana Rifle Company XWR Range Report | Hunting Rifles | 24hourcampfire
Shot great and loved the way it fed.
John
I have a MRC EX2 in 28 Nosler. I've had excellent results with it. Here's a post with some details.
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f17/28-nosler-twist-168459/
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f17/28-nosler-twist-168459/
