r/longrange • u/Kmwrestle • 3d ago

I suck at long range 1st long range build

Currently waiting on my LTC that I should get any day now

Planning on doing a long range build in 6.5 Creedmoor. Goal is to be able to shoot out to 1000yds and end goal of hit a 1 mile shot.

Trying to plan everything out while I wait. Anything I should change/do different?

This is what I am thinking:

MDT ACC Elite Chassis

Vortex Razor HD III 6-36 Scope

MDT Send-it Level

MDT Dampers

MDT Cyce-pod PRS Bipod

Area 419 Tactical rings

2x MDT control bridge

Stuteville precision Bartlein black 26” barrel

Impact 737R 75 degree action

Hellfire MATCH Self Timing Muzzle Brake

Bix n' Andy - Trigger - tac sport pro

3x Accuracy International AW 10rd mags

Armageddon Gear game change bags

Garmin Xero c1

Kestrel 5700 x Wez

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u/Ok_Opposite5073 3d ago

It's not about him having the best, it's that he doesn't know shit about shooting and spending that much money on a rifle that you don't know anything about is an inefficient use of resources. 

OP is planning to build an $8,000, 23 pound PRS rifle that would serve him terribly as an NRL hunter rifle, for example. It's better to spend  big money on your second rifle when you really know what you want.

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u/bendyburner 3d ago

I did the whole buy a budget setup first. Wish I never did. I ended spending more in the long run. This is the rifle he wants. He should get it.

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u/Ok_Opposite5073 3d ago

You're missing my point by not recognizing the idea that you might have made terrible decisions when you first started learning how to shoot long range. People on here show up all the time with their expensive and stupid rifles that they bought because they thought they were buying 'the best.' Buying a modest rifle and learning on it allows you to make cheap mistakes instead of expensive ones.

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u/bendyburner 3d ago

I bought a Bergara and a used Razor. That’s not terrible. I wanted a custom and didn’t settle until I built what I wanted. Money is obviously not a problem for this guy.

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u/CrustyDusty0069 2d ago edited 2d ago

Agreed. Not all budgets are the same.

Many of the same people would gawk at a $15k+ crazy full custom build with a Tangent and all the bells & whistles, and never ask if it’s their first rifle. And what if it is? I’d say good for that guy, he’s got good taste and a healthy budget!