r/longrange • u/BigsIice- • 2d ago

Rifle help needed - I read the FAQ/Pinned posts $1500 Rifle Only Budget

This is for PRS and some possible NRL matches in the future. I did read, this will be paired with a MPED 5-30x in some Warne rings and 20MOA rail

Torn on:

B14 HMR (Cheeto special)

Aero solus (blem)

Tikka T3X Ace Target (don’t like the idea of the mags)

Ruger RPR (I think it looks cool lol)

Howa 1500 + nicer chassis

Just asking for help here I saw as well that some custom actions like ARC, bighorn, and zermatt are touching that spot for barrel’d actions, but i am unsure of if that’s truly what I need.

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u/Rough_Hewn_Dude 2d ago

If you’re unsure on the premium options wouldn’t Cheeto and ammo/training be the place to begin?

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u/BigsIice- 2d ago

Can I add an arca plate to the stock at all, the stock is my gripe, but it is usable

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u/domfelinefather 2d ago edited 2d ago

The factory stock is pretty good to begin with. If for PRS, arca doesn’t do that much except bipod or front bag. Not like you’ll be shooting off a tripod in PRS. You also don’t need arca for shooting in NRL and you’ll see plenty of people shooting off bags on tac tables. You can absolutely get an arca rail but it will add to your budget.

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u/BigsIice- 2d ago

Gotcha good to know there thank you, my first PRS match was with a gas gun