Well, pulled the trigger and ordered the MDT Baker wings.
Complete overhaul of my Ruger American 6.5 CM
- Thread starter RooftopKorean
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It finally shipped!!! I should have my new barreled receiver back tomorrow.
Didn't get to take any pictures but the barrel is nice and a heavy fucker. I guess the weight isn't a bad thing for a PRS shooter.
I disassembled the rifle, setup the Timney trigger and was in the process of stripping the bolt down to replace the firing pin, cocker, and shroud but I ran out of time; that damned thing called work.
Either I got became dumber over the last few months or just the limited time, but I couldn't get that damned bolt back together.
I definitely need to get that barrel fluted and cerokoted black.
Edit: Forgot to mention that Precision Firearms threw in a free rifle bag (decent quality) for taking so long.
I disassembled the rifle, setup the Timney trigger and was in the process of stripping the bolt down to replace the firing pin, cocker, and shroud but I ran out of time; that damned thing called work.
Either I got became dumber over the last few months or just the limited time, but I couldn't get that damned bolt back together.
I definitely need to get that barrel fluted and cerokoted black.
Edit: Forgot to mention that Precision Firearms threw in a free rifle bag (decent quality) for taking so long.
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1075tech
.338 Win Mag
He could have done that while it was there
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Finished up for now, I decided to use the RPR stock from my 338 take off. The length of pull on the Magpul PRS Gen3 is terrible unless you're a fucking giant. Thinking of which, I should take the same stock off my RPR as well; I digress.
Scope is all torqued up to spec, properly mounted using my Wheeler tools.
The Baker wings haven't arrived yet. When I get some more disposable cash I'll probably order a MDT Short-X skeleton stock.
Scope is all torqued up to spec, properly mounted using my Wheeler tools.
The Baker wings haven't arrived yet. When I get some more disposable cash I'll probably order a MDT Short-X skeleton stock.
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He probably would have had it another 2 more months.
All kidding aside,
Edit: I did pay for cerokoting, it wasn't done. I just emailed him about it.
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Swapped the grip out for an Anarchy Outdoors Penguine grip. I have one of these on my 338 LM RPR and love it.
Bustedknees
12-gauge slug (smooth bore)
That's not a $500 budget gun anymore.
Definitely not, the barrel alone was $1485.
- MDT LSS XL Gen2 chassis $529
- MDT Carbine to Fixed Stock Adapter $50
- MDT Skeleton Rifle Stock - Short $389
- MDT Rubber Dampeners $80
- MDT Baker Wings $200
- MDT 10.25" Arca Rail $65
- MDT 20 MOA Picatinny scope base $70
- MDT LRA Adjustable level scope mount $70
- MDT/LRA SendiT Electronic Level $230
- Anarchy Outdoors Penguin Grip $50
- Anarchy Outdoors Firing Pin/Retainer $65
- Anarchy Outdoors Titanium Bolt Shroud $80
- AD Arms Billet Cocker $65
- Atlas V8 BT10 Bipod $220
- Atlas BT22 3" Leg Extensions $72
- Area419 Arcalock clamp for Atlas bipods $85
- Area 419 Hellfire brake $170
- Timney Trigger $161
- Arken 20 MOA Cantilever Scope Mount $65
- Arken Flip-up Scope Covers $40
- Arken Throw Lever $35
- Arken EP5 5x25-56 FFP MIL Scope $424
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Baker wings attached
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I returned the Magpul PRS Gen3 stock and got a refund. I spent a little more cash and ordered a MDT SRS Short stock, rubber dampers and carbine to fixed adapter.
I'm gonna put the RPR stock back on my 338 Lapua Magnum and take off the Magpul PRS Gen3 on that one.
It's the first thing I've ever gotten from Magpul that I think sucks. I just can't get over how you cannot adjust LOP on what is advertised as a PRS stock. You have to be a freaking giant to use them.
On another note, I got a refund check of $65 from Precision Firearms for the lack of cerokote.
I'm gonna be using 360 Precision in Warminster, PA to flute my barrel and bolt. They came well recommended to me.
I'm gonna put the RPR stock back on my 338 Lapua Magnum and take off the Magpul PRS Gen3 on that one.
It's the first thing I've ever gotten from Magpul that I think sucks. I just can't get over how you cannot adjust LOP on what is advertised as a PRS stock. You have to be a freaking giant to use them.
On another note, I got a refund check of $65 from Precision Firearms for the lack of cerokote.
I'm gonna be using 360 Precision in Warminster, PA to flute my barrel and bolt. They came well recommended to me.
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Here she is with the MDT SRS stock and rubber dampers installed.
Also ordered up some more goodies:
Also ordered up some more goodies:
- MDT 10.25" Arca rail
- MDT 20 MOA Picatinny scope base
- MDT LRA Adjustable level scope mount
- Area419 Arcalock clamp for Atlas bipods
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Seriously? Once again! Everything tactical but the dam Non-Tactical Shiny barrel!
lol.... Great Rifle! Congrats!.... Dam Trannies!
Bustedknees
12-gauge slug (smooth bore)
Cool looking build! But I am highly curious if you will cry if this shoots no better than an off the shelf Savage Arms target rifle?
Doubt it will under perform.
Installed the MDT 20 MOA pic scope rail, the vertical scope mount for the Sendit and the MDT Arca rail.
Just waiting on the delivery for the Area 419 Arcalock clamp for my bipod.
Just waiting on the delivery for the Area 419 Arcalock clamp for my bipod.
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Got it out to the range last weekend at the Archbald game lands range.
Took me a few rounds to zero it out at 100 yds. After I had it zeroed, I stretched it to 500 yds. Hit 9/10 in the size of a golf ball with one errant shot to the left. Not sure if it was from poor trigger pull or lack of bags. I was in such a rush to drive up to PA I forgot to pack my gear box with my bags and other LRP stuff.
All in all, I'm very happy with the way the rifle performed. My only complaint is, I want to find a horizontally longer cheek riser for the MDT SRS stock. They said they didn't make them longer.
I'm thinking of getting some ABS plastic and heat forming it to the contour and cutting it to the size I need. I have a 3D printer but I'm absolutely terrible at CAD.
Edit: didn't have time to grab my targets after shooting, there was a line of people waiting to shoot.
Took me a few rounds to zero it out at 100 yds. After I had it zeroed, I stretched it to 500 yds. Hit 9/10 in the size of a golf ball with one errant shot to the left. Not sure if it was from poor trigger pull or lack of bags. I was in such a rush to drive up to PA I forgot to pack my gear box with my bags and other LRP stuff.
All in all, I'm very happy with the way the rifle performed. My only complaint is, I want to find a horizontally longer cheek riser for the MDT SRS stock. They said they didn't make them longer.
I'm thinking of getting some ABS plastic and heat forming it to the contour and cutting it to the size I need. I have a 3D printer but I'm absolutely terrible at CAD.
Edit: didn't have time to grab my targets after shooting, there was a line of people waiting to shoot.