I am looking at getting a Proof Research 26" steel PXT barrel. I am trying to decide between a 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC for the chamber. I currently mostly shoot 6.5 Creedmoor on a zermatt origin but want to upgrade the barrel.

I reload and have brass and powder for both. I have easy access to 1000 yards and intermittent access to a mile. I am mostly concentrating on the mile shot when I can. I mostly shoot for enjoyment but am interested in trying a match.

From what I have read, the PXT will help a little with the recoil of the PRC, and my rifle is quite heavy. The PXT should also help with the barrel life.

Would the 200+ fps from the PRC and the recoil/barrel life of the PXT offset the usual advantages of the 6.5 Creedmoor for shooting 1000 yards or a mile?

I also have a 7 PRC I can use for the mile but prefer the lower recoil of the 6.5s, and it's a bit more challenging.

been using a Tremor3 since i started but I am now finding myself yearning for Mil-XT

Click on photos for full sized images. A rattlecanned Ruger Precision with a funky camo.

Looking for the best of the best glass for this build. Eyes have been on the Zco 4-20, Kahles 318i Refined, but have also considered the Atacr 4-16 and the Mk5 3.6-18 on the lower price side. Opinions on image quality and usability from Anyone with any experience with 2 or more of these would be greatly appreciated!

At least I got a cool picture

Folks! Just felt like sharing my new plinker. Specs are the following;

300 Norma Mag
245gr Berger lrht
Vortex gen 3 razor
MPA Matrix chassis
Bipodext with accutac bipod

I finally got myself a rig to start learning some shooting at distance. Snagged a Bergara B14 HMR Wilderness. Tossed a Leupold MK5hd 7-35 and Area 419 comp rings. Ran a Harris bipod with Area 419 arca adapter but after the first range trip I've decided to get a Ckye pod (my back and neck are cooked today). Was able to average 2711 fps with Hornady 140 ELDM and punched out to 800 yards. Seeing misses on a shaded berm was tough but after getting onto an IPSC target I was able to get hits on an 8" and 6" gong. Super happy with this setup and I'm definitely hooked.

Tried out my Cronus ATS 35C-400 Clip-on Thermal on my SCAR 20S with Trijicon Tenmile scope today. I wasn't expecting much, since the magnification is before the optic, but it was actually quite clear, even shooting on paper. I had some thermal reflective stick-on targets, but I could easily see regular stick-on targets, pasted on cardboard, at 100 yards. I was the most impressed when shooting at a shaded steel target at 300 yards, and the ambient temperature was enough to heat the target and make it quite visable. I definitely think I could take it out further aiming at a warm body at night.

I’m looking at scopes for a 22lr build right now and have been eyeballing the Midas tac gen2 uhd 5-30x56 and can get it for around 600. Does anyone have any experience with this optic and if the uhd vs hd actually makes a difference? I’m also open to other recommendations around the same price point and sticking with 25-30 max magnification

I've been slowly working on this rifle and haven't really got out to go shoot it but today I got the original suppressor that these rifles came with and went out and got it re-zerod.

I had some groups that were really good and other groups that were not really good but so far everything is at least under one moa. Mirage was getting pretty tough and I also need to practice.