Shooting Entry Level Precision Rifles

Today Joel shoots three different "entry level" precision rifles in order to answer the question: Can a person use an entry level rifle for long range shooting, hunting, and competition? How effective are they really?
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[@first6digits]

Dream backyard set up. Just beautiful.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

first6digits agreed

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

first6digits I wish it were mine! I’ll settle for being friends with the guy and being allowed to use it.

[@SVTsupercharged]

The Bergara for the price is an amazing rifle.

[@mikegoulette6243]

I just picked one up it is a very nice weapon

[@michaelswift3387]

@@mikegoulette6243 looking at the LRP 2.0 in 6.5 Creedmore right now. Seems to be a good bet for $1850.00 Do you like yours?

[@mikegoulette6243]

@@michaelswift3387 yes I have the b14 hunter and it is amazing

[@e.torch.8102]

I got one a few weeks ago, but unfortunately, had a problem with feeding. I got a few extra mags, so 4 total; all bergara composite 5-round. I tested hornady, Winchester and Remington rounds. The top round in the magazine fed fine. Starting at the 2nd or 3rd round, the cartridges got caught at the front tip/chamber interface. Some people call this nosediving, I guess. So, sent it back to the factory after calling them. They said they'd look at it and let me know. Anyone else have this issue? I made sure to set the rounds firmly against the back of the magazine, but it didn't help.

[@mikegoulette6243]

@@e.torch.8102 I haven't seen or heard of that one yet, I hope it gets worked out for ya, I keep putting coyotes down at 250 to 300 yards with mine with ease. They are good rifles just maybe you got one that's a little bit of a pain. It'll get worked out and you'll love it

[@davidli3582]

I would love to see a video done on .308 semiautomatic guns and how well they do with match ammo, and how they compare to a bolt gun of similar price.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

This is coming in the near future. Thanks!

[@boston7704]

Precision Rifle Network - how much impact did you see using a can? I'm thinking about going through the process to get a stamp.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

James Neumann do you mean impact shift? If so, it’s about 4” different, can vs. no can. Suppressor tightened the groups slightly too.

[@boston7704]

Precision Rifle Network That’s not much. Thank you!

[@Dave7Prescott]

David Li ujjj

[@tmpace9]

I thought the question of where the wind affects the bullet most is an interesting and seemingly simple question to answer. In cases with constant wind at the muzzle and the target, the bullet will mostly be affected at the target. Without going into too much detail... If we can simplify the question down, we can say that a constant force (wind) will accelerate something in the direction of that force at a magnitude of that force divided by the mass. (Newtons 2nd law of motion) The only difference between the bullet at the muzzle and the target is position and speed, and since the acceleration is a factor of time, we can say that the bullet will be affected the same at both points BUT, since the bullet at the target has a lower speed, the bullet will be affected more, because (in simple terms) it has more time to be accelerated in the direction of the wind.

[@nathansmith5835]

That’s true but wouldn’t a small deviation in the bullets path caused by wind occurring at the muzzle throw the entire path of the bullet off? I.e if bullet path at the muzzle is deviated 1 degree in the say 50 yards after leaving the muzzle, over the course of the bullets flight that would equate to something like 17.5m at 1000 yards? (excuse my high school calculus, may be wrong, someone should double check that), even if that’s an extreme example it seems like a huge amount of path deviation for the downwind range to overcome to be more important

[@scottsaylors1996]

These videos are the only reason I stay subscribed to tfb.

[@aggie427]

A Howa 1500 would have been nice to see.

[@aggie427]

Nice!

[@permaguard3166]

I shot 3\4 and 5\8 moa with my howa 1500 the cheap combo with cheap nikko sterling scope with the cheap factory ammo. Love it. No muzzle brake either.

[@boudreux]

Great job Joel - very polished and to the point. Thank you for continuing to introduce this topic.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks!

[@rklkify]

do a video about optics, covering budgets stuff all the way too the gucci gear

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

xrklkx This will be done at some point soon!

[@saltysteel3996]

Go SWFA SS for scopes. I'll never use anything else ever again.

[@rklkify]

might be getting the 10x or the 12x, though i live in Australia so a more commonly available brand/scope would be nice

[@MrPolitifaction]

"You'll enjoy every minute"... Get it? Minute? Hahaha!

[@RangerCaptain11A]

you'll enjoy every mil.

[@rosecarney4111]

What a cool name 😗

[@nigerovargas425]

No Savage? There is at least 3 Savages that could have been tested plus the low end Axis II.

[@TheSeikog03]

Yes the Savage Axis II in 6.5 creedmoor, I've shot better groups at 100, 200 yards than my friend with his Tikka UPR in 6.5 creed. I love my Savage even over my Ruger PR in 6.5

[@1coreys]

I am a regular customer at Ventura Munitions ... great shop... great people ... Thanks for giving my friends the shout out and business

[@chickensandwich1589]

My "long range" setup, really midrange 300-600 yards, is a 1943 SAKO M39 Finnish mosin nagant with a Vortex Crossfire II scout scope running 182gr PPU match ammo. $680 rifle with all the goodies. :3

[@BigRedPower59]

I bought a used Winchester model 70 in 243 at my LGS for $325. Mounted a Leupold VX2 to it and headed to the range. I’d never shot steel before. I’m hooked. If I can have this much fun with a hunting rifle at 500 yards I can’t imagine how much fun a serious rig would be.

[@Jerry-Parker]

My entry level rifle was a savage 110 LH with Leopold 4x12 Sud MOA right out the box .

[@RangerCaptain11A]

glad to see this. i just ordered a savage110 desert tactical.

[@evan5262]

RangerCaptain11A looking at the same rifle, would you recommend?

[@iamnitrox]

This is truly WISDOM from use. The video on the best glass under 1000 bucks are the best videos on this subject

[@discogodfather22]

Had a Ruger Precision for a few years. Bought it because a custom was taking too long, as usual. Soon as the custom was done I sold the RPR. It's a fine rifle but it does not compare to customs, not because of any magical reason but because you get what you pay for. A Bartlien custom produced by a smith with a good shooter and some custom dies is simply unbeatable. I own quite a few higher end "box" rifles and really only Blasers and AI's can compete, but they are virtually identical to what you pay for a custom. For my money it's worth skipping the low end and saving for something that really can provide you with no excuses.

[@GarRETE88]

Not even a mention of Savage?! Wahhht?

[@waytodude486]

Joel was looking for second best that's why he didn't have a Savage in the lineup. Or that's what I told him when he was borrowing these rifles.

[@lookchahshway5182]

I thought Tika was Savage

[@mattnd9999]

@@lookchahshway5182 Tikka is a part of Sako, not Savage.

[@carlvickers1947]

Exactly... I think they didn't want to show up these more expensive rifles with a cheaper one..

[@edcarolina87]

Definitely start out with a platform like the Remington 700, Tikka, or the Ruger Precision so you can upgrade in the future. Also, DO NOT skimp on the scope base, rings, and scope itself. Before you start upgrading barrels and customizing actions and bolt knobs and bipods etc.GET a SOLID optic for your rifle! I suggest taking your rifle, getting a solid scope on it first.. second, I'd get a match trigger like a Timney or Jewell. Then get it into a stock/chassis with an aluminum bedding block like the Magpul Hunter, HS Precision, McMillan, AICS, XLR etc. if your rifle came with a regular composite/overmolded/non-free floated stock. I'd wait to get the action blueprinted when you decide to upgrade/change the barrel. When you do this, consider the caliber you want to shoot long term, rifling in the barrel, twist rate, and obviously length. You may also want to get it threaded for a brake or suppressor or maybe you just want a nice target crown. After you have this system down, you can mess with different muzzle brakes, bipods, bolt knobs, etc.

[@Calaveras32Spcl]

I was thinking about getting a Savage 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor as a starting platform for learning extended range shooting. Farthest In have gone so far is 400 yards.

[@elcantrell3]

What about Ruger precision 338 Lapua 1600$

[@vangchip]

Thanks for the pause, I had no idea what Tikka rifles were.

[@dimitarse1]

I've had a Tikka T3 Tac A1 for about 5 months now, the bolt is really smooth and it constantly shoots 0.5 to 1/4 " at 100m with factory ammo and in no way am I an experienced precision rifle shooter. Amazing rifle.

[@reidmcmichael6507]

Dinglebearry they are one of the best actions on the planet and are better than a Remington 700

[@jordanyang3066]

I went ultra budget and bought a Ruger American Predator in .308, but long range to me is 600 yards so I'm happy.

[@TsiRoadkill]

Ive got a hmr, its awesome.

[@davidhochstetler4068]

Trevor Roth you still have it? I’ve been looking at them for awhile but can’t quite ‘pull the trigger’. How do you like the quality of the stock compared to a Magpul 700 or other stock?

[@jeremydowdy1743]

@@davidhochstetler4068 The HMR beats the absolute fuck out of the 700's. I have 2019 models of both and its not even close, both stock with vortex optics. Bergara's closest out of the box competitor is Tikka

[@jeremydowdy1743]

I will be getting an MPA competetion chassis once my balls drop and I feel like spending $1000 on a new chassis

[@barcelona2170]

Thank you so much for this video. I am newish to guns. I have a few handguns and an AR-15. I have been trying to stretch my simple AR out and have been doing well (with practice) hitting out to 300 yards. While that is cool I am thinking about getting into long range shooting. This helped me a lot. Thanks so much!

[@mathewcurtis9401]

If you ever manage another video I'd love to see the T3 and an offering from Savage.

[@jurlinquist]

I'm shooting a savage 22-250 and I absolutely love the thing! Surprised Savage didn't make the cut

[@backcountrywesternhunter]

Remington used to have an amazing trigger that IF you knew what you where doing could make it amazing. But when the gun had a light trigger and people are irresponsible with gun safety then Remington got sued. Now their triggers are Very heavy. Like everything in life, a few people ruin a good thing for everyone.

[@kylesenior]

No Howa 1500?

[@mohsy4686]

I don't think many people consider the Ruger Precision Rifle "entry level".

[@nathan00campbell]

most would not consider the RPR a "precision" rifle at all in its out of the box stock form. More show than reality.

[@davidkiser5250]

LOVE the pause for Tikka comments...'cause you KNOW they were coming...!

[@liamhunter071]

What's the thoughts on Savage FCP? -SR? Model 10? At 100 yards I've cut a couple ragged holes with 3 shot groups. With Winchester ammo 150 PSP

[@brandonlangley6471]

U can get a savage or something similar just spend $900+ on an optic and u can reach out and touch a long ways distance is about match grade ammo and a great optic

[@mikestrunk3282]

Nice review. I have a Tikka 6.5x55 and it shoots great. Also have the B-14HMR in 6.5CM and it's amazing. My Remington 700 VS in 308 is also a sub 1/2" MOA rifle. Savage 110BA certainly is a contender but the 300WM is a bit more expensive to shoot. We are truly spoiled these days.

[@SKuz-ke4kz]

Hi, what's your personal favourite? I'm looking at getting the bergara but hesitant

[@mikestrunk3282]

@@SKuz-ke4kz the Tika is a wood stock and I hand load to modern pressures. The HMR is more tactical and heavy. Both are very accurate. I have a Bergara in an aluminum factory chassis. Lighter and a very accurate also. If I could only have one, I like the HMR because I have other lighter hunting rifles

[@chuckdean260]

I have a RAP and i put the same stock that was on the 308 Remington (Magpul). It is topped with a Leupold LR/T. It is a shooter and I would put it up against any custom rifle.

[@romanmunter800]

I heard something about the Remington 700 models, some of them in the 308 version have an upgraded trigger. I believe they have a Timney trigger in them.

[@EnkeiTenjin]

If you can account for wind at all distances then obviously, that's the most perfect shot. However, with basic logic and BASIC understanding of physics, we understand that the SLOWER the bullet is travelling, the LONGER it is exposed to the specific wind value at that specific position in its flight. If we observe that the wind is the same at all ranges (e.g. Shooter's position, 100 yds, 200, and 300 yds) the bullet will be most affected at 300 yards due to loss in velocity - it is exposed to that wind value for the longest time when compared to shorter ranges. Do not take the following values literally, they are for illustration only. Wind at 600 yds: left to right 10mph Projectile velocity at 600 yds: 2000fps = Bullet is pushed 10 units to the right. Wind at 1200 yds: left to right 5mph Projectile velocity at 1200yds: 1000fps = Bullet is still pushed 10 units to the right. (given we don't factor in ballistic coefficient fluctuation of projectile when pushed to different velocities). These 2 examples are just illustrating what effect wind speed, and projectile velocity have on wind drift. Given all wind is the same at all ranges, we get exponential wind drift as the bullet slows, purely because it is exposed to those winds for longer.

[@robertshinenne1584]

Bought Savage M10 BAS-K in 308 as my first precision rifle...and I love it with my handload :D...great video~

[@racrx728]

What about savage too? they have the widest range of precision rifles out of all of the common manufacturers and are the easiest to swap to higher grade barrels (you can swap barrels at home without a gunsmith in less than 20 minutes) and don't need to be squared and blueprinted due to the floating bolt head. They also have a good aftermarket component selection ( after Remington 700). But out of the ones you selected damn that Bergara looks sweet!

[@K-bob_45]

Big Deal I was curious about why they don’t show up in PRS and all I can figure is the ejection issues that seem to be in the forums

[@racrx728]

K Bob, good question, im not sure of the answer. Im pretty sure there are plenty of them in the lower levels but the pros all use custom rigs or are sponsored. Maybe it's an extractor issue like you said, or a magazine issue, or just availability of aftermarket parts or manufacturer support.

[@racrx728]

Pastor Glock , I pretty much only shoot savage also and have never had an extractor issue either.

[@bmstylee]

Big Deal Savage is ok. I only have 3 of them 😀. The Bergara is a sweet little baby. I love my 6.5 Creedmoor. Stuck a SWFA SS 10x on it and called it good.

[@str3tchr]

The floating bolt head makes the bolt clunky, and very few competition shooters use prefit barrels as they inherently give up perfection in chambering. The magazines can also feed poorly. They work well for people doing it for fun and slow and steady but This is a group of people (prs) that are putting their equipment through extremes and won’t put up with a bolt that wants to catch or bind or misfeeds.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Help a casual rifleman understand something - how come I see precision guys standing hunched over a bench instead of seated? Wouldn’t seated make for more accurate shooting?

[@ChuckBeefOG]

B14 is an entry precision rifle for people that take their hobbies really seriously right out of the gate. Its pretty spendy compared to some other options.

[@jellyfrosh9102]

"Entry Level" 1600 dollar gun

[@leadcloud]

Well, when the mid to high end guns are $6,000 - $10,000, $1,600 is nothing

[@jellyfrosh9102]

@@leadcloud "Well when you compare this Cadillac Escalade to this bugatti veyron the Cadillac is nothing!"

[@frooskys22]

@@jellyfrosh9102 so true! Still being a expensive rifle, but it's definitely worth it, I am Spanish and our Bergara rifles are pure gold.

[@frooskys22]

@@leadcloud I would say that $6,000-$10,000 is expensive to VERY expensive, but a normal price is $1200. Obviously if you compare a .308 to a .50 BMG which has a minimum price of $7500, the .308 is nothing.

[@EE-eg2bp]

@twentykal wtf the Ruger is a bolt gun

[@jeremyortlepp8000]

We need Joel to make a ww2 sniper video, or I was thinking why not shake it up a bit and do a Vietnam comparison, Mosin+svd vs rem 700 and m14

[@jasonbloho8015]

Vietnam - winchester model 70 pre-64

[@michaelmeyer1384]

I am thinking .224. Great Info and video

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

yes please review the Tikka T3x Tac A1 when you can

[@MrMattumbo]

I forgive you for not having the Tikka, but seriously you gotta get one to show off because they have the smoothest actions on the planet.

[@jeremyorr7469]

MrMattumbo you should look into cz rifles

[@momouppa]

If you think they are the smoothest action you haven't handled many rifles.

[@CPHannigan]

I’ve got a Tikka CTR that I like a lot for the price, but they’re far from the smoothest actions. Smoother than a factory 700, sure, but AI, Stiller, Defiance, Big Horn, Badger, etc.(the list goes on) all have far smoother actions. You get what you pay for, and Tikkas are awesome for their price point.

[@momouppa]

CPHannigan tikkas are awesome and amazingly smooth for the price, I handled a schultz and larsen and it was beautifully smooth production rifle, rear locking Sauer's are pretty smooth as well.

[@JimTrivial]

just bought a t3x ctr a few weeks ago. Im amazed at how amazing of a rifle it is for the price its at

[@jeremyorr7469]

No Savage rifles?

[@noahtotzke1526]

Yahh that makes me sad I'm a big savage fan and a a all most decked savage axis in 308

[@scout3058]

I was taught in the Marine Corps infantry that DOPE stands Data On Personal Equipment...

[@armyofshea7941]

Semper Fi. That’s why we Army guys love you DevilDogs. Take a perfectly good acronym and change it. To be fair, we butcher our own acronyms as well. Take a grunt, a red leg, an intelligence geek, a loggie and a pilot: they can talk in circles for days not understanding each other for all the bleeping acronyms.

[@steveduvall5981]

I have the RPR 6.5 CM and it is BADASS, I've shot even tighter groups( with or without suppresser) then his and I also use the Dead-air Sandman L suppresser. Best money I've spent on a rifle (I have 12).

[@kennethvigeant6663]

Just picked up a savage evolution in .338 Steiner 6.5 x 25 x 56 love it My package with bipod was around 4K

[@vectorperkins7719]

That range reminds me of a golf course, just beautiful.

[@willb8684]

bergara barrels are awesome barrels

[@bryceharrington842]

Can't believe a Savage isn't in the line up. Great video brother keep up the great work.

[@jaykecraig6708]

Savage has lost the plot in the last 5 years tbh

[@laa0fa502]

Long range rimfires are also a great way to get some practice and develop skills before you make the jump into centerfires. We call them "long range simulators" and the rifles much cheaper if you want them to be and the big thing is they are cheaper to shoot. I've put 1000 rounds through my ruger precision rimfire in 2 months because it only cost a couple hundred bucks and not a couple thousand.

[@javankuusisto6614]

Shoot a savage axis xp 2 6.5 creedmoor will shoot 1000 yards, got mine for $270 cuz the paint on the stock was scratched up

[@samue1991]

The tikka comment gets a like

[@markroath98]

The rifle sheet for each was informative: but, I would like to have seen the scope information on each as well. Can you indicate the scopes on each rifle?

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

OK I"m in but the Rugar is my high end rifle

[@jasonlopez8011]

Thanks for the video, very Educational

[@intj7447]

The Bergara is a very nice rifle.

[@cheesemouse7774]

No more Mike Bloomberg ads on your channel bro! He's 2A and all gun owning, law abiding peoples, worst nightmare.

[@loganeley2342]

KZbinrs don't pick the ads shown on their channels

[@Magnussen92]

I just gotta mention how much I appreciate the production quality of this video! I really like these long range shooting videos, hope to see more soon.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thank you!

[@Scorpac]

You forgot the Tikka T3x Tac A1 which might be the best rifle to buy. It's exceptional and probably the best bang for the buck, even up to the high end rifle range.

[@erickolb8581]

Its $2000. Are you sure?

[@Scorpac]

Totally. 100%.

[@chrisstarr4121]

Please do a video on spotting scopes for long range precision shooting. Not many videos out there. We want to know what the pros use and why. Please

[@garypostell5268]

We need more long range shooting ranges !

[@TheCspencer6687]

I say round 2 of this video should have a Savage model 10, i personally have an fcp-sr in 308 but even making it more comparable to these choices would be the tge BA stealth or the Ashbury. Love the video and I'm not criticizing but next video ideas maybe? Lol. Thanks and keep up the great vids

[@klevee6076]

TheCspencer6687 I had an rpr,a stealth and a model 10T for 1000 rounds each. The 10T has a straight taper barrel and was the thickest of the 3 rifles. And it shot the best 10 round strings(1/2moa). The rpr couldn’t get better than 1moa for 10 shots. The stealth managed just over 1/2moa for 10 shot strings. The 10T was the least expensive and shot the best.

[@nathanb1084]

Nice video. I am really enjoying this series. I hope to see more!

[@ABlindHilbily]

My rem 700 in .308 is like an old friend. I replaced the trigger and put a decent vortex scope on top. I can honestly say the rifle is more accurate than I am.

[@01superduty89]

I’ve got a savage 10t Sr .308 extremely nice and crisp adjustable trigger, very solid stock and rings steel easy at 1000 with gmm 175. I’ve run the bolt extremely quickly over about 75 rounds, no issues. The one thing I would like to improve is the magazines, I wish it took ASICS but it’s an easy fix. Unfortunately for some people the accustock is awkward, but I’m a very tall guy so it fits me perfect.

[@obergruppenfuhrerjohnsmith5981]

This was a really high quality video

[@oneshoeless]

Nicely done! I like the thought on the glass.

[@reidmcmichael6507]

Savage model 10 fcp-sr

[@donhalterman1997]

My sniper manual says that DOPE stands for "data on personal equipment'

[@F53802]

A pro making a n00d mistake.... you cant compare a 308 to a 6.5 CM. For obvious reasons.

[@macgyver5108]

A Ruger Predator 6.5 Creedmoor that I own shoots .5 MOA with cheap Hornady American Gunner 140gr. All I did to it was a trigger job on the stock parts. I Know of guys upgrading theirs with Indian Creek Design chassis and winning PRS matches, for less than the cost of a RPR...

[@ImOldGregg]

Excellent video

[@LosDoyerss]

What about Howa? They guarantee sub one moa groups for less than 1,000 dollars.

[@michaelkaye4998]

I’m a Tikka fan. Love mine. Still experimenting with factory ammunition.

[@ripper121]

Why you havent used all in .308? Would be a much better comparention

[@user-qd6jt9sd3h]

because 605 is better for precision shooting

[@tylarhaugan7908]

I was deciding on what I would go with the hmr or a tikka. I'll probably get both eventually but for now the 308 hmr does look very nice

[@TravisLee773]

Don’t expect the bolt shroud to hold up on the HMR. However, the company will be happy to send an upgraded replacement.

[@Gravel1331]

I'm a little surprised with the lack of performance with the RPR. My son and I own them (matching rifles with matching glass) in .243 and 6.5CM and we're shooting sub 1/2 inch at 100 yards and sub 3/4 inch at 300. That with straight out of the box rifles with no modifications other than quality glass on top, shooting factory match ammo. I will say though that the 6.5CM RPRs like/dislike different ammunition. Neither will shoot identical brands of ammunition the same. But, as you said, sometimes with mass produced rifle you get good ones and sometimes you get bad ones. I'll also add the caveat that I'm a quadriplegic shooter, and I'm getting fantastic results (for me) with my RPRs shooting right shoulder/right eyed, but pressing the trigger left handed. Yeah, it's a weird concept, but it works for me :) I wish there were were a way to have an RPR that cycles the bolt right handed, but ejects left handed. It's very difficult for me to be able to observe the chamber on a right handed rifle. Thanks for another interesting video.

[@SuperSneakySniper]

0:47 NNNOOOooooooooo The Tikka CTR would be perfect!!!!! Oh well haha, great vid!

[@Kingfish087]

Is the remington 700 magpul any good?

[@bigauctioneer]

Thanks for spending time on a well put together video.

[@armyofshea7941]

Great content! I absolutely appreciate the information (actually, the knowledge and wisdom) you convey, but your production value really sets you apart from many other channels. The footage, the editing, and your presentation style are certainly 1/4 MOA. Nice work.

[@Predalien195]

The Bergara rifles for the money if you ask me are some of the best entry level PR's. The Tikka's are fantastic as well without question and it would have been nice to see them but like you said, you couldnt source one so that's ok. I feel the three you did display are generally speaking a good representation of what to expect from this category of rifle and the Bergara got excellent results in my opinion. Like last time, despite me not really having the money for such a rifle or the space/distance to shoot with one it definitely is interesting and entertaining to watch.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Christopher thank you.

[@randalkidd6404]

Hmr = junk

[@ronaldrainero5579]

I went straight to a Cadex defense kraken. As soon as I get an entry level item all I can think about is the advanced one

[@juanvarelashernandez8445]

These videos are great I’ve been looking to get into knowledge on guns very great info thank you

[@DLN-ix6vf]

good comment about the glass !

[@DLN-ix6vf]

DLN1234 1 second ago I don't understand why yardage is a problem with accuracy ? Shoot lower cal. rifles and accomplish the same result. 200 yards with .22 lr puts a hole in the paper just like a .338 lepua @ 1000 yrds does.

[@vnohelix]

T3x TAC A1 in 6.5 shoots 1/2 moa all day long with Hornady 120gr. ELD's. In fact, it shoots as well, a little slower perhaps but as consistent as my AIAX (with a Krieger 6.5, courtesy of R. Gradous) for 1/4 of the price of the AI which pisses me off beyond believe! She deserves a review more then any "entry level" rifle I ever seen.

[@TheChuyz75]

Have 3 rem 700’s Long range hunter 7mm rem mag SPS Tactical 308 win Police LTR .223 All three with Magpul hunter stocks 7mm 7” group 1000yds 308 and .223 1/4” group 100yds Ammo: Federal ballistic tip Got lucky met a guy that owns property bout 30 mins from me.

[@floridahdshooter]

Great Video.. Just got the Seekins Bravo in 6.5 Cm.. and was looking for videos liks this.. Question.. What settings do you use to get good data from your LAB radar suppressed. I can get it to pick up the shot with mine suppressed.

[@danrozanski6130]

"Entry Level" an Axis with a boyds stock, new barrel and a trigger job with some good glass will shoot neck and neck with these rifles. AND still cost less than 1K

[@GIJoel023]

Is custom really entry though? Cheaper, probably. Not necessarily for beginners though like entry might suggest

[@Enlowra]

I bought a axis for fun in .223 and it shot factory under a .3 group at 100 yards.. I was blown away. I sold it then bought another one later, it couldn't get under a .5 group. I guess I got lucky the first time when the rifling tool was new lol

[@fjb4932]

Now you know, when you have a fine firearm, you'll regrett selling it ...

[@bretneyman5577]

Run 175 grain through the ruger. It tightened up for me

[@250smacks]

Given the great quality of tikka and bergara , is it worth buying a custom rifle? For instance, I handload and I want a 300 mag of some sort. Should I spend 1600 on a bergara hmr in 300prc or 4k on a custom 300 weatherby? As a hand loader being able to make accurate loads for either it just doesn’t make sense to get a custom gun

[@billychaney4581]

I never realized how far 500yrd actually was till I got a rangefinder. Hard to find that distance in Appalachia

[@fjb4932]

Bill, Ridgeline to ridgeline ?

[@jameskliewer5809]

DOPE has also been called Data On Personal Equipment. Another fun and informative video. Fast-paced and correct information. Kudos.

[@timothyfarmer7255]

What is the best scope in your opinion for the Ruger

[@roypoulos1378]

Phenomenal video

[@andrewfierek4646]

How long is the barrel on the bergara? And does it come with that brake from the factory?