The Best Long Range Rifles Just Got Better - Masterpiece Arms All New And Improved Rifles and Action

In this video I go over all the new features and improvements of MPA's new chassis and actions.
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Gary Melton is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, Weapons Sergeant, and Sniper Team Leader with 4 combat tours. He has worked full time as a Unit Chief and Special Tactics Instructor at a federal agency, and is the owner and Lead Instructor for Paramount Tactical Solutions.
Paramount Tactical Solutions is staffed by Special Operations veterans and cadre that are required to have high level operational experience and to have worked full time as a tactical instructor for Federal Law Enforcement and/or the military. Paramount specializes in training Military and LE units as well as civilians in firearms, tactics, security, and tactical medicine.
Our courses are located at Summit Point, WV just 1.5hrs from Washington DC, near Winchester, VA. We are mobile and can provide onsite training as well.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Disclaimer
03:00 - Features and Quality Control
04:54 - Barrel Borescope
09:12 - PMR Pro II / ESR Chassis Features
17:47 - Matrix Chassis Features and Variants
20:59 - Chassis Balance Test
29:49 - New MPA Elite Action / ARC Coup De Grace Action
33:35 - Action Disassembly/Reassembly

[@jefferyking116]

MPA customer service is incredible. I've received a callback from the owner and others within 10 min of contacting them. They believe in customer support! I own 4 of their custom rifles.

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

Moving from factory rifles to custom was one of the best decisions I've ever made. And the price point of those MPA rifles is awesome! Would highly recommend to anyone who's serious or getting serious about long range shooting or rifles in general to just go ahead and pick up something nice. Some of those rifles are the same price as Tikka T3X TAC-A1s! That's crazy!

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

@@Paintballguru92 My full custom was WAY more than an MPA, lol. A grand for my Bartlein barrel two grand for Defiance action at least a grand for my XLR chassis, and there was still the trigger (Bix'N Andy), muzzle brake (Ultradyne), rings scope and bi-pod

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

@@Paintballguru92 410 is for a barrel blank, not a finished barrel, my Bix'N Andy was 350, my Defiance with 2 bolts was 1500, the chassis with options was over 1k. I don't know where you're getting your prices. But regardless I know what I paid for my build and while it's better in my opinion, it also cost more. Compared to buying a Tikka T3X TAC-A1 or something, the MPA is a better value

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

@@Paintballguru92 My chassis, action, barrel and trigger were 4500. I didn't miss it, you didn't specify that the gunsmithing was for barrel work Edit: bare in mind I agree with you about going with a custom rifle, so I'm not sure why you're arguing. But not everyone wants to do that, and for those who want to buy a factory rifle these are a good option at a reasonable price

[@timothythompson6549]

I gotta say, camera settings may have been a benefit. That chassis looks amazing in orange. It's my favorite color and in a couple of years I'm looking to get something nice for myself when I hit the big 5-0.

[@johnwalsh7070]

Great video, Gary! I'm hoping to get one of these this year. When I do, of course, it will be through Paramount Tactical!

[@elmashingon6136]

The Christmas list is filling up fast...😅

[@user-jk3jw3pw4n]

Y,ou do a great job on explaining the difference on the different MPA's ,We know what were getting when we come to buy off you! Super Job Gary

[@paramounttactical]

Thank you sir. I appreciate that.

[@user-jk3jw3pw4n]

@@paramounttactical Your quite welcome,keep the great work up!

[@kaiblackout6216]

Great video! NO BS! Straight to the information!

[@ConsiderHisSacrifice]

It's videos like this that make me say to myself "I need this gun". However, I say it in a soft, whisper so that the wife doesn't hear me!

[@timothystegner3234]

Eventually I'm getting one, and buying from you.

[@joejoe1196]

The transition from factory to custom has made my decision must easier after finding your channel. Your video’s are highly detailed informative and interesting . When I make the long range transition I will be contacting Paramount.

[@buckaroobonsi555]

That is an amazing price! I know I can be a bit of a fudd when it comes to what I precieve as over priced guns and optics but that is a fantastic price for what you get!

[@jamesskinner762]

Absolutely the BEST bang for your buck. This MPA is a true custom at factory costs. Buy with confidence from Gary. Great experience. Ask me how I know this!

[@t.c.2527]

Great video Gary....makes me want to order one right now

[@Lester.M]

Thanks for sharing!

[@troyelder56]

I got the coup de grace action on my MPA last fall and a bix n Andy comp trigger insanely light trigger! Also the coup de grace action was designed to run smoothly with the AW true double stack double feed magazine!

[@collinsmith9941]

I needed one before, now it’s moved up the list ,damn that new action is so sweet

[@paramounttactical]

They take about 12 weeks if you order a custom one and we do have layaway…😉

[@jayblemsin4226]

I just got an mpa6.5ba I want the new one lol

[@jasonsponsler21]

Definitely want to get one. But some guy keeps getting me to come train a bunch. 😂 but it’s definitely going to happen.

[@pigroper5]

Seems like adding a bipod will help move the balance point forward, a little bit anyway. I ordered the pro ii with folding stock exactly purpose of cleaning. I like that a lot. I shoot a savage precision currently, that has an adjustable cheek riser and I have to loosen set screws and lower it every time I clean it. Not hard, except I never have adjusted quite the same.

[@paramounttactical]

A bipod will move the balance point forward dramatically but it doesn’t matter if you’re shooting from the bipod. Where balance point matters is shooting from barricades/positional shooting which is a major portion of PRS. Most people aren’t going to be running a bipod during those events.

[@justice1327]

Would have been neat to see the beginning of the lands/groove free bore area.

[@paramounttactical]

It’s exactly what you would expect. Machined perfectly, polished, and uniform.

[@crunchycrails1436]

CDG action is butter. Thanks for the video- killer channel!

[@buckaroobonsi555]

I am not a huge fan of custom actions since I have competed for decades with blueprinted Springfield, Mauser, Winchester, and Savage actions. Buttery Smooth is not something I can measure down range. In this case though at $2600 for a complete rifle I can not think of any reason not to like it. I think $2600 for a rifle ready to mount an optic and go compete with this is very reasonable. Now if we can just get the prices of big name brand optics down not going to hold my breath on that one! If you put an Arken Optic on it you could be all in for $3000. If you go Mark IV or NightForce or March you will be pushing $5600 to $7000 depending on if you buy new or used!

[@museves]

I just got my MPA rifle, gotta wait for another 2 months for the local papers 😅 got a look at it last night, its looks amazing

[@MOCOANDINV]

Wow, so cool

[@clayphelps5175]

I believe the matrix pro 2 you have there is the “lightweight” option. The standard option on the matrix pro 2 still comes with the adjustable “wheels” for the buttpad/cheek riser adjustment Love your video, great overview!! Subscribed!! I’m in week 6 waiting for my Matrix Pro2 PMR In 6 Dasher

[@rayzar6720]

Great content as usual. Can I ask Sir, what height rings are on the atacr when comparing the balance points on each chassis?

[@stevep1794]

Awesome vid. Lots of saturation in this vid.. heavy on the reds and purples. 😅😅😅 Good shit, Gary.

[@paramounttactical]

Color grading is a weakness for me for sure. The other challenge is when I edit the video colors looks one way, when produced they look different and when uploaded to KZbin it looks different again. 🤷‍♂️ Bear with me. I know guns… I’m still figuring the AV thing out.

[@stevep1794]

Dude I love your channel. I'm signed up on your site and already have stuff in my cart . You've got me hyped for long range shooting again. My rpr is a basic build. Do you do inhouse builds if I drive from Alabama to WV? 👍🏼

[@jefferyadams3227]

Saving my $$$

[@danielmccarthyy]

Also, does PT teach any courses in UT WY ID AZ or NV?

[@thatguy3139]

what is the overall length of the non matrix chassis with the 26" barrels? such as the the ESR Also do all ESR chassis now come with the folder option? i didnt see the option to add it or not while trying to do a custom build. thank you in advance.

[@paramounttactical]

The overall length of the ESR/ PMR Pro II rifle is 46”. You went to our site and there wasn’t a folding stock option available? The folding stock does not come standard and is a $150 option. You’ll see when you add that to your cart, we give you a discount on it. Here’s the link www.paramounttactical.com/product/mpa-ba-pmr-pro-rifle-ii/ Thanks for watching! -Gary

[@joshuascout5549]

I love my masterpiece arms 6.5 prc

[@jfw10063]

Could anyone tell me the overall length of the PMR PRO II with the stock folded? trying to figure out the smallest case/bag it could fit in

[@cfzippo]

DARN you Gary! 😂. A barrel change how too video clip would be cool. So say I get a 300 PRC rifle, it’s an easy change to 308 or 6.5 Creed for cost and training, or if I go off the deep end and want to up to .338 Lapua that’s doable easily with these?

[@paramounttactical]

For rifles with additional barrels you want to stay in the same action types. 300PRC is a long action and while you can run a short action barrel/cartridge (.308/6.5 creed/PRC) they’re not going to feed properly. You can do .338 Lapua with a 300Prc, 7PRC barrel… etc. Or 6.5 creed with extra .308, 6.5 PRC, any 6mils barrels.

[@cfzippo]

@@paramounttactical Got it Gary, Thanks!!`

[@t.c.2527]

Got a question Gary and I know you are busy this week but hope you find the time. What brake is on the Marine Red Pro II model and can I get that brake if I order one from you?

[@paramounttactical]

It’s the MPA DN5. Amazing brake. www.paramounttactical.com/product/mpa-dn5-30-cal-ba-muzzle-brake/

[@t.c.2527]

@@paramounttactical Thanks

[@user-jk3jw3pw4n]

Gary does pmr pro 2 with ESR package come in .22 LR

[@neal9700]

Hey, great video! You said barrel change is fast an easy. Can you show that process in a future video? Thanks!

[@paramounttactical]

I’ll have one up in the next month or so.

[@neal9700]

@@paramounttactical thank you sir!

[@McgSpook]

im a big fan of the ARC CDG action. the lug and rail being integrated is great. if you havent tried the bolt that levers back you should. lets you get some real leverage behind the extraction

[@paramounttactical]

That rail on the CDG only accepts MIL optics. 🤷‍♂️

[@McgSpook]

@@paramounttactical thats amazing! i wonder how i got my ATACR with a MOAR T reticle mounted on my ARC action? must be the super special NF rings. hahahahahah

[@McgSpook]

@@paramounttactical speaking of the ARC CDG actions... im thinking of a new 6gt build. you got any CDGs in stock? Long or short.

[@paramounttactical]

@@McgSpook I can get you one. You going to build yourself? Or do want bright, barreled action, or just the action?

[@McgSpook]

@@paramounttactical build myself. i came to my sense and sent an email to shop. no reason to make jason jealous.

[@magic4221]

Bolt design seems very similar to Howa 1500 yes?

[@AndorJ]

Does MPA do custom cerakote jobs?

[@ForceRecon112]

for the 6gt barrels for the PMR Pro, do you happen to know the twist rate that comes standard?

[@paramounttactical]

My 6 Dasher is 1:7.5 and I would think the GT is the same.

[@tiputipu777]

The rule of thumb would be about 3-4" or easier, if you know what bag you are going to use the balance point should be right in the middle of the bag

[@danielmccarthyy]

Hello PT, on the MPA Ultralight Hunter, does it come with a Swiss Arca rail, or is there an option to have it built with an ARCA rail? Also, are people seeing better long range consistency with 300 PRC or 7 mm PRC? Many thanks!

[@paramounttactical]

The Ultralight Hunter does come with an integrated arca rail. All MPAs do. Both 300PRC and 7PRC are unbelievably good. 300PRC definitely has more energy and longer legs but it’s very soft shooting but either are excellent choices for hunting or just recreational long range in general. Thanks for watching! -Gary

[@danielmccarthyy]

May I inquire further? When you say the 300 prc us “soft shooting”, is that a joke because it has heavy recoil, or are you serious that an 8 pound rifle plus scope in 300 prc really does not kick that much? Any input is appreciated. I have owned and shot 375 H&H, 458 Lott, 500 NE and 600 NE, but the latter two are only fired offhand.

[@paramounttactical]

@danielmccarthyy take a look for yourself. Here’s my 8 year old shooting it. He ended up shooting the full 20rd box and would have shot more. It’s shockingly light recoiling. When he fires a round in the video, watch how little the rifle moves. The weight of the rifle and the MPA brake contribute to that but all things being equal I didn’t feel a noticeable difference between it and 6.5PRC. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boCxcpiljLZsesksi=0z8JwxWwwuKxxaoH

[@danielmccarthyy]

@@paramounttactical Thanks - that’s cool!

[@juanislas4804]

Really enjoy your in depth reviews. Does MPA sell barreled actions too? because their chassis are ugly AF.

[@paramounttactical]

Yes sir. We don’t have them on our site yet but you can email us and we can get you any barreled action with any caliber, barrel length, barrel profile and cerakote finish you want.

[@richiefutrell6247]

I ordered a MPA barreled action from Paramount tactical. Couldn't be happier with it.

[@AKVT-uz2gj]

MPA hasn’t updated their description And yours has only the bbl updated Is the MPA match considered a 27 contour I’m trying to figure this out No dealer has actually updated both the new Action and Match Barrel specs in their descriptions Thanks 👍 Great Vids too 😎

[@paramounttactical]

I’m confused by your question. Or is there a question in there?😂 the MPA Match contour is its own contour. In our product description the info is updated. If you need more specificity and have other questions, call the number on our website, I’d be happy to talk and relieve any confusion. Thanks, Gary

[@AKVT-uz2gj]

Thanks for the reply Gary I repeated what you said about MPA switching to Match Grade barrels and that it’s a beefier contour then m24 and they only knew the Match bbl as a 27 contour That had me scratching my head so I’d thought ask you Maybe you might have heard it described as a 27 contour. To be honest I wrong care if it came with either bbl cause that ARC CDG is 🤯🤩😎

[@HarTecSystems]

Do all of the chassis you covered have built in ARCA rail?

[@paramounttactical]

Yes

[@rogerdavis2056]

I need a question answered, I just got a remington 700 sendero all stock no mods. And I want to upgrade everything except the barrel and receiver. It's a 308 w/26inch fluted barrel. Should I enjoy as is or modify?

[@paramounttactical]

It’s up to you. By the time you modify it, put it in a chassis… etc, you would likely be close to getting a new rifle. You can upgrade the parts but you still end up with a factory, Remington Sendero. Does it shoot well? What’s the intent with it? Hunting, LR shooting? All of those factors would change the answer that unwired give you.

[@tommcqueen3145]

👍

[@Viperjjr]

What is your opinion of the Desert Tech rifles? Supposedly they are very accurate.

[@paramounttactical]

I haven’t been impressed with them frankly. Ergos are terrible. If I’m being frank, they are way overpriced for what you get. I’ve had lots of clients attend our long range courses with them and most production rifles that cost half as much outperform them. Not a fan. 🤷‍♂️

[@Viperjjr]

@@paramounttactical Thank you, I wanted feedback from someone that has your knowledge and experience.

[@timetodopatriotstuff2315]

Curtis Custom Actions must of took a huge hit & layed off a lot of people wish them all luck but this is a much nicer action at the price point nothing can touch it. These other Companies are going to have to get competitive or go by the wayside.

[@davidlong6796]

Can anyone tell me what the twist rate is on a 6mm Creed PMR2? I find it odd that with all the details on MPA's website that twist rate isnt prominently displayed...

[@AdamVaniderstine]

1:7 on mine

[@davidlong6796]

@@AdamVaniderstine thank you.

[@jacobpost7888]

I wonder how it and the GAP PPR would compare and contrast each other. I know the PPR is more expensive out of the gate

[@paramounttactical]

The PPR has a manners 2TA stock which isn’t a chassis and costs less than a ESR chassis. So you have a manners stock paired with a Curtis action which is what MPA used to use but now uses the better more expensive ARC Coup De Grace action. Given the sum of the parts are significantly cheaper I don’t know how GAP justifies the price of their gun. The Manners stock is over $400 less than the ESR chassis and yet the base price of the rifle is $400 more. Makes no sense to me. With the MPA you’re getting more for the money. You get a built in Arca rail, mlok compatibility, night vision bridge, the option of a folding stock, a rifle that can be used for PRRS, a better action… $3000 for a PPR makes zero sense in comparison.

[@francoisdavel1786]

Do they have an adjustable bag rider option?

[@paramounttactical]

Yes. It’s an aftermarket item that we carry.

[@francoisdavel1786]

@@paramounttactical could you do a demo on a heavy solid bag like a protector and an accutac bipod?

[@paramounttactical]

@francoisdavel1786 kzbin.info/www/bejne/raK5e6xnaM-kqqMsi=dND-cWcvsospLTpM

[@MOCOANDINV]

How much for that build?

[@qh4007]

What is hand lapped to forges barrel difference

[@paramounttactical]

Google.

[@IndividualWon]

Less features to save weight; add weights to the front, make space for weights in the back. Give up the micro adjustable cheek, when the forend could have been made longer, since the barrel is always longer than the forend anyway. Doesn't seem like a very well thought out design IMO.

[@paramounttactical]

Well you’re clearly not a PRS shooter and don’t understand the design features. It’s not about HOW MUCH weight it’s about WHERE the weight is for customizing the balance of the rifle. These are design features pro shooters wanted. If the Matrix Pro II doesn’t make sense to you, that’s why they offer the Matrix Pro.

[@IndividualWon]

@@paramounttactical I admire and commend the innovation. No, I'm not a PRS shooter, however I'm interested and looking at different chassis. Three changes in 2 years; I applaud MPA for listening. I just think the rear should be a bit more modular, so if you want the micro adjustable wheel or not... You don't have to order one or the other, it comes runnable either way. Similar to the three different grips that are included. Your channel and review was very informative; my comment should have been more detailed.

[@chrisfarr9494]

Yeaap , left out the most important feature , this action has been designed around using a AI AW mag , and thats the best & most important thing about this rifle . If you have ever run a AI AW , you will know how good this magazine is , forget the rest , run it with a AW mag from AI .

[@codyshields3797]

wow. masterpiece arms now offering an American rifle CDG and TT... That's full blown custom territory right there.

[@patrioticguy1791]

I've had two MPA production rifles. Both 6.5 creedmoor. The first one was amazing and shot .375 groups all day long, reloads or factory. It was amazing. The second one was a piece of garbage. I believe X-caliber made the barrel and it was junk. After several emails and phone calls, MPA never made it right. All they did was suggest using different projectiles that were virtually impossible to procure. That garbage rifle ended up costing me the regional finale. I will never buy another MPA production class rifle again. Hopefully the changes they have made are for the better. I do love their chassis's though. Still run a BA Comp and have a Matrix as well.

[@paramounttactical]

Shoot me an email. I’d like to hear more or see what I can do to help. [e-mail]

[@williamrodgers6898]

This video gave me a push to look at them just to see they don't offer it in 7 rem mag, lol just my luck... 300 win mag but not 7 rem mag, so I guess I get one in 300 win mag and buy another rifle from another company in 7 rem mag.😂 wife will kill me

[@paramounttactical]

Why not 300PRC or 7PRC? You’ll get significantly better performance out of both.

[@williamrodgers6898]

@paramounttactical I guess I just haven't cross over into the fan club of PRC just yet... not sure if it's availability thing, cost, or just simply a mental hangup... I'm the same way with the creedmoor family too... I would hate to get trapped into a fad ammo and spent a lot of money on a rifle set up for it to not have a proven track record, which is why I can get behind a 300 win mag. It has proven history and ammo availability.

[@williamrodgers6898]

@paramounttactical , also it's good to see guys who cross over Iraq 20 years ago doing well. I take it, you were army, 3rd ID (that's all i remember who crossed with us), I was with the Marines with task force tarawa. Keep rocking these videos, I'm glad I came across them.

[@richiefutrell6247]

William take the leap. We are continually seeing less and less rifles rifles chambered in the classic cartridges and that will only correlate to ammo manufacturing moving forward. It's not a fad, Hornady cartridges expecially in the last decade or two dominate the market.

[@paramounttactical]

@@williamrodgers6898 I was 101st during initial invasion. Got back from that deployment and went to selection. Did another 3 combat tours in SF with 1st Special Forces Group.

[@lucasrosenmiller4086]

And just like that a 45 minute video and my next 6,000 dollars is gone. At least a great channel will be getting it. AMP rifle, either Zeiss or Nightfoce, and an accutac bipod.