What's in my kit? | PRS Blue Ridge Steel Challenge 2024

In this video, I break down my rifle, equipment, and everything in my pack for the 2-Day Precision Rifle Series Blue Ridge Steel Challenge.
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[@winninginthewind]

It was great meeting you and shooting with you! I look forward to the next opportunity.

[@richamby2322]

Appreciate the overview. It's always great to see what's needed and what might not be.

[@toddb930]

Hey Phillip, good to see you! Thanks for walking through your load out for this match.

[@DoWork316]

Great breakdown. My favorite part is the color of your boom-stick to honor your child. Bravo Zulu dad!

[@deano6874]

Thank you Phillip! I really enjoy your videos, they are very inspirational. I look forward to the next one 😁

[@ericmccowen5599]

Keep it up Phill. Looking forward to the Garmin review!

[@Midpackmedia1775]

6.5x47 is great! Bout time we see another video!! Can’t wait for more

[@crunchycrails1436]

6x47 is interesting. Keep the info coming! Also, I keep a g string in my hip pouch. Need all approaches.

[@esttorpor]

Wicked!!! Looking forward to my first match. Super helpful

[@sheldon_n]

Awesome, thanks for the breakdown!

[@NiteQwill_]

Great shooting with you! My 22i was a busy station...😂 Excellent video!

[@velayo_0317]

Ha! It was awesome getting to shoot with you! Glad you were able to find time to watch it!

[@OneGold_777]

Good to see you brother 🤘

[@CKKnifeandTool]

Hey there Marine. Greetings from Gillette, WY.

[@mattrust348]

Looking forward to the Garmin review. I'm having a few issues with mine, but that could be the devices I'm using with it. Would like to see some detail, obviously you're using a terrapin x. Are you connecting your kestrel as well?

[@Levidanielz]

Always love your videos, and I dig your loadout. Will you be running the k328i at prs matches in the future?

[@downandout6670]

Great video. Handloading with the sac dies would be an idea. Everyone likes reloading videos 🤣

[@velayo_0317]

In the works!

[@downandout6670]

@@velayo_0317 awesome! I’ll be here when it’s up!

[@ВладимирХрамцов-555]

Phillip, why did you change from Kahles 525 DLR to a regular Kahles 525i?

[@iliveoffroad]

do you ever use a large bag to stabilize your body for positional shooting (e.g. bag between your arm and body when standing/kneeling)?

[@GeirMeyer]

Love the video

[@RJGuitz]

Me:.honey wake up, Phillip just uploaded. 😂

[@mr.nobody68]

Nice one, coach

[@rezkali01]

Nice gear, how far is your Khales optic good for?2000 yards?

[@ltemerpoc]

Hey Phillip - thank you for the video - a lot of stuff to think about - I was wondering - i want either a 6 or 6.5 cal rifle for my beginning long range journey - you are shooting a lapua type round and was wondering - i guess what is your opinion or is there a video about that you could possibly put out?

[@dustinweilbach3220]

What model FHF pouch have you found works with the terrapin x? Awesome video

[@Smatnm]

Like others, curious about the Garmin……what’s the benefit (that you’ve personally experienced) of using the 901 as a solver, with a lower spec Kestrel over the top spec Kestrel?

[@mattrust348]

you need a kestrel with AB elite to connect to the 901. But you can also use a cheaper device like a TempE. The benefit is being able to range multiple targets and having all the data already on your wrist.

[@K-bob_45]

Just curious but A) why 6.5X47 over 6.5 CM and B) why 6.5x47 over 6x47? Seems like 6.5 cm is just the easy button in 6.5 but it also seems like 6x47 is what always should’ve been instead of the 6 GT that’s too short or the 6 cm that apparently is too spicy

[@velayo_0317]

Great questions. Doing a video about this would do it better justice but for the sake of responding here’s some quick snippets. I’ve shot all 5 cartridges you’ve mentioned, including a 6 BRA for PRS competition. I’ve won matches with 5 of the 6 (the only one I haven’t shot a match with was the 6GT). Anyways, I’ve found the 6.5x47 to be inherently more easier to load and slightly more accurate than a 6.5 CM. although you can definitely push 6.5 bullets faster in the CM and heavier bullets, I learned quickly that speed isn’t everything. I ran my 6.5x47 with 140s at 2730 and had no issues spotting any of my bullets even as close as 250 yards in 15 mph winds shooting prairie dogs. That’s where shooting a 6x47 or 6 CM comes in. I’ve played the speed game with these cartridges but saw huge benefit other than recoil reduction and maybe some better wind bucking. But barrel life is worst compared to a 6.5. It’s nice to also be able to get a better report on steel with a 140 than a 105. Hope that answers some of your questions!

[@Supernova73178]

What happened to “ keep your face on the gun”???😮

[@jimbrawley5818]

How long is the rail for the tripod that ur binos and stuff mount to?

[@tjfischer9547]

Hey Phil! Wondering how full your run your game changers with fill? I have the OG with get lite as well, can’t seem to find the happy place. Either too much or too little. Any suggestions?

[@velayo_0317]

Honestly, I haven't take any fill out of either Gamechangers. I just ran them both as they came. They are pretty broken in now, after the fact, but I know a lot of shooters that prefer to have about a 80-90% fill rate for the bag to mold better. Sorry I'm not much help there! What I've found is that a lot of shooters "misuse" the gamechanger as a rear bag in a way that is not efficient, if that makes sense. I could definitely do a video on how I use it as a rear bag.

[@tjfischer9547]

@@velayo_0317 a video would be awesome! I am forsure one of those shooters that probably misuses it. Lol

[@BrandonSchmit]

Why two stage trigger versus a single stage trigger?

[@ericrumpel3105]

....so can you input into the garmin as much data as the kestrel, in other words - does it do everything the kestrel does minus the wind reading?,.....& also with the exception of the garmin requiring the use & app on your phone?

[@dannertactical]

Phil, who makes your bench/shelving setup?

[@Reverend1776]

What do you use to lube your bolt? Total random question, I know, but I've been having issues. Dry bolt sticks. Boar tech Friction XP gums up so quickly. Now imusing Hoppes 9 black with a tiny bit of grease on the lugs. Recommendations???

[@velayo_0317]

I love using Lucas oil gun lube. Works great. A little goes a long way. You can also use their Lucas Oil Fishing Reel Oil, its slightly thinner. In dusty conditions, however, I'll run my action dry and just rely on the nitride.

[@Reverend1776]

@@velayo_0317 thanks for the quick reply

[@NBKarmwrestling]

Do they make the C4 chassis in lefty (correct hand) yet?

[@velayo_0317]

Coming soon I’ve heard. 😉

[@NBKarmwrestling]

@@velayo_0317 YES!!!!!!

[@Kartyman550]

Curious what smart watch and if it also has a ballistic solution like the Garmin series.

[@velayo_0317]

Yes. I have the Garmin Delta Tactix on my right wrist which has AB Ballistics as well. Same solver as in the Garmin Foretrex 901

[@PassionforRifles]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gold_3]

Garmin👀

[@phillippearce9680]

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