$813.00 Long range budget build out to 1 mile. Has long range gotten too easy?

[@monsterk7603]

As a resident of Kalifornia, I enjoyed seeing you purchase and walk out with a rifle in the same day.

[@Pompomgrenade]

😅 So x-ring conducts a 1,000 yard shooting academy off the back of the truck... Behind the gun store parking lot 🐒 I love that, man

[@XRING]

🤣

[@DDadams0]

Your channel is a GEM. You've taught me so so so much more than nearly everyone else on youtube. I can't thank you enough.

[@XRING]

My pleasure and thank you for watching .

[@talkingrock7011]

@@XRINGwell done but some child starting shooting could use the take off scope l

[@XRING]

You are right. I’ll just take it to the next gun show and put it on the table for free. 👍🏼

[@anoutdoorsmansjourney]

I can’t believe it took so long, but I am very pleased that I found your channel. Good, practical, no BS info.

[@cmonster0711]

Was literally thinking the same thing! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN RAY!!! I'm mostly done with my budget build just like this in 6.5 cm and could have used you a year ago!

[@levanpkh6882]

I am ashamed I just now found this channel. Top notch content.

[@ponycarresurrection4401]

Old Marine transitioning from iron sites to Scope. Its kicking my butt so far. Thanks, will rewatch this many times.

[@Timberwolf1Silenthunter]

Ray you make it look SOOOO EASY. Your experience with firearms and Knowledge of Elevation & Windage is incredible in the field. It also shows that You the SHOOTER is a large factor. Again it was a pleasure learning from you personally.

[@brazzy1467]

I have the original Ruger American predator in 6.5 Creed and I was impressed with the out of box accuracy. I put my Arken genII 6-24 on it and it is capable of hitting out to 1200 yds. I kept the original stock and did my own bedding and I ordered a carbon fiber wrapping kit and built up the stock and fitted it to my liking. My setup was just over $1000.

[@canesince83]

I have the same setup except I put mine in a mdt oryx chassis

[@sterlingduck5402]

Wonderful series. Showing people (often called "the poors") that they can get into distance shooting. Thank you so much.

[@DonRoyal1]

more useful data in 30 minutes than hours of other channels. Thank You

[@MJHiteshew]

I’m very new to LRS, and just beginning to dabble in NRL22. The prevailing wisdom is that you need to spend no less than $1200 on a rifle and scope to consistently hit targets 175 - 200 yards away. So far you are shooting 3.5X that distance with 2/3 the cost. And I have no doubt you will hit that mile in the next video. You are truly a master of your craft.

[@XRING]

Thnaks MJ! I have done a lot of NRL22x and PRS rimfire competition and can say that you won’t go wrong with anything like a CZ 457 and an Arken or Athlon scope to stay in Production division. The biggest advice is to take the time to lot test your ammo regardless of the make and model. If you can consistently hold about 1” groups at 100yards for 10 shots you can compete and any level all the way out to 400yards. You will need a Kestrel for the best results. You will also want about 40moa built into your scope base and mount setup. 👍🏼 best of luck to you and thanks for watching.

[@rubengonzalez5155]

I don’t know about everyone else but with all this information ( research and testing) and the video to prove it , I believe this rifle setup just went up in value at least $400. 👍🏼 Great video.

[@markgarcia5563]

I recently joined the 1000 yard club with a HOWA 1500 $450.00 barreled action. I married it to an MDT chassis. I did spend a ton on a Vortex Razor (cause I'm a glass snob 🙂) - but, someone with younger eyes could probably do the same with a lot less. It's amazing how far the pew community has come with data and tech to get us to distance. You Sir, are a Master at this. Thank you for the video, had I seen this before, I would have probably copied your budget build and been done with it. Stay safe out there. God bless.

[@joshuaw2988]

Get an Arken, you’ll be mad you spent thousands on that expensive scope

[@dreadnaughttactical]

A Howa 1500 barreled action in an MDT Oryx chassis was my 2nd long range precision build but it put me over $1000 to complete as I didnt cut any corners.. but my very first long range precision rifle build was a Remington 783 Tactical HBT (Heavy Barrel Threaded) in 6.5 Creedmoor with 24" Heavy Barrel 1:8 twist, an Insight Arms Heathen G2 muzzle brake, factory trigger and stock, and I mounted a cheaper but very solid $200 Spina Optics 6-24x50 FFP MRAD scope with a 20MOA rail and a Harris bipod.. and I was just under $1000 -

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

@@joshuaw2988, there is only one scope that I would spend a thousand dollars on TRACT Toric; they are top-tier scopes in everything. You have young eyes, and Arken will do the job well enough. I have Arken, Athlong, Vortex PST line scopes, and Tract Toric; compared to these scopes, Tract is better glass. 72-year-old eyes with cataracts from Agent Orange, and I still can see through the Tract well enough, but not from the other scopes.

[@markgarcia5563]

@@rudolphferdinand3634 I have a Tract Toric LPVO 1-8 and love it. Great scopes.

[@patrickgjorven7832]

Welcome to the 1000yard club! It only gets more fun from here!

[@Quality_Guru]

What an outstanding video. Goes to show what an expert can do with less than $1,000 whereas an inexperienced shooter can’t achieve with $5,000. With that said this channel will help us grow with practical skills and better product selection. Thanks for sharing!

[@jonathanhoppe6500]

I mean, spend the extra $150 (or so) on a heavier profile barrel version with an accu-trigger and you could be doing a mile under $1000 more comfortably! All-in-all, I love the premise. No shopping around, no BS. just in and out and shooting. Ill be around for the whole series. 6MAX brought be here, Ray keeps me around. Keep up the good work.

[@hopewilliams6705]

Absolutely fantastic video last spring! Last video I went out with some friends to shoot out to 600 yds they brought their hunting rifles and I brought my 11.5 556 because it was what I was most familiar with and with a little help of 4dof I was able to get first round impacts all the way out to 500 and my friends started struggling at 300 . I realized even though they had hunted all their lives they had never taken a shot past 250 crazy.

[@ecleveland1]

My longest shot is 440 yards on a deer. At the ranges around here it’s 300yards. Someone has bound to have a longer range somewhere but I just don’t know about it. Many hunters just don’t have practice ranges to develop their long range shooting. Plus a lot of them just don’t have the time or won’t take the time. A lot of hunters only shoot their rifles just before the season starts and then if they see a deer. Then it’s cleaned and back in the gun cabinet or closet.

[@hopewilliams6705]

@@ecleveland1 exactly... but I didn't realize that until afterwards!

[@JuggernautJo]

Every American needs to watch this video, and buy this rifle and scope and do what you just did and continue practicing on full silhouette sized targets. Seriously.. great video.

[@XRING]

Thank you Juggernaut! I agree.

[@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc]

Nice job Ray. A great advertisement for Savage and Arken. Great value for a good time.

[@patrickgleason6610]

LOVE it! So much of your approach is straight-forward and common sense, and I think a lot of folks really like to get caught up worrying about things that ultimately don't matter that much. You proved pretty succinctly that solid accuracy is pretty easily available, even on a budget.

[@dannydivine7699]

Great video, You just proved something I've believed for a long time 99% of the modern rifles will outshoot 99% of the shooters out here! And I need to spend ALL my money on ammo, just to work on your quote at 22:10 "Fundamentals of Marksmanship" I have no excuses left to use, You did it in the back of a pickup in a parking lot in a few hours!!! Bravo!!! I absolutely love this series!!!! Thanks!!

[@danieldunham9978]

I love the fact that you just proved you don't need a $250 bipod to hit targets

[@andejo4436]

I love the zero F's working that rifle over on the tailgate. Great stuff!

[@iandewaal2756]

Howa 1500 6.5 mm Creedmoor bull barrel with standard Hogue stock. home bedded with a 3x19mm steel insert in the forend. The scope is honestly a no name brand from a local gun shop. Honestly it has no branding on it. 1100 yards (1000 meters) absolutely no problem, maintains 1.25 MOA at that distance (no wind) Even my 11 year old grandson does it at that distance. Ammo, Sellier & Bellot 142 grains HPBT. Stuff is extremely expensive in South Africa, literally double the price or more compared to anywhere in the world. If you shop right you can really really build a budget rifle that can compete wait anything out there for a fraction of the price. I googled the Bipod, cannot remember the name, bought from a local shooting range, less than $60 in South Africa, half price anywhere else. Really guys, this video is proof once again you do not have to spend a fortune on equipment to have fun.

[@andrewhoover4641]

Long range on a budget, got my attention , great content.

[@TheLogitech91]

What an amazing channel. I learned something. I've been sighting in a couple rifles lately. Never thought about letting the barrels cool down. Both of these were gas guns in 308.

[@sraldiris]

Seeing a bullseye on the third shot from a new build was amazing. I love watching an expert work.

[@derekedgley5074]

Excellent video nullifying many of the myths that are adversely propagated. There is a caveat to all this of course - YOU can shoot!

[@NCshooter1213]

I love seeing a video like this. I done almost exactly what you done here, but i used a lr308 with a 16in barrel. My first time out with the rifle and scope i literally zeroed at 100 and used an app to make first round impacts out to 600. I was honestly disappointed because i went out that day with the expectation of having to really work with the rifle and scope. Also, i was using a nikon 4x12 i got from walmart with a bdc reticle for 140$. With the scopes, ammo, rifles and apps we have now days its stretched what the average man is capable of. I also must say that i have seen videos posted of retired military snipers with supposedly great records struggle at 300 and 500yrds. As a matter of fact, it was 2 retired snipers with big followings that struggled to hit targets.

[@robertm8401]

Seen one of those, a guy who appeared in some podcasts. Makes us all wonder.

[@NCshooter1213]

​@robertm8401 really make me wonder

[@Rucksack57]

Love it! I have shot low dollar equipment all my life but have found the stuff that works for the bucks. Savage, Ruger, Remington, Howa, Kimber will all do it.

[@rossearles4333]

Knowledge + Equipment = ZEROED! Nice going, sir!

[@Vetsthrottletherapy]

Very good content and proof you don’t need to spend a fortune to have a functioning long range rifle

[@cmtwgrdk2748]

Just a tip,, once the shot is fired,, eject the case as fast you can(no stress) the heat will go from the case into the chamber walls,if the case is in the camber ,and air will be able to go trough the barrel because of the chimney effect,,(keep the barrel tilted as much as you can ) and cool the barrel faster

[@yoblob34]

Well you finally got to showing me something thank you

[@karlwaugh985]

This is fantastic for someone like myself getting into long-range showing that you don't need a high-end setup to get started. Thanks.

[@fosterprice5690]

Gidday from down in NZ. Awesome video man. Down here we'd have to clean the rifle before shooting as they ship with a protectorant in the bore.

[@misterlewgee8874]

I was wondering if he patched out the barrel....

[@chipsterb4946]

Always good practice to clean a new rifle IMHO. One tiny metal shaving in the wrong place …

[@Lucysdad66]

I always clean my new rifels with a fresh box of ammo cleans them out avery time.

[@TheTallcooljuan]

Great video. Proves it’s within a blue collar hunter’s budget to have as much fun plinking with your deer rifle as with a multi thousand dollar custom.

[@danielsummey4144]

It’s always getting easier man, and that’s a good thing honestly. It’s just like AR-15’s. 20 years ago it would take thousands and a lot of specialist knowledge to get a Reddit special build.

[@dg8062]

And yes, this was an absolutely fantastic video!

[@navajorezathlete1202]

Awesome find coming across this channel. getting ready to build a long range budget rifle. Was about to go with a PSA AR10

[@TheShalomPeace]

I feel like I need to delete every other gun tuber I have now that I’ve seen you shoot. Absolutely amazing.😊

[@jfair1914]

Great video. You show how easy it can be to shoot long range. Plus the IPSC target is ideal for the average person. Hitting any steel at 500+ is a rewarding experience for new long range shooters.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Love this concept in this video and you did a great job covering it! Also cool to hear you’re finding the Arken 7-35 very functional as well… confirms what I’m seeing with mine!

[@sbcbaits994]

I’ve got a tc compass (bought for $249 on sale at academy)that we took out to 1000 for under $700. Athlon Argos BTR gen2, 30moa rail from Amazon, stiffened the factory stock, bedded it ourselves, slapped an mcarbo trigger kit in it, and a $30 muzzle brake. It shoots about 5/8-3/4” 3 shot groups consistently, and has performed amazingly out to 1000.

[@Reddirt_panda]

I just found this channel and mad i didn't find it earlier. Love the video, brother.

[@craigruddick4851]

I just joined the club of hitting a mile with a 6.5. My setup is a savage 110 trail hunter with a 5-25x56 vortex venom. Have about $1100 in the scope, rings, and rifle. If I can do it, it definitely isn’t hard with all the technology available today. Great video, love your channel

[@aberhan]

This is exceptionally helpful. The simplified version, dumbed down for people like me. For me long range shooting is 300 yards with anything over 400 being ultra long range. As far as the “cheap” Savage, well I think guns are like guitars they work or sound proportional to whoever’s hands their in.

[@user-yu1zp2vu9x]

Thanks for putting out this quality video. It is appreciated. I hope you are getting the enjoyment working on it that I'm getting watching it. I'm already excited about the dramatic conclusion.

[@edhalson3154]

Excellent work Ray. This video actually could be used very easily in firearms instruction for newbies and experienced shooters alike. Bullet point it (no pun intended), reference marks in the timeline, and anyone can learn the basics quickly. You are gold standard for information and delivery...and a must watch!

[@Frostytravels]

Well done young man. Great video and how to do it quickly on a budget.

[@sjohnson1776]

Very nicely done Ray! The equipment has definitely gotten cheaper and more capable for going long. Makes me chuckle! The 'this gun shoots like crap' or 'this ammo is garbage' crowd is gonna have to find new excuses for poor fundamentals. Thanks for all you do and bringing us along!

[@xforce708]

Nice. Arken is really making a big splash with Savage and Ruger Americans. I used to think you had to spend a ton of money on optics, but some how Arken has found a way to make a good product affordable.

[@chrism2042]

I have Arken scopes on a few rifles including a Mk12 AR15 and AR10 6.5. I saw how a Arken scope can take a impact, scope down on my 12.2 lb rifle from a 42" bench onto concrete. Never lost zero or tracking. People bash the Arken because of price, but I removed Vortex scopes and Nikon FX1000 from rifles to install Arkens after getting the first one and using it.

[@alaska1andy959]

Thanks for a very informative video. Awesome shooting.

[@gunfunandstuff9226]

too many inexperienced shooters believe (mostly by salesmen) that they are not impacting targets cos they don't have the latest/greatest gun and/or equipment.... when in reality it's their technique. Hope this video can prove that you don't have to buy top-of-the-line to enjoy getting out to distance.... spend more on good ammo and practice on honing your technique(s) like trigger pull, breathing, etc

[@erikmcclure912]

THIS IS THE SUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF!!!!!! Good deal nice to see what a low end rifle can actually do. Rember YOU still have to do your PART.

[@martinhill5881]

this is great! I had no idea those cheaper Savages could maintain this level of accuracy!

[@XRING]

Thanks Martin! Good enough for the task.

[@davidmartin7479]

Good vid Ray. Shows your point spot on

[@richardmartinez7844]

Phenomenal shooting!! Really enjoyed your videos. Keep it up 👍

[@trentsnaza3372]

Excellent video!!!! My boss invited me to a 1 mile challenge... He has a 408 chytec and I'll be shooting my Seringetti 06!! 😂 Can't wait!! Keep up the good videos!

[@hurricaneaquatics]

Really enjoyed this build. I watched these backwards, just saw the second part and won't spoil it 😂. Thanks for the excellent video. I'm in TN and would love to be able to buy from Sportsmans Warehouse. I suppose I could and get it shipped to my local FFL.

[@scotthyde5946]

This has been Amazing !! It starts with a man who can pull the trigger ! Ray is easily the best shot on youtube ! Everything matters,ammo,rifle, scope and shooter ! I could not do that with 10,000 dollar setup ! So there is hope for those who want to learn to shoot ! ;-)

[@XRING]

Thank you Scotty, but I absolutely believe you can do this exact same thing as well.

[@sirflingspoo]

Nice setup. Great information too. I'm looking at the Savage Axis II Precision in 6.5 Creedmoor. It's about $100 US more than that setup, minus the scope, which will be an Arken. So add another $350. Waiting till after the election before I spend anymore money.

[@jagx234]

I'm glad the algorithm suggested this 2-parter to me

[@Rico11b]

I've said this more than once before, but I just love this man!!! I really enjoy videos like that that prove ya don't need to buy crazy expensive products to shoot well at distance. I will say though, that 1 mile is a real stretch for that rifle. Probably 900 to 1K would have been best to just end there. :)

[@XRING]

Very true Rico! It is quite a stretch, but I was thinking it would be cool if we could do it. 👍🏼

[@leeviwerner4629]

You can order a 20 moa precision mount from Arken for the same price as rings instead of rings and get that 40 moa you are looking for. Awesome stuff Ray. I would for sure spend my fema bucks at the gun counter… rifle and some ammo could replace a lot of meat lost in that freezer…

[@thomas86381]

“ In Ray We Trust “ nice work 👍🏻

[@neildomo-san3332]

hell yeah! always an amazing video, ive started my journey with a savaged 12 and built it up from triggers, to chassis, to fun accessories, ive learned on ruger americans predators and enjoyed learning the basics to get where i want it go. amazing stuff and always enjoy your videos

[@christopherpadilla3054]

Man this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’ve been wanting to get into long range. But been seeing all the expensive setups. Trying to figure out how to justify it and go about it without going broke. I’ve got one of the older axis in 30.06 I got years ago for hunting

[@jc5786]

Great video! its always enjoyable to watch a wizard of rifles!

[@AndrewZavala]

awesome video concept, great execution. Glad this video was served to me! subscribed for part 2!

[@stephenlwest]

You are a bad ass. Just found your channel, you have a new sub.

[@XRING]

LOL! Just an avid shooter that likes to share experiences! I do appreciate it and thank you Stephen for subscribing to the channel. 👍🏼

[@touyang5608]

Thank you…. All of your videos are so informative. Learned a lot but somehow still have some trouble with my MPR 6.5 PRC… not fully understand how get in between yardage. For instance, 370 yards or 438 yards. I use my 6.5 PRC during the summer…helping farmers manage agriculture damage caused by deer.

[@XRING]

Thanks touyang. You need some kind of ballistic calculator or app on your phone and just type in the yardage. It will give you those exact numbers for those distance.

[@mikeoxley9796]

Awesome video. Thank you for this.

[@Triggertarzan]

Rays walks into sportsman’s and they already know who he is. That’s gold

[@chipsterb4946]

This is a really neat exercise. Handling a firearm while others are down range is forbidden on any range I’ve been a member of. In a case or holster - fine. In your hands - no. I would trust *you* but not any random stranger. The safe thing is to apply the same rule to all people all of the time.

[@lsswapped80]

Very informative video. Thank you for filming this episode.

[@RC18yz250]

I did just bought this scope lol Put in x-ring on there sight and got 30% off so it was 269.99 thanks great video new follower here!

[@jamesbridges7750]

Reminds me of Gabe Suarez's Guerilla Sniper Course- this exercise is like something for overnight homework.

[@maxcopple8187]

I started shooting long range with a rugar american. Thats not what I use now but im grateful the big name brands have made entry level precision equipment available. Otherwise I may not have ever decided to give long range a shot. Great video. Now bring the AXSR back out.

[@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833]

Fantastic idea and video!! Can’t wait to see the next one.

[@Blackplagueprecision]

I love that the tech has gotten so much better that with a budget build you can hit. Now we need the cost of precision long range competition builds to start to come down a bit as well.

[@XRING]

Spoiler Alert! More on that this weekend. I’m going to see what I can do to this Savage for a “cheaper” PRS rifle . 👍🏼

[@Blackplagueprecision]

@@XRING Excellent! I'll make to watch.

[@SamuelBerryhill]

This is awesome video man your like a hour from my house wish I would have known I’d like to have met you at the range. Cool video man also maybe something besides the 6.5 creedmoor next time? Thanks again man God bless

[@chrissmith6724]

Superb shooting just shows it can be done with a budget package regards from the U.K.👍

[@JerryGoreJgorelj]

Great video as always Ray. It’s crazy what’s capable now a days. I’d like to see you do a longish range test with your collection of 22lrs.

[@1clnsdime1]

I love it when i see guys bring budget builds out and do well with them. The Howa is another great option for this same style build. Also as far as the scope base, a lot of companies now include both screws with the same side head for the axis. Im not sure why savage cant stick with the #8 screw.

[@johndouglas3724]

Wow...Thank You sir...helps my research on a precision rifle build

[@Jose-wb1ly]

Omg this is one of my favorite channels, that is really awesome

[@Vince-ml9gw]

Awesome job Ray! 👏👏👏

[@XRING]

Thanks Vince!

[@Velocity4000Outdoors]

Savage makes budget minded all the way to heavy target rifles, love all my savages.

[@davidjohnson3748]

Great video Ray. Always a pleasure and informative. Thanks.

[@MnMarine1]

Great Video Ray, cant wait for part 2.

[@matthewmullard8367]

Hey, I could use that bushnell! Great video. I think a 6.5 might be my next purchase!

[@michaelfollina621]

Awesome video, always learn something watching your channel. Thanks!

[@steve586586]

Great video. I will definitely be watching tomorrow. That was great results considering the cost, the speed and how/where you set up the rifle. Another feat was getting out of Sportsman's in an hour with that crowd.👍

[@420bob1493]

I just started looking into buying a 6.5 rifle for long range shooting and hunting. Trying to figure out what gun will do what it is very encouraging to see this.

[@willc3384]

That was awesome. Once again proving It's not the bow, it's the indian =)

[@willc3384]

Also, I like the watch

[@willieeverett8978]

I wish it would have been the Ruger American... but I love seeing videos like this.

[@brockedandloaded6034]

Awesome content. If you get on at a mile you'll beat me for the cheapest setup to do it. Mine was a gen 1 Ruger American Predator, SWFA SS 10X, and factory 140eldm

[@larryjohnson6948]

Never miss a video. I learn alot from them. Tossing the scope is a sign of someone with too much money. Hated seeing that.

[@XRING]

I did apologize for that.

[@larryjohnson6948]

@@XRING i see that in the next video. Thank you. I do really learn alot from your video. When I finish my rifle I would like to shoot your challenge since I am east coast.

[@340wbymag]

"Has long range gotten too easy?" It wasn't many years ago when rangefinders were more guess than science, and today a modern rangefinder is a computer. We didn't have accurate chronographs, and we didn't have easy access to the high-quality ammunition we have today. The machines that produce rifle barrels today are far more precise than they were just a few years ago, and modern metals are better. Then, optics are light-years better. Long range shooting has come a long way in just a decade or two. Shooting far still requires skill and practice, but modern rifles sure make shooting far easy.

[@hesa3656]

Thank You Sir! This was fun! 👍🇺🇲