Action choice?

[Tesoro]

Ok guys thanks for all the help! I pushed the button on the Kelby Atlas with the Brownells promo. $876 delivered. Cool I get to build my first rifle from scratch out of many dozens I have had over the years!!

We can keep going ya know! I just need to figure out now what chamber! I want to shoot 1000 yds, buck some wind but not get pounded and see hits so thinking 6mm. I'm currently shooting 105 Bergers in my 6Br 8t so maybe a 7.x twist with heavies in what? I cant decide from obvious and wildcat choices. 6prc peaks my interest. I only reload so factory ammo not a consideration. And then coppers or cupped? how many grooves? list of thoughts goes on!

 

[Tesoro]

That would kind of depend on your caliber of choice also. There are a lot of shouldered prefits for common calibers but for uncommon you will be waiting.

Well I could always do a common to get rolling and then put in an order for the uncommon.

 

[Rob01]

Well I could always do a common to get rolling and then put in an order for the uncommon.

You picked a lesser common action for prefits so your in stock barrel choices might be less also. Something like a 6mm Creedmoor will work for what you want.

 

[Tesoro]

You picked a lesser common action for prefits so your in stock barrel choices might be less also. Something like a 6mm Creedmoor will work for what you want.

I saw that Brad does prefits for Kelby Atlas so could do a 6 creed to get thing rolling. He owes me one anyhow.

 

[Matt_3479]

Ok guys thanks for all the help! I pushed the button on the Kelby Atlas with the Brownells promo. $876 delivered. Cool I get to build my first rifle from scratch out of many dozens I have had over the years!!

We can keep going ya know! I just need to figure out now what chamber! I want to shoot 1000 yds, buck some wind but not get pounded and see hits so thinking 6mm. I'm currently shooting 105 Bergers in my 6Br 8t so maybe a 7.x twist with heavies in what? I cant decide from obvious and wildcat choices. 6prc peaks my interest. I only reload so factory ammo not a consideration. And then coppers or cupped? how many grooves? list of thoughts goes on!

You won’t regret it! The kelbly is phenomenal!

Why not just stick with the 6br or 6bra. Both extremely capable at 1000 yards! You want a little extra stink then 6gt or 6x47 Lapua.

If you want to step up, then 25 creed or 25 prc.

 

[LVLAaron]

6BR or 6GT. For a fun/practice type gun... I'd go 6BR.

 

[Tesoro]

I already have a 6br in a light field gun with 2.5-10x optic. I want to keep it as 100-600 yd “truck gun’ and have a beefier dedicated rifle with more speed for 1000 mountain/varmint shooting. So in other words one step up from 6br, not 150-200 fps more with 105.

 

[Dgd6mm]

Plenty to choose from....for me it would be a hard choice.

 

[dthomas]

What bolt face did you go with? The prc takes a magnum and the others mentioned use a standard bolt.

 

[Tesoro]

What bolt face did you go with? The prc takes a magnum and the others mentioned use a standard bolt.

I did a 308. Can always swap but wanted to get ball rolling with the promo.
Lots of choices for sure! I just dont want to make the mistake I have done x times before and have a cartridge that is not pleasant to shoot for a 50 rd + type session. Medium weight rifle no brake

 

[AlNyhus]

You did get the coned bolt and the .173 spacer, correct?

 

[Tesoro]

What bolt face did you go with? The prc takes a magnum and the others mentioned use a standard bolt.

I did a 308. Can always swap but wanted to get ball rolling with the promo.
Lots of choices for sure! I just dont want to make the mistake I have done x times before and have a cartridge that is not pleasant to shoot for a 50 rd + type session. Medium weight rifle

 

[Tesoro]

I just got the nucleus to my new rifle build in my hands yesterday. I wish I had started this question thread some years back. Live and learn! Thanks everyone.

 

[Uncle Bruce]

I did a 308. Can always swap but wanted to get ball rolling with the promo.
Lots of choices for sure! I just dont want to make the mistake I have done x times before and have a cartridge that is not pleasant to shoot for a 50 rd + type session. Medium weight rifle

I would step up to a 6.5, better wind bucking. 6.5 x 47. Maybe. At 1000yd there are days where a little more horsepower is valuable.

 

[Tesoro]

I would step up to a 6.5, better wind bucking. 6.5 x 47. Maybe. At 1000yd there are days where a little more horsepower is valuable.

I was referring to the bolt face. I went with a 6XC long throat. It should should shoot right along side the 6.5's but more efficient and pleasant to shoot.

 

[Rat Rifle]

Please keep us filled in on Your project. Went with 6XC ? Does this mean You’ve chosen a barrel/supplier ? Thanks

 

[Tesoro]

Please keep us filled in on Your project. Went with 6XC ? Does this mean You’ve chosen a barrel/supplier ? Thanks

It is all in the works..barrel and reamer arriving today to be chucked up in short order. I got a Manson reamer via the Tubb store. I received my brass yesterday and the rest of the goodies arrive end of the week.

 

[rijndael]

6.5 x 47. Maybe.

Brass is limited, Creedmoor is a better choice.

 

[urbanrifleman]

I guess I was the one that talked him into the 6XC. The 6XC with a Barnes 112 or a DTAC is hard to beat and Tubb always has brass. Always.

 

[Tesoro]

I guess I was the one that talked him into the 6XC. The 6XC with a Barnes 112 or a DTAC is hard to beat and Tubb always has brass. Always.

Hah. I hope Mr Tubb becomes a centenarian !