Emergency Parts to Keep on Hand?

[DrMcPew]

I’m new to PRS and just finished a competition rifle that I’ll start competing with. What parts should I be taking to matches in my bag in case of failures. I assume firing pin and extractor probably? What else am I missing?

Impact action with a 6 BRA if that matters to ya. Thanks!

 

[Jdne5b]

I would have a full firing pin/spring/shroud assembly to minimize the amount of work needed to get back up and running or just get a complete spare bolt. Check accuracy and difference in zero between the two in case there is one.

Spare trigger/hanger would also be good

 

[TylerFromMS]

Full bolt if possible... Also, I just had a Sako extractor go south on me on one of my Pandas today... so there's that.

 

[Walt Krafft]

A spare rifle will guarantee you never need it. Gun failure in a rifle match usually results in lost points taking you out of any chance of a winning score.

 

[Delfuego]

I have seen far more scopes end a match than rifles. Rifles can generally be fixed cleaned in the field, but if your scope stops tracking, you are SOL. I keep cleaning gear, and spare ejector/extractor/trigger (no pins or springs) in the vehicle. Mags are the most common issue, next I would say triggers.

In our region it's dirt and dust that causes failures. Your extractor was fine until you filled the action up with NM/WY/CO dust and "man-handled" it, now it's in pieces

 

[xswanted]

I've had rifles go down a number of times at different matches. One brand of trigger quit on me 3 times (3 different triggers and 3 different rifles) Needless to say I won't use them again.

Having said that here is what I keep with me at all times now.

A spare rifle set up and ready to go. Easiest thing to do is switch it out.

Spare trigger, this seems to be one of the most common issues

Spare bolt if possible

Cleaning kit. Have a cleaning rod, patches and some kind of solution to swab the bore/chamber if needed. No joke, nearly every match I've shot the last three years in a number of disciplines, not only PRS, I've need to clean powder out of the rifle due to a bullet sticking in the rifling. Have a bolt lug recess tool in the kit. Its a small adapter that allows you to clean the area of the action where the bolt lugs lie.

If you don't have a spare rifle, bring a spare scope. Make sure to sight it in on your rifle and leave it in a mount. This way you SHOULD be able to slap it on and go if need be. Doesn't have to be another $4000 scope, just something to get you by in a pinch.

Keep a first aid kit with you. I've watched guys get cuts and what not....repairs can be for yourself as well.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Lots of good points and ideas.
Being older have two complete Rifles .
One gives up pull out backup .
Most Matches are good with it ?

 

[FeMan]

I have had a lot of issues in field matches over the years. I had a Sako Extractor fail just like Tyler and have had scopes lose zero twice as Delfuego stated. The spare rifle saved me and got me back in the game. Since head spacing will likely be different between bolts, make sure you check the spare bolt if that is part of your plan.

 

[DrMcPew]

Awesome! Thanks much folks, I appreciate the time spent to answer.

 

[ToddKS]

For a one day match, I will bring a spare bolt and a spare trigger on a hanger since you are running an Impact. I don't carry those with me in my pack, but they are in my car. I have seen more triggers fail than bolt components by a wide margin.

For a two day match, I may or may not bring a spare rifle in addition to those two items. Lugging two match rifles in and out of a hotel room is a pain.

Before I invested in either of those items, I would invest in a Fix it Sticks toque limiter set (URLs below to what I carry). That I do carry in my pack. I have seen more things come loose than I have seen break. I carry mine as much to help other shooters as to help myself. The second link is for a smaller torque limiter. I like that for ring cap screws. I use the larger limiter from the kit for bases and action screws.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

 

[DrMcPew]

For a one day match, I will bring a spare bolt and a spare trigger on a hanger since you are running an Impact. I don't carry those with me in my pack, but they are in my car. I have seen more triggers fail than bolt components by a wide margin.

For a two day match, I may or may not bring a spare rifle in addition to those two items. Lugging two match rifles in and out of a hotel room is a pain.

Before I invested in either of those items, I would invest in a Fix it Sticks toque limiter set (URLs below to what I carry). That I do carry in my pack. I have seen more things come loose than I have seen break. I carry mine as much to help other shooters as to help myself. The second link is for a smaller torque limiter. I like that for ring cap screws. I use the larger limiter from the kit for bases and action screws.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Fix it sticks I have but I’m going to pickup the small torque limiter. I was using a separate wheeler wrench