Thinking of buying a Rimx.

[cp255]

I’m close to pulling the trigger on a RimX build. Primary use will be steel/plinking to ~400 yards, with the possibility of trying a PRS .22 match.

Questions:
1) Rail cant: For this use case, would you choose 20 MOA or 30 MOA (and why)?
2) Barrel spec: I’m considering a Proof steel prefit, 20", 1:16. Is that a solid “do-everything” choice for 400y + occasional PRS, or would you go different twist and/or length?

Any feedback from people running a RimX in matches would be appreciated.

 

[1Merlin]

I am unsure if a 30 MOA rail will get you 400 yards without a holdover... I think - It will take a 34mm scope tube and that's a maybe..

 

[cp255]

I am unsure if a 30 MOA rail will get you 400 yards without a holdover... I think - It will take a 34mm scope tube and that's a maybe..

Well I guess this rules out 20moa at least. Thanks.

 

[allan harris]

I run a 30MOA rail, NX8 with 90MOA elevation adjustment and Burris Signatures XTR - The inserts with give up to an additional 40 MOA.

1:16 twist is fine but if shooting PRS, 20" may be a little short to balance well.
I run 22X1.25 straight Kreiger & 26 MTU Benchmark - Rim X in a Foundation.

 

[25ring]

You can order your Rim X with a 40 MOA rail. Why not go that route from the start?

 

[LuvDog]

I agree that for PRS, you'll want a longer barrel for balance in a chassis.

I'd go with at least a 24" Straight Contour barrel.

 

[Coyote1936]

I had a rimx with a 26” proof competition contour 1-16 twist that was an absolute hammer. I ran a 40moa rail and could get to 400 yards easily.

 

[Csafisher]

Get a 30moa. Maybe 40 depending on your scope/reticle.

Call Mike Manzella and get him to spin you up a barrel. If you want to go all out then call Modacam/Rachel precision/DI Precision. I run a 24” straight barrel.

 

[cp255]

Get a 30moa. Maybe 40 depending on your scope/reticle.

Call Mike Manzella and get him to spin you up a barrel. If you want to go all out then call Modacam/Rachel precision/DI Precision. I run a 24” straight barrel.

I just ordered the action with 30moa rail this morning. Have not decided on the barrel or stock yet but probably going to get a proof 26" prefit. Need to decided it I want to wait for McMillan stock or just go with chassis. Any thoughts about if a 22lr needs bedding?

 

[prone.life]

+1 for Csafisher's recommendation of Mike Manzella (Manzella Precision). He got me into a 26" barrel for my RimX with the Padom chamber optimized to shoot both Eley and Lapua ammo; no need to send him the action. I've won a number of matches with it shooting SK Rifle Match, Eley Team and Eley Match. I have no doubt it would shoot Lapua ammo well if I could find it.

I shoot 300yds regularly with a 30moa rail and have enough elevation left to get to 475yds according to my ballistics app; scope has a 50yd zero. fwiw I have not bedded mine.