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6.5 PRC Origin Build
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This rifle looks perfect! I think I could save around $1,300 piecing it together myself.
This rifle looks perfect! I think I could save around $1,300 piecing it together myself.
Danehunter
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I like 3 lug bolts so the Origin and other 2 lug bolts are not in my radar screen for a custom build.
Eric B.
Eric B.
cjl2010
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Tell us about your browning x bolt pro.
Darktimber
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lol
Another Casual
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Origin isn't offered with the Wyatt's cut, you have to step up to the SR3/TL3 for that. That being said, I had my action opened up for the box for $80. I'm sure others could do it for less.
A.Rios.72
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I built a very similar rifle for my son. Origin short action, Grayboe Terrain stock, Grayboe bottom metal, Carbon Six Barrel. I used an AI magazine to fit the 6.5 PRC. I also put a Sig Sauer BDX scope on it.
I really like the origin action, but not for this cartridge. The build is rather heavy; it's the heaviest hunting rifle in my safe, and I've never been bothered by 9 or 10 Lb rifles. I blame part of the weight on bottom metal and magazine. (And scope).
If I were to do it over, I would either buy an action cut for the Wyatt's magazine, or go for a longer action. I also don't like the way it ejects. I think the ejection port is slightly small for the fat PRC cartridge.
I really like the origin action, but not for this cartridge. The build is rather heavy; it's the heaviest hunting rifle in my safe, and I've never been bothered by 9 or 10 Lb rifles. I blame part of the weight on bottom metal and magazine. (And scope).
If I were to do it over, I would either buy an action cut for the Wyatt's magazine, or go for a longer action. I also don't like the way it ejects. I think the ejection port is slightly small for the fat PRC cartridge.
Danehunter
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OK Cliff, I earned that. ;o)
Howsomever I think a 3 lug GA Precision action on my HS Precision .300 Win mag (currently W/ a Rem. 700 action) would be nice. The replaceable lug bearing front end of the action is a nice touch.
Eric B.
Howsomever I think a 3 lug GA Precision action on my HS Precision .300 Win mag (currently W/ a Rem. 700 action) would be nice. The replaceable lug bearing front end of the action is a nice touch.
Eric B.
Huskershooter6.5
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Did you ever do this build?? This is literally exactly what I have been looking at doing!
I ended up buying a New Christensen Ridgeline with Mesa Altitude stock installed and bedded by Mesa and a wyatts mbe-04 installed off the classifieds. I love it.
Huskershooter6.5
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My dad has a 6.5 creedmoor ridgeline, and I love it... except for the stock. If you don't mind me asking what did Mesa charge for the install and bed job? You don't happen to have any pictures do you? I see that Proof sells almost the exact same rifle as you were looking at building originally for $3000. Really would like to see how well fierce's new rival rifle turns out!
Huskershooter6.5
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Also how much does that rig weigh without optics?
I am not sure what was paid for the work. I bought it new never fired for $2,700 with 100 adg brass,100 156 Berger eol, and two boxes of hornady 147 eld-m. I can weigh it later with the vx5 hd and seekins rings. I believe it was 6 lb with the rail and titanium muzzle brake.
