$1 a Yard.......

Wildernesshunter · January 22, 2022, 02:55 PM

Well, nearly $1 a yard.....

I am hoping this will be a good little gun for me to start shooting 1k again.... on a seriously low budget.

The whole platform cost me $1,068.... out the door, hence $1 a yard.

Savage Model 110, 24" Medium Heavy Barrel and break and +20 MOA Rail. Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 and Weaver 30mm rings.

It's chamber is 6.5 PRC..... and at the moment, I am in possession of 40 rounds. Ammo is going to be an issue and I will most certainly purchase the dies and do my own loading.

I hope to go to the range, once it is cleared of ice and snow... so maybe in the next 2-4 weeks. I'll let you know how it shoots, once I break it in.

Most certainly, I will spring for a Boyd's stock and get it properly bedded.... but that will happen in a couple months.

Road_Clam · January 23, 2022, 09:17 AM

As long as that stock's forend allows the barrel to remain free floated when the rifle is supported by either a bipod or a rest you are GTG . I have a Savage 12 FT-R and it's an outstanding shooter, way better rifle than my skills allow !

Sevens · January 23, 2022, 05:30 PM

Man it would be great if they priced a bunch of packages just like this! I would swear to never engage any targets beyond 250 yards, and happy to pay $300 for the entire thing, you can keep the change!

BornFighting88 · January 23, 2022, 05:54 PM

Now you have me interested to see what my build cost per yard. I will have to get out a piece of paper and a pencil and scratch those numbers.

Very nice platform! I am intrigued by their new Impulse line with that straight pull setup.

My $0.02... order your Boyd's stock and glass bedding compound now! If you have the time, get it in and bedded during that 2-4 week lead time before going to the range. Rifle might (not guaranteed) shoot a little different between the factory stock and the hardwood/glass bed stock. Also, I have not had the best luck in the world with any Weaver rings, YRMV. I have since turned to Warne steel rings and haven't looked back.

Can't wait to see the range report. Nice rifle.

hounddawg · January 25, 2022, 03:41 PM

nice rig. Just a suggestion on the stock, instead of a bedded Boyds try a KRG bravo. No bedding needed. I have several Boyds and one KRG, the KRG is worth the extra $$

https://northlandshooterssupply.com/...oup-krg-bravo/

Scorch · January 25, 2022, 08:15 PM

While just about any rifle can reach 1,000 yds, some just do it easier than others. 6.5 PRC will reach out nicely. Is ammo going to be an issue? Absolutely, so buy more and get into reloading.

Wildernesshunter · January 25, 2022, 09:56 PM

Yeah... I am a reloader.... and plan to purchase the 6.5 PRC dies in short order.

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sako2 · January 26, 2022, 05:50 AM

Oh it's going to be more than a $1 per yard. Factory ammo is about $5 per round and components are crazy. Brass is around $4 a piece.

. When you start loading for it start with rl26 or Ramshot magnum.

emissary1911 · January 27, 2022, 09:38 PM

Heres some of the best scope mounts I have found !

https://www.dnzproducts.com/

One piece and solid as a rock on my Savage 10 FPC!

Aheck of alot better than 2 piece Weaver or Leopold

MarkCO · January 27, 2022, 09:54 PM

I am sure the rifle and shooter are capable.

The choice of rings and scope...I am wincing. I hope it works out, but I have just seen too many of those rings and lower end Vortex frustrate the heck out of people when they get past normal hunting distances.

And yes on the KRG over Boyds for a long range rig.

Wildernesshunter · January 28, 2022, 11:44 AM

I am also putting together an AR Grendel this month and had to swap around the scope rings.... So the Vortex is held in some 'beefier' rings now. I put the Weaver Rings on the Grendel.

January 22, 2022, 02:55 PM	#1
Wildernesshunter Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2016 Location: Western High Desert Posts: 168	$1 a Yard....... Well, nearly $1 a yard..... I am hoping this will be a good little gun for me to start shooting 1k again.... on a seriously low budget. The whole platform cost me $1,068.... out the door, hence $1 a yard. Savage Model 110, 24" Medium Heavy Barrel and break and +20 MOA Rail. Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 and Weaver 30mm rings. It's chamber is 6.5 PRC..... and at the moment, I am in possession of 40 rounds. Ammo is going to be an issue and I will most certainly purchase the dies and do my own loading. I hope to go to the range, once it is cleared of ice and snow... so maybe in the next 2-4 weeks. I'll let you know how it shoots, once I break it in. Most certainly, I will spring for a Boyd's stock and get it properly bedded.... but that will happen in a couple months. __________________ John Last edited by Wildernesshunter; January 25, 2022 at 09:54 PM.

January 23, 2022, 09:17 AM	#2
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	As long as that stock's forend allows the barrel to remain free floated when the rifle is supported by either a bipod or a rest you are GTG . I have a Savage 12 FT-R and it's an outstanding shooter, way better rifle than my skills allow ! __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

January 23, 2022, 05:30 PM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Man it would be great if they priced a bunch of packages just like this! I would swear to never engage any targets beyond 250 yards, and happy to pay $300 for the entire thing, you can keep the change! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

January 25, 2022, 03:41 PM	#5
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	nice rig. Just a suggestion on the stock, instead of a bedded Boyds try a KRG bravo. No bedding needed. I have several Boyds and one KRG, the KRG is worth the extra $$ https://northlandshooterssupply.com/...oup-krg-bravo/ __________________ “How do I get to the next level?” Well, you get to the next level by being the first one on the range and the last one to leave.” – Jerry Miculek

January 25, 2022, 08:15 PM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	While just about any rifle can reach 1,000 yds, some just do it easier than others. 6.5 PRC will reach out nicely. Is ammo going to be an issue? Absolutely, so buy more and get into reloading. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 23, 2022, 05:54 PM	#4
BornFighting88 Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2021 Posts: 455	Now you have me interested to see what my build cost per yard. I will have to get out a piece of paper and a pencil and scratch those numbers. Very nice platform! I am intrigued by their new Impulse line with that straight pull setup. My $0.02... order your Boyd's stock and glass bedding compound now! If you have the time, get it in and bedded during that 2-4 week lead time before going to the range. Rifle might (not guaranteed) shoot a little different between the factory stock and the hardwood/glass bed stock. Also, I have not had the best luck in the world with any Weaver rings, YRMV. I have since turned to Warne steel rings and haven't looked back. Can't wait to see the range report. Nice rifle.

January 25, 2022, 09:56 PM	#7
Wildernesshunter Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2016 Location: Western High Desert Posts: 168	Yeah... I am a reloader.... and plan to purchase the 6.5 PRC dies in short order. ...... __________________ John

January 26, 2022, 05:50 AM	#8
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 738	Oh it's going to be more than a $1 per yard. Factory ammo is about $5 per round and components are crazy. Brass is around $4 a piece.. When you start loading for it start with rl26 or Ramshot magnum.

January 27, 2022, 09:38 PM	#9
emissary1911 Member Join Date: December 23, 2021 Posts: 25	Heres some of the best scope mounts I have found ! https://www.dnzproducts.com/ One piece and solid as a rock on my Savage 10 FPC! Aheck of alot better than 2 piece Weaver or Leopold

January 27, 2022, 09:54 PM	#10
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,307	I am sure the rifle and shooter are capable. The choice of rings and scope...I am wincing. I hope it works out, but I have just seen too many of those rings and lower end Vortex frustrate the heck out of people when they get past normal hunting distances. And yes on the KRG over Boyds for a long range rig. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

January 28, 2022, 11:44 AM	#11
Wildernesshunter Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2016 Location: Western High Desert Posts: 168	I am also putting together an AR Grendel this month and had to swap around the scope rings.... So the Vortex is held in some 'beefier' rings now. I put the Weaver Rings on the Grendel. __________________ John