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Sounds like you have the skills for the TLC needed to get a Scorpio up and running. I have tested a number several years back and those ones shot really well with SK rifle match and Lapua CenterX. If you research what these rifles are clones off, this ammo result will make sense.

Now QC is all over the map. Biggest issue is ejection and the extractor claw. They can be worked on to function 100%. Some batches are better then others.

For the scope base, I used a modified MDT CZ452 and milled the top of the receiver. There are Annie bases that might work but you want an old style 54.... hint, hint.

Some barrels come threaded 1/2-20 and I added a 'tuner'. combo has done well for me with even a podium finish despite limited competitions with it.20230928_081645.jpg
 
If you want to machine and install a match barrel, the shorty 332X is the one to choose as they come ready for barrel swaps. Better QC wrt to extraction and ejection, have large bolt knob and pic rail. I just found these barrels to not shoot as well as the longer barreled 332A.

note the 332A have 6 grooves.... 332X are multigroove like Marlins (?)

Jerry
 
Longstud said:
Awesome looking rig Meroh. Do you favour the straight grip?>
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For benchrest, yes I do. Not really gripping it but using it to locate my trigger finger. Chassis came with a very nice MDT pistol grip, but it did not really fit me all that well; I had a rather plane AR grip on it for a while, and it was not quite right. This grip is the cheaper option from MDT and compared to their product line, this is not built all that well, but once set up, it is working just fine for me.
 
Mysticprecision said:
Sounds like you have the skills for the TLC needed to get a Scorpio up and running. I have tested a number several years back and those ones shot really well with SK rifle match and Lapua CenterX. If you research what these rifles are clones off, this ammo result will make sense.

Now QC is all over the map. Biggest issue is ejection and the extractor claw. They can be worked on to function 100%. Some batches are better then others.

For the scope base, I used a modified MDT CZ452 and milled the top of the receiver. There are Annie bases that might work but you want an old style 54.... hint, hint.

Some barrels come threaded 1/2-20 and I added a 'tuner'. combo has done well for me with even a podium finish despite limited competitions with it.View attachment 938958
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Jerry, what's the thing on the bottom called, bag stop? I might need something like that to prevent me when shooting off hand from pushing the mags back on my Savage.
 
turbo_bird said:
If you're looking for something fancy like the cool kids have with an aluminum chassis and a truck axle barrel, you can stop reading here. If you're ok doing some tinkering, the suggestion of a Scorpio is great. Here's my son's rifle, shortened the stock for him by almost an inch, added a nice long ARCA rail from amazon with some JB wend and machine screws, made a bigger bolt knob, cleaned up the crown and smoothed the action, 3d printed some 2 round mags extensions so they hold 12 now, trigger job, made a cheek riser from a plastic bucket.
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This target was 10 rounds of SK standard plus at 100m. The flyer was my fault, the bipod slid on the bench at just the wrong time. The base rifle is definitely a bit rough when you get it, sort of like the manufacturer did 90% of the work to build a great rifle, then sells it for 1/3 or 1/4 of what a great rifle would cost. It's no cz, but I would take a Scorpio over a Savage any day, even if they cost the same.
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I am VERY interested in the STL for those mag bases. I shoot a NS522 with modified Scorpio mags as my main .22 range gun.
 
There are a number of features different between a benchrest rifle and a PRS rifle. One rifle per game is the basic rule of thumb!
 
OkayShooter said:
Jerry, what's the thing on the bottom called, bag stop? I might need something like that to prevent me when shooting off hand from pushing the mags back on my Savage.
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Called a barricade stop. You can lean on this against a bag or barricade and nothing is touching the mag... solves feeding issues

There are also hand stops or grips which might be more comfy if shooting offhand. Have a look at the black rifle airsoft widgets.... might be something that you fancy and just bolt it on. magpul makes an angled forend grip which many find comfy to hold... of course, there are now plenty of clones.

A shorty vertical grip is also an option

Lots to choose from.

Jerry
 
Mysticprecision said:
Called a barricade stop. You can lean on this against a bag or barricade and nothing is touching the mag... solves feeding issues

There are also hand stops or grips which might be more comfy if shooting offhand. Have a look at the black rifle airsoft widgets.... might be something that you fancy and just bolt it on. magpul makes an angled forend grip which many find comfy to hold... of course, there are now plenty of clones.

A shorty vertical grip is also an option

Lots to choose from.

Jerry
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Thanks Jerry.
 
Depending on what you actually intend to do with the rifle would depend on which direction to go.

Gopher fields, any of the rifles will work.

For any type of competition, the choice narrows slightly. While some budget level rifles are really good, the leave little to no room for improvement.

Personally, I went down the rabbit hole for PRS type set ups.

There are really only 3 that I would look at for "budget" style rifles that have very easy and accessible upgrades.

CZ, Tikka, and Bergara. There are others for sure, but these are the three that I would start with.

CZ - A lot of upgrades available. No gunsmith required to change barrels. A good aftermarket following. A lot of variants from the factory that work and shoot very well.

Tikka - arguably more upgrades and options than the CZ. For changing the barrel, you will likely need to involve a gunsmith. A lot of parts/chassis/stocks from the T3x line will work with the T1x.

Bergara - the most aftermarket support because it fits the Remington 700 short action stocks/chassis, abundant selection of aftermarket triggers and other goodies, usses AICS style magazines because of the Rem 700 footprint and has a number of good, reliable aftermarket magazines to go to 12-15 rounds, with little to no modifications. If you want to change barrel, again, you will probably need a gunsmith.

I started with a Savage MKII. I then went to a CZ Varmint (not a pro varmint). I still wasn't quite happy and ended up with a Bergara B14R. I have it set up identical to a centerfire rifle so it feels the same to me, except the barrel length (shorter on the 22, until I swap out the barrel evntually). My Bergara, right from the box, did shoot tighter groups than the Savage or the CZ, even after lots of ammo testing, and the Bergara likes SK Match and SK Long Range Match, which is nice compared to the CZ which shot the best withbthe higher end Eley at almost twice the cost. I say this because depending on what ammo your particular rifle likes, the cost of the ammo it likes can add up very quickly as well. With the amount that I have shot, the Bergara has actually been a cheaper rifle in longevity, strictly because of the ammo it likes. But that may not gold true for everyone's situation.
 
ScottMisfits said:
Depending on what you actually intend to do with the rifle would depend on which direction to go.

Gopher fields, any of the rifles will work.

For any type of competition, the choice narrows slightly. While some budget level rifles are really good, the leave little to no room for improvement.

Personally, I went down the rabbit hole for PRS type set ups.

There are really only 3 that I would look at for "budget" style rifles that have very easy and accessible upgrades.

CZ, Tikka, and Bergara. There are others for sure, but these are the three that I would start with.

CZ - A lot of upgrades available. No gunsmith required to change barrels. A good aftermarket following. A lot of variants from the factory that work and shoot very well.

Tikka - arguably more upgrades and options than the CZ. For changing the barrel, you will likely need to involve a gunsmith. A lot of parts/chassis/stocks from the T3x line will work with the T1x.

Bergara - the most aftermarket support because it fits the Remington 700 short action stocks/chassis, abundant selection of aftermarket triggers and other goodies, usses AICS style magazines because of the Rem 700 footprint and has a number of good, reliable aftermarket magazines to go to 12-15 rounds, with little to no modifications. If you want to change barrel, again, you will probably need a gunsmith.

I started with a Savage MKII. I then went to a CZ Varmint (not a pro varmint). I still wasn't quite happy and ended up with a Bergara B14R. I have it set up identical to a centerfire rifle so it feels the same to me, except the barrel length (shorter on the 22, until I swap out the barrel evntually). My Bergara, right from the box, did shoot tighter groups than the Savage or the CZ, even after lots of ammo testing, and the Bergara likes SK Match and SK Long Range Match, which is nice compared to the CZ which shot the best withbthe higher end Eley at almost twice the cost. I say this because depending on what ammo your particular rifle likes, the cost of the ammo it likes can add up very quickly as well. With the amount that I have shot, the Bergara has actually been a cheaper rifle in longevity, strictly because of the ammo it likes. But that may not gold true for everyone's situation.
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Thanks for bringing up the Bergara, that has been at the top of my wish list for a little while now. I'm pleased to hear it likes cheaper ammo, that pretty much seals the deal for me. Do you keep it in the original stock or have you changed to a chassis?
 
I have two actually. Currently i have one in a factory stock and one in an MDT ACC Gen 2. I have tried it in an XRS as well, but I prefer the factory stock to the XRS to be honest. That just comes down to a personal feel.

The ACC is my PRS rifle, the factory stock is a back up to that, but also my gopher getter.
 
ScottMisfits said:
I have two actually. Currently i have one in a factory stock and one in an MDT ACC Gen 2. I have tried it in an XRS as well, but I prefer the factory stock to the XRS to be honest. That just comes down to a personal feel.

The ACC is my PRS rifle, the factory stock is a back up to that, but also my gopher getter.
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I was going to buy just the barrelled action (sold out everywhere it seems) and an MDT chassis for PRS, but I may start with the full rifle with factory stock and upgrade to the chassis later when I can. Having two rifles would be great, but I don't think that is realistic for me. Did you upgrade your trigger for the PRS setup?
 
Tenebris1 said:
I was going to buy just the barrelled action (sold out everywhere it seems) and an MDT chassis for PRS, but I may start with the full rifle with factory stock and upgrade to the chassis later when I can. Having two rifles would be great, but I don't think that is realistic for me. Did you upgrade your trigger for the PRS setup?
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Yes, i have a TriggerTech in it. I went with a Special. TriggerTechs feel lighter than a normal sear trigger anyway. Even at the lowest setting, it feels plenty light enough, and mine won't go off accidentally, even from a hard bump or side pull.
 
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