PRS 6 creedmoor lightweight build questions

[Jefferson]

Kelbly atlas tactical action, 6mm creedmoor with muzzle brake

MPA chassis any detriments to going with a new lightweight chassis as
they weigh only 3 pounds and not the 5 plus on the regular chassis by MPA

light scope and barrel will be a markman contour for hawk hills barrels (not a hawk barrel just the contour)

rifle can come in at 11 pounds with a 4 pound barrel once fluted
(do not car for the carbon barrels as the cost I can buy 2 regular type barrels)

since I have trouble with a regular PRS type rifle weighing in at 16 to 22 pounds as upper body strength is not there


QUESTIONS

other than a tad more recoil from the lightweight build can I still see most misses close by ie 250 yards

since going with the light recoiling cartridge and a brake any thoughts,

will the lightweight chassis be a lot harder to sell?

anything else

did not know if this or the green rifle section should post it in and no creedmoor section yet haha

 

[Clocked92]

Barrel length will help you play with weight.

I built a lighter 6.5 Creedmoor last year thats about 13 pounds with scope, bipod, etc. It's nice for PRS and I don't have any issues spotting shots during a match. It is a carbon barrel with an Insite Heathen Brake. I coyote hunt with it and have no issues spotting shots inside 200 yards either.

 

[EJG]

PRS is slowly catching on in our part of the world. I see a large percentage going more traditional shaped tactical stocks made in ultra modern methods using carbon fibre and carbon framed stocks weighing under 1000grams. We have had a few carbon barrels from proof and Hardy coming through our workshop. With the light recoiling rifles coupled with a muzzle break that could make sense. Especially with those of us not ultra fit or overweight etc.
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[Tony1320]

I would go with a Manners T4A Elite if you want to save weight and have no problems selling it, if you choose a popular color

Just make sure you choose a good brake

 

[rugbydave]

You'll be able to see misses from stable positions and prone but unless you're really downloading your rounds (like running 105s around 2900fps) you'll struggle to spot your misses on closer targets from compromised positions with a lighter weight rifle. There's a reason that the top guys are running 20+ lbs Dashers and the like. If you can't move a heavier rifle around well then I don't see you really having a choice but to go lighter, just understand that you will be at a disadvantage.

 

[rgv]

I wouldn't waste money fluting a barrel that will only go 1800 rounds. Just go a size down to a Sendero or light Palma.

Rifle weight affects how fast the rifle settles on target and stays on target while you cycle the bolt more than it affects what you see during the shot.

Balance will be more important on a light gun than a heavy gun. You want muzzle heavy, not neutral and especially not tail heavy.

One of the BC shooters was half the team that won the SnipersHide Cup with a #4 contour Bartlein, so while I like a heavy gun, a light one is not as big a disadvantage as a lot of people think, but then again most things aren't.

 

[mudpro]

Why not get the MPA hybrid Chassis that you can add weight too. That way you can change the balance of your rifle. With a good muzzle break you shouldn't have a problem spotting hits with a 6 creedmoor.

 

[Jscobes]

More importantly in my opinion is to have it balanced properly. If it sits on a barricade just forward of the magwell without falling forward or to the rear, it should perform well if you do your part. Finding the balance point for whatever chassis you choose will take some experimentation but will be worth the effort!