Let's see your targets and groups!

[sucker76]

I think the RAP is a hell of a deal for accuracy vs price. Several have suggested I upgrade the stock to a Boyd's or similar but I'm keeping it original and lightweight. One day I may get a Magpul etc. The optic is a $600 Leupold VX-R patrol 3-9x40. Suppressor is Silencerco Saker762.

 

[EZ-E]

Yeah for $400ish dollars the RAP'S aren't a bad performance vs price...I've seen several videos of guys hitting steel over 1600yrds.

I've been wanting to get a new stock, I should have just waited on the optic & got the Savage...buy once cry once...lol

 

[sucker76]

The American's not bad for the price, I paid $425 + $300 optic after taxes & rings it was $812. My only complaint is the stock, it flexes & the ergonomics of the grip to trigger feel off. For $700-$800 you can get the Savage with the Aluminum precision stock. Magpul makes a stock for $300 & then there are several aluminum options but all in your around $500 for one of those.

I have plenty of budget friendly rifles now and I think my next one will be a little more exotic in price.
A coworker has offered to sell me some of his rifles including some antiques. I may get those and hold off longer on the race gun.

 

[EZ-E]

I guess it all depends on which toy is priority... 1st world problems ...lol.

 

[EZ-E]

I've thought about getting that Ruger American in 6.5 CM. That cartridge seems to be sticking around and not a fad.

Here's another option for not much more, Howa 6.5 precision
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/777076925

 

[Texasgrillchef]

Ah... good point. So all my experience is from shooting prone, bag at rear and bi-pod front. I forget other shooters may be shooting in other positions. So results my vary.

10 shots, 45 acp, S&W M&P 2.0, 25 yards.

 

[Steve_In_29]

Here's another option for not much more, Howa 6.5 precision
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/777076925

That is a Howa action in an after market stock.

I don't know if it's the same for their barrelled actions but if you buy a complete factory rifle, Howa guarantees sub-moa accuracy for life. Meaning if you shoot the barrel out it gets replaced under factory warranty.

 

[Kar98]

One 7rd mag right-handed, one 7rd mag left-handed, 10 yards, standing, unbraced:

 

[orbitup]

Here's another option for not much more, Howa 6.5 precision
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/777076925

You would have to replace that buttstock right away. Those suuuuuck.

 

[Big Dipper]

R700 .308 Win 20” bbl
98 yds
5 rounds 168 gr. SMK BTHP over 42 gr. Varget
1” diam orange “dot”

 

[EZ-E]

You would have to replace that buttstock right away. Those suuuuuck.

Eiather way, not a bad deal. buttstocks are cheap compared to total price spent for a upgraded chassis

 

[FireInTheWire]

10 shots, 45 acp, S&W M&P 2.0, 25 yards.

Ouch... nice group!

 

[FireInTheWire]

100yrds hornady 55g varmint Express. AR223
Trijicon mk3 35mm @ 2.5x 3 shot thermal group.

Just got in from calling. Took one coyote.. I'd say about 180yrds. I'm liking this scope very much!

 

[Dawico]

100yrds hornady 55g varmint Express. AR223
Trijicon mk3 35mm @ 2.5x 3 shot thermal group. View attachment 144401

Just got in from calling. Took one coyote.. I'd say about 180yrds. I'm liking this scope very much!

Which scope did you go with?

 

[FireInTheWire]

Which scope did you go with?

https://thirdcoastthermal.com/collections/trijicon/products/ir-hunter-mark-iii

I would like to correct. The coyote was 120yrds out. I went out and lased it this morning.

 

[Steve_In_29]

Two 3-shot groups.
100yds, PTR91 GIR, 1-6 scope, Tula Ammo, off a bench

 

[Vaquero]

Two 3-shot groups.
100yds, PTR91 GIR, 1-6 scope, Tula Ammo, off a bench

View attachment 144626

That's down right amazing for that ammo.
Good shooting !

 

[Steve_In_29]

That's down right amazing for that ammo.
Good shooting !

To be truthful...it doesn't normally shoot that good for me and the PTR isn't an MOA type rifle either. I just had a good morning.

I am mostly happy being a minute-of-man guy now.

I also didn't shoot the groups one after the other. I shot the first, hit some other targets/steel and then went back later to shoot the second.

 

[Vaquero]

200 yds.
. 223
65 gr gameking
1" squares.

 

[oldag]

View attachment 144748 200 yds.
. 223
65 gr gameking
1" squares.

Good shooting.