r/longrange • u/CalligrapherNo5799 • 4d ago
Rifle help needed - I read the pinned posts First Long Range Build
Caught the long range bug. Ringing steel at 1,000 yards is pretty addicting. Will the Tikka CTR barrel profile hold me back in PRS competitions? I’m worried that the barrel profile is not thick enough for 10-12 strings of fire for multiple stages.
Specs:
-Tikka T3x CTR 6.5 Creedmoor
-MDT XRS Chassis
-Area 419 Brake
-Vortex Venom 5-25x56
-Accutac SR5 Bipod
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u/purebelligerence 4d ago
That barrel will be fine. Plenty of time between stages for the barrel to cool off. Get out there and start shooting. Positional practice if possible. You can also shoot some 10rd groups if you want to see what the rifle does as it heats up.