Long Range Precision - Doing it cheap...

[Fried Chicken Blowout]

I've been shooting "Long Range" Carbine for over a year now and I've been wanting to get into shooting bolt guns. But I kept running into the price barrier for what I wanted, so I attempted this build myself and documented the build in my blog. My write up is not intended to be a in-depth review of all the items I used, but more of an idea for those looking to do a similar thing, especially those that are left handed or left eye dominate since we run into some special issues.

As of this week, I've completed the build, zeroed and fired some test groups. I'm very happy so far. As you read the blog posts, please remember that the focus was to do this as cheap as I could, but not screw myself as a result of buying crap. What I tried to do was get the best products I could without paying extra for stuff I didn't need and without trying to buy the best of anything. That's just not my personality... I'll never own a Schmidt and Bender and I'll never own a $5k custom rifle. While I might be able to afford it, I just wouldn't ever be happy having that much money tied up in any single item I own. As you read the first post, you'll see that I'm a total spaz and I dabble in everything so I can't sink too much money into any one side of the sport.

Also, as a novice long range shooter there may be some knowledge deficits about specific products that I'm using. I make no claims on being an expert on any of these items, I'm just trying to pass on an idea for a build that I think is sold at this time and I'm happy with so far. As I get more time behind it and attend some matches, I'll post updates here and let everyone how things are turning out. Because of the overall length of the blog posts, I'm not going to try to duplicate them here. I'm going to post links to the pages to keep it simple. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to post them here. Here we go...

Part One - Intro and The Base Rifle (http://weaponkingpin.wordpress.com/2012/09/15/long-range-precision-build-on-the-cheap-part-one-the-base-rifle/)

Part Two - The Stock (http://weaponkingpin.wordpress.com/2012/09/15/long-range-precision-build-on-the-cheap-part-two-the-stock/)

Part Three - The Glass (http://weaponkingpin.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/long-range-precision-build-on-the-cheap-part-three-the-glass/)

Part Four - Scope Base and Mount (http://weaponkingpin.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/long-range-precision-build-on-the-cheap-part-four-scope-base-and-mount/)

Part Five - Suppressed Armament Systems Muzzle Brake and Barrel Threading (http://weaponkingpin.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/long-range-precision-build-on-the-cheap-part-five-suppressed-armament-systems-muzzle-brake-and-barrel-threading/)

Part Six - Atlas Bipod and Custom Mounting Rail (http://weaponkingpin.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/long-range-precision-build-on-the-cheap-part-six-atlas-bipod-and-mounting-rail/)

Part Seven - Factory Bottom Metal and 10-Round Mags (http://weaponkingpin.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/long-range-precision-build-on-the-cheap-part-seven-bottom-metal-and-mags/)

Part Eight - Initial Range Results (http://weaponkingpin.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/long-range-precision-build-on-the-cheap-part-eight-initial-results/)

I'd like to thank John at 8541 Tactical for giving me the idea of doing this on my own and not having to spend a ton of money making it happen. Hopefully someone else can learn from my experience here and improve on things.