![]() ![]() The lower-priced Savage Axis II Precision (top) nearly matched the accuracy of the Mossberg MVP Precision Rifle (middle) and new Ruger Precision Rifle Custom Shop (bottom), which is solely designed for shooting small competition groups at distance. Features like a barrier stop, or a flat bottom handguard, muzzle brake and others allow a shooter to either set up steadier for a shot or allow shooters to see their hits or misses. All the bells and whistles we found make it easier for the shooter to place an accurate hit. After all, accuracy is where the rubber meets the road, or in this case, where the copper hits the steel. It’s not a low-budget rifle by any means, but it is a good benchmark for what experienced shooters might want in a long-range production rifle.Īs such, we assumed the Ruger would be tricked out for competition more than the Mossberg and Savage, but we wanted to determine if the extra cost and bells and whistles determined how accurate the rifles could shoot. The Ruger Custom Shop Precision Rifle was in fact designed for the Precision Rifle Shooting Production Division, which has a maximum price point on rifles and optics to ensure competitors are more or less on the same playing field. We wanted to see if we could get into the game with a less-expensive rifle designed for long-distance shooting, the Savage Axis II Precision Rifle, $999, versus pricier models from Mossberg and Ruger, the MVP Precision Rifle, $1500, and the Custom Shop Precision Rifle, $2419, respectively. Sometimes, the better equipment decides the outcome of a match or bragging rights at the local range. Long-range shooting can be an equipment race. The thumbscrew (arrow) for the rear block of the chassis made a nice thumb index point for those shooters who don’t fully grasp the pistol grip when shooting. The Mossberg had a more vertical pistol grip, which adds comfort when shooting prone. The action was a bit stiff at the beginning, but it started to slick up with use. Your call, and I wish you well with it.The Mossberg was comfortable to shoot from the bench and prone. That also makes it easy to use the 5/8" thread direct thread cans on all barrels.īut, a half inch thread can be, and sometimes is, used on the larger calibers. 750 gas block AR barrels usually have enough muzzle diameter for 5/8" threads. 223, even ARs, except for the fact that it started out that way, and was never changed when the Military dropped the pencil barrels. The FAL, with 9/16" muzzle threads, has those threads far up into the inside of the FH, with much of the body extending back over the larger barrel diameter for supportĪs long as this is a thread Thread, there is really no reason for a 1/2" thread on most. 30 that I have found approved by any manufacturer, except Kimber, who uses a 7/16" ( Yes, Seven) thread on some of their. Enough to cancel my plans for such an application.ĩ/16" is the minimum for. One time I experimented with a mock up in this configuration a surprisingly small smack was enough bend for baffle strike. 264 should be a little stronger, but not enough for me. No getting away from the fact that it will take less impact to bend a 1/2" thread on a. 565" diameter barrel), cut the muzzle face square with a recessed crown, and that adapter, seated against the muzzle face.Īlignment with a 9" suppressor and range rod was as perfect as it gets.Įven if it will keep the suppressor attached, one concern with using minimal thread diameters is the lack of strength when ( probably not -"if") the suppressor is bumped hard, from a fall, or any other cause. I recently set up a barrel in exactly that way: 9/16 threads (on a. 600" threads instead of the too-short threads of some others, and their prices are lower than most. They make some of the best adapters I've seen, with full length. In that case, you could use (in place of a collar) an excellent 9/16-24 to 5/8-24 step up adapter that is designed to seat on the muzzle face, from: Or, you also might have a direct thread can that is only 5/8-24. Many companies make their suppressor mounts in 9/16-24, but not all do. ![]() 600" diameter), there would be enough for a 9/16-24 thread and muzzle face mount, or an added collar to make the shoulder. If you have enough room for a 1/2" thread and shoulder (about. See the posted information from Ray at Thunderbeast Arms.īut, there might be some other options no way to tell without knowing the barrel diameter at 16". Even though it can be done, 1/2-28 is not the desirable choice for. ![]()
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