$813.00 Long range budget build out to 1 mile. Has long range gotten too easy?
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- This is a 2 part series of trying to buy the cheapest 6.5 Creedmoor and using an Arken SH4 shooting it out to a mile. No chrono, no levels and factory ammo. Can we do it?
Your channel is a GEM. You've taught me so so so much more than nearly everyone else on youtube. I can't thank you enough.
My pleasure and thank you for watching .
@@XRINGwell done but some child starting shooting could use the take off scope l
You are right. I’ll just take it to the next gun show and put it on the table for free. 👍🏼
I am ashamed I just now found this channel. Top notch content.
I recently joined the 1000 yard club with a HOWA 1500 $450.00 barreled action. I married it to an MDT chassis. I did spend a ton on a Vortex Razor (cause I'm a glass snob 🙂) - but, someone with younger eyes could probably do the same with a lot less. It's amazing how far the pew community has come with data and tech to get us to distance. You Sir, are a Master at this. Thank you for the video, had I seen this before, I would have probably copied your budget build and been done with it. Stay safe out there. God bless.
Get an Arken, you’ll be mad you spent thousands on that expensive scope
A Howa 1500 barreled action in an MDT Oryx chassis was my 2nd long range precision build but it put me over $1000 to complete as I didnt cut any corners.. but my very first long range precision rifle build was a Remington 783 Tactical HBT (Heavy Barrel Threaded) in 6.5 Creedmoor with 24" Heavy Barrel 1:8 twist, an Insight Arms Heathen G2 muzzle brake, factory trigger and stock, and I mounted a cheaper but very solid $200 Spina Optics 6-24x50 FFP MRAD scope with a 20MOA rail and a Harris bipod.. and I was just under $1000 -
@@joshuaw2988, there is only one scope that I would spend a thousand dollars on TRACT Toric; they are top-tier scopes in everything. You have young eyes, and Arken will do the job well enough. I have Arken, Athlong, Vortex PST line scopes, and Tract Toric; compared to these scopes, Tract is better glass. 72-year-old eyes with cataracts from Agent Orange, and I still can see through the Tract well enough, but not from the other scopes.
@@rudolphferdinand3634 I have a Tract Toric LPVO 1-8 and love it. Great scopes.
Wonderful series. Showing people (often called "the poors") that they can get into distance shooting. Thank you so much.
As a resident of Kalifornia, I enjoyed seeing you purchase and walk out with a rifle in the same day.
I mean, spend the extra $150 (or so) on a heavier profile barrel version with an accu-trigger and you could be doing a mile under $1000 more comfortably! All-in-all, I love the premise. No shopping around, no BS. just in and out and shooting. Ill be around for the whole series. 6MAX brought be here, Ray keeps me around. Keep up the good work.
Nice. Arken is really making a big splash with Savage and Ruger Americans. I used to think you had to spend a ton of money on optics, but some how Arken has found a way to make a good product affordable.
I have the original Ruger American predator in 6.5 Creed and I was impressed with the out of box accuracy. I put my Arken genII 6-24 on it and it is capable of hitting out to 1200 yds. I kept the original stock and did my own bedding and I ordered a carbon fiber wrapping kit and built up the stock and fitted it to my liking. My setup was just over $1000.
Absolutely fantastic video last spring! Last video I went out with some friends to shoot out to 600 yds they brought their hunting rifles and I brought my 11.5 556 because it was what I was most familiar with and with a little help of 4dof I was able to get first round impacts all the way out to 500 and my friends started struggling at 300 . I realized even though they had hunted all their lives they had never taken a shot past 250 crazy.
My longest shot is 440 yards on a deer. At the ranges around here it’s 300yards. Someone has bound to have a longer range somewhere but I just don’t know about it. Many hunters just don’t have practice ranges to develop their long range shooting. Plus a lot of them just don’t have the time or won’t take the time. A lot of hunters only shoot their rifles just before the season starts and then if they see a deer. Then it’s cleaned and back in the gun cabinet or closet.
@@ecleveland1 exactly... but I didn't realize that until afterwards!
I just found this channel and mad i didn't find it earlier. Love the video, brother.
LOVE it! So much of your approach is straight-forward and common sense, and I think a lot of folks really like to get caught up worrying about things that ultimately don't matter that much. You proved pretty succinctly that solid accuracy is pretty easily available, even on a budget.
Great video, You just proved something I've believed for a long time 99% of the modern rifles will outshoot 99% of the shooters out here! And I need to spend ALL my money on ammo, just to work on your quote at 22:10 "Fundamentals of Marksmanship" I have no excuses left to use, You did it in the back of a pickup in a parking lot in a few hours!!! Bravo!!! I absolutely love this series!!!! Thanks!!
This is fantastic for someone like myself getting into long-range showing that you don't need a high-end setup to get started. Thanks.
What an amazing channel. I learned something. I've been sighting in a couple rifles lately. Never thought about letting the barrels cool down. Both of these were gas guns in 308.
Nice job Ray. A great advertisement for Savage and Arken. Great value for a good time.
What an outstanding video. Goes to show what an expert can do with less than $1,000 whereas an inexperienced shooter can’t achieve with $5,000. With that said this channel will help us grow with practical skills and better product selection. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for putting out this quality video. It is appreciated. I hope you are getting the enjoyment working on it that I'm getting watching it. I'm already excited about the dramatic conclusion.
Love this concept in this video and you did a great job covering it!
Also cool to hear you’re finding the Arken 7-35 very functional as well… confirms what I’m seeing with mine!
Excellent video nullifying many of the myths that are adversely propagated. There is a caveat to all this of course - YOU can shoot!
I love seeing a video like this. I done almost exactly what you done here, but i used a lr308 with a 16in barrel. My first time out with the rifle and scope i literally zeroed at 100 and used an app to make first round impacts out to 600. I was honestly disappointed because i went out that day with the expectation of having to really work with the rifle and scope. Also, i was using a nikon 4x12 i got from walmart with a bdc reticle for 140$. With the scopes, ammo, rifles and apps we have now days its stretched what the average man is capable of. I also must say that i have seen videos posted of retired military snipers with supposedly great records struggle at 300 and 500yrds. As a matter of fact, it was 2 retired snipers with big followings that struggled to hit targets.
Seen one of those, a guy who appeared in some podcasts. Makes us all wonder.
@robertm8401 really make me wonder
Excellent work Ray. This video actually could be used very easily in firearms instruction for newbies and experienced shooters alike. Bullet point it (no pun intended), reference marks in the timeline, and anyone can learn the basics quickly. You are gold standard for information and delivery...and a must watch!
too many inexperienced shooters believe (mostly by salesmen) that they are not impacting targets cos they don't have the latest/greatest gun and/or equipment.... when in reality it's their technique. Hope this video can prove that you don't have to buy top-of-the-line to enjoy getting out to distance.... spend more on good ammo and practice on honing your technique(s) like trigger pull, breathing, etc
Great video. Proves it’s within a blue collar hunter’s budget to have as much fun plinking with your deer rifle as with a multi thousand dollar custom.
Long range on a budget, got my attention , great content.
Great video. You show how easy it can be to shoot long range. Plus the IPSC target is ideal for the average person. Hitting any steel at 500+ is a rewarding experience for new long range shooters.
Howa 1500 6.5 mm Creedmoor bull barrel with standard Hogue stock. home bedded with a 3x19mm steel insert in the forend.
The scope is honestly a no name brand from a local gun shop. Honestly it has no branding on it. 1100 yards (1000 meters) absolutely no problem, maintains 1.25 MOA at that distance (no wind) Even my 11 year old grandson does it at that distance. Ammo, Sellier & Bellot 142 grains HPBT. Stuff is extremely expensive in South Africa, literally double the price or more compared to anywhere in the world. If you shop right you can really really build a budget rifle that can compete wait anything out there for a fraction of the price. I googled the Bipod, cannot remember the name, bought from a local shooting range, less than $60 in South Africa, half price anywhere else. Really guys, this video is proof once again you do not have to spend a fortune on equipment to have fun.
This is exceptionally helpful.
The simplified version, dumbed down for people like me. For me long range shooting is 300 yards with anything over 400 being ultra long range.
As far as the “cheap” Savage, well I think guns are like guitars they work or sound proportional to whoever’s hands their in.
Gidday from down in NZ. Awesome video man. Down here we'd have to clean the rifle before shooting as they ship with a protectorant in the bore.
I was wondering if he patched out the barrel....
Always good practice to clean a new rifle IMHO. One tiny metal shaving in the wrong place …
I always clean my new rifels with a fresh box of ammo cleans them out avery time.
“ In Ray We Trust “ nice work 👍🏻
hell yeah! always an amazing video, ive started my journey with a savaged 12 and built it up from triggers, to chassis, to fun accessories, ive learned on ruger americans predators and enjoyed learning the basics to get where i want it go. amazing stuff and always enjoy your videos
Fantastic idea and video!! Can’t wait to see the next one.
You can order a 20 moa precision mount from Arken for the same price as rings instead of rings and get that 40 moa you are looking for. Awesome stuff Ray. I would for sure spend my fema bucks at the gun counter… rifle and some ammo could replace a lot of meat lost in that freezer…
Great video! its always enjoyable to watch a wizard of rifles!
Very informative video. Thank you for filming this episode.
Awesome video. Thank you for this.
THIS IS THE SUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF!!!!!! Good deal nice to see what a low end rifle can actually do. Rember YOU still have to do your PART.
Very nicely done Ray! The equipment has definitely gotten cheaper and more capable for going long. Makes me chuckle! The 'this gun shoots like crap' or 'this ammo is garbage' crowd is gonna have to find new excuses for poor fundamentals. Thanks for all you do and bringing us along!
Excellent video!!!! My boss invited me to a 1 mile challenge... He has a 408 chytec and I'll be shooting my Seringetti 06!! 😂 Can't wait!! Keep up the good videos!
Great Video Ray, cant wait for part 2.
This is a really neat exercise.
Handling a firearm while others are down range is forbidden on any range I’ve been a member of. In a case or holster - fine. In your hands - no. I would trust *you* but not any random stranger. The safe thing is to apply the same rule to all people all of the time.
😅 So x-ring conducts a 1,000 yard shooting academy off the back of the truck... Behind the gun store parking lot 🐒 I love that, man
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This has been Amazing !! It starts with a man who can pull the trigger ! Ray is easily the best shot on youtube ! Everything matters,ammo,rifle, scope and shooter ! I could not do that with 10,000 dollar setup ! So there is hope for those who want to learn to shoot ! ;-)
Thank you Scotty, but I absolutely believe you can do this exact same thing as well.
this is what i like to see real time action no bs your a boss
Love it! I have shot low dollar equipment all my life but have found the stuff that works for the bucks. Savage, Ruger, Remington, Howa, Kimber will all do it.
Great video Ray. Always a pleasure and informative. Thanks.
Thanks for a very informative video. Awesome shooting.
I started shooting long range with a rugar american. Thats not what I use now but im grateful the big name brands have made entry level precision equipment available. Otherwise I may not have ever decided to give long range a shot. Great video. Now bring the AXSR back out.
Omg this is one of my favorite channels, that is really awesome
That was awesome. Once again proving It's not the bow, it's the indian =)
Also, I like the watch
Well done young man. Great video and how to do it quickly on a budget.
I love it when i see guys bring budget builds out and do well with them. The Howa is another great option for this same style build. Also as far as the scope base, a lot of companies now include both screws with the same side head for the axis. Im not sure why savage cant stick with the #8 screw.
Reminds me of Gabe Suarez's Guerilla Sniper Course- this exercise is like something for overnight homework.
Rays walks into sportsman’s and they already know who he is. That’s gold
Savage makes budget minded all the way to heavy target rifles, love all my savages.
Wow...Thank You sir...helps my research on a precision rifle build
This is awesome video man your like a hour from my house wish I would have known I’d like to have met you at the range. Cool video man also maybe something besides the 6.5 creedmoor next time? Thanks again man God bless
Thank you…. All of your videos are so informative. Learned a lot but somehow still have some trouble with my MPR 6.5 PRC… not fully understand how get in between yardage. For instance, 370 yards or 438 yards. I use my 6.5 PRC during the summer…helping farmers manage agriculture damage caused by deer.
Thanks touyang. You need some kind of ballistic calculator or app on your phone and just type in the yardage. It will give you those exact numbers for those distance.
Thank You Sir! This was fun! 👍🇺🇲
Superb shooting just shows it can be done with a budget package regards from the U.K.👍
Great video, Great concept!!
😂 tossing that cheap bushnell. well played.
You're so helpful Ray. Thank you.
Geez dude, that’s amazing.
Way cool TY ! But Dang bro Ill take your junk "Bushnell" Im a poor boy
Unbelievable, fantastic, really enjoyed, thanks
Long range is certainly CHEAPER, but it’s not easier. Wind still separates the experienced from the amateur. You can use a free app for ballistics, but you still need a fundamental understanding of what you’re trying to accomplish. The amateur quickly gets lost trying to adjust something just to get on target. I still see quite a few folks that struggle at the public range just trying to zero a rifle.
Modern cartridges and better factory ammo do make it easier, but it’s certainly not a given.
Good stuff Ray!
Great idea and video!
Absolutely has gotten easy. Not too easy but definitely!
Well done. Great vid.
Did a similarly cheap build this year. Savage Axis 6.5cm 18.5", Vortex PST 4-16x50.
Great video. I will definitely be watching tomorrow. That was great results considering the cost, the speed and how/where you set up the rifle. Another feat was getting out of Sportsman's in an hour with that crowd.👍
Awesome video, also learn something watching your channel. Thanks!
Awesome content. If you get on at a mile you'll beat me for the cheapest setup to do it. Mine was a gen 1 Ruger American Predator, SWFA SS 10X, and factory 140eldm
Good stuff Ray
Incredible stuff enjoyed it a lot. Next Daisy Red Ryder to a hundred 🤣
I’ve got the same firearm. Get the MCarbo trigger kit and it measures in at around 1.5 to 2.5 lbs. Just make sure your ready to shoot when you put you finger on the trigger. When my pops shot it, the trigger was too light for him so he’d have to get on target and then get on the trigger.
Great experiment. It just goes to show you that that mass produced cheaper hunting rifles can be used to hunt medium size game out 300 or 400 yards provide the nut behind the butt does his part.
Just awesome! Thank You.
Wonderful video. Thank you for doing this, from a new subscriber
Amazing content. Bravo!
That is impressive..great video
This just goes to show you can get started and ring steel for under $1K, but to compete you'll need a little more in a rifle, maybe a varmint-weight barrel, with that pencil barrel after 8 - 10 rounds , you could cook lunch on it ...........................thanks for sharing.
Great example of what can be done
I use a 60 moa rail on my Howa 1500 6.5 Creedmoor, with a SKW 35MRAD scope, 1,500 meters is tops for 140grain Berger
I know I will have to dial max and still hold in the reticle. 👍🏼
@@XRING yeah I seen you didn’t have enough elevation, but great video mate
@@shaneironside58 Thanks. Teaser alert. I put another 20moa on it when I got home so I can at least be lower in the reticle for today. I have to get up in a few hours for the mile day out there.
@@XRING cheers mate looking forward to your next video
Is the 6.5 hack I see guys on you tube talking really accurate enough to at least get you on target?
Thank you 🙏 that was awesome 💯
Great video
Sub $500 gun! Just that is making America great again
Great 👍 video. I love ❤️ it.
My circa 2015 Remington 783 in 243 shoots under MOA and the 4-16x44 vortex gets me out to 800 yards. Dead deer or whatever else and it shoots flat. Think I paid $300 for the rifle, $300 for the scope, $150 to thread the barrel, and $30 for a cheek riser. Round count is 744 now sti) grouping tight.
Got a chuckle out of the rail screw debacle... just dealt with this the other day trying to get a rail mounted on a bergara. The B14s are 6-32 while the premiers are 8-40
That was AWESOME!
Great video !!
Yes very Heavy triggers on the 2 Savage Axis rifles. Little TH-cam searching and took the info and trimmed 1.5 coils off the spring . Way better. Not a Tikka trigger but way better.
Axis2 are all long actions helps keep price down
wish i had that bushnell scope
If you are in the U.S. email me your address at thexringchannel@gmail.com
I can't wait to see the next video. I'd be really curious to see a video from you on a "mid-tier" long range setup. Something solid but ya know maybe not the most expensive but also not the least expensive. Bolt gun...gas gun--maybe both? I don't care which you tackle first but I'd really love to see your take on the subject.
Honestly, I don't even need a video--if you had some thoughts on this that you could fit into a comment I'd be happy with that. Good luck at the Clinton House Ray.
Great video interesting and informative 👍
I may have to replace my PA 5-25 FFP with an Arken after seeing it here and getting praise from Overton W. 😊
I just missed you. I was walking out of sportsman's warehouse around the same time.