The 2020 TBH/APR Special Planning Thread

[Radar]

Barrett build a more consistent shooter thats 5.2 lbs, and can be had for $1500.

I do not think much of either one honestly.

[TX03RUBI]

I do not think much of either one honestly.

I’ve thought very poorly of both companies for a long time. The Barrett has impressed me surprisingly.

[Mconner]

Tagged, long range heavy hitter my vote .338 snipetac👍👍👍

[bloodtrail18]

Current Stats:

Lightweight (Similar to last years build)- 40

PRS/ T-Hawk Build- 4

Heavy Hitter Build- 6

Adjustable Comb- 7

Barreled Action Only- 3

Build Using an Existing 700 Action- 1

My rough math only, don't shoot the messenger.

[sierracharlie338]

The 2020 TBH/APR Special Planning Thread

I’ll be on the fence pending components for a lightweight build but do think that if there is limited slots there needs to a member requirement and not someone whose first post was in this thread lol! But as stated earlier, it’s Robert’s business to run as he see fit.


Sierracharlie out…

[duckhunter175]

Put me down as a -1 in the ultralight category. The cost is prohibitive and the finicky nature of the components and load tuning makes this a pass. It should also be a pass for anyone not reloading. If anything bc I don’t wanna see a 2020 thread filled with “my APR gun won’t shoot”.

I’d really love to see a CLASSIC hunting rifle with a modern twist of all the finer touches and tricks that APR has up their sleeves. Maybe a base model “BDL” and then the fancy version as the “CDL”. Blued or stainless cerakote or maybe case hardening.

Stock: big run of McMillan McWoody and McWalnut and some of the edge fill brown w/ black speck. Use the APR, classic and maybe HTG styles. Stick to ADL or BDL inlet, no DBM, option for a RED butt pad.

Action: Defiance LA/SA with that sexy “blued” cerakote or a fancy version with case hardening. Fluting or jewelling options.

Barrel: APR contour so it can be threaded and blended protector w/ a radial or gill brake OR A lighter 2b contour for non-threaded. . Modern twist rates to update that “classic” hunting rifle. Maybe the upgrade version runs a Proof Sendero Lite or a Bartlein/Kreiger/etc.

Choice of fluting.

Other: need thoughts on a rail offering or quality two piece rings like the Hawkins hybrids. Maybe an option for Wyatt’s boxes for the long cartridges.

[Stick1]

Put me down as a -1 in the ultralight category. The cost is prohibitive and the finicky nature of the components and load tuning makes this a pass. It should also be a pass for anyone not reloading. If anything bc I don’t wanna see a 2020 thread filled with “my APR gun won’t shoot”.

I’d really love to see a CLASSIC hunting rifle with a modern twist of all the finer touches and tricks that APR has up their sleeves. Maybe a base model “BDL” and then the fancy version as the “CDL”. Blued or stainless cerakote or maybe case hardening.

Stock: big run of McMillan McWoody and McWalnut and some of the edge fill brown w/ black speck. Use the APR, classic and maybe HTG styles. Stick to ADL or BDL inlet, no DBM, option for a RED butt pad.

Action: Defiance LA/SA with that sexy “blued” cerakote or a fancy version with case hardening. Fluting or jewelling options.

Barrel: APR contour so it can be threaded and blended protector w/ a radial or gill brake OR A lighter 2b contour for non-threaded. . Modern twist rates to update that “classic” hunting rifle. Maybe the upgrade version runs a Proof Sendero Lite or a Bartlein/Kreiger/etc.

Choice of fluting.

Other: need thoughts on a rail offering or quality two piece rings like the Hawkins hybrids. Maybe an option for Wyatt’s boxes for the long cartridges.

I like this idea. Something like our classic hunter.

https://aprifles.com/products/apr-classic-hunter

[bphillips]

I like this idea. Something like our classic hunter.
https://aprifles.com/products/apr-classic-hunter

I like the look. Can that get to 6.5lb in a long action?

[bloodtrail18]

I like this idea. Something like our classic hunter.
https://aprifles.com/products/apr-classic-hunter

Can you do the case hardened action with the defiance? I like the idea of a 20in 257 Bob in that rifle.

[Mike D]

The 2020 TBH/APR Special Planning Thread

Since we’re throwing out ideas, any chance of a switchlug option? [emoji51]


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[bloodtrail18]

I may have to change my vote to Classic Hunter. Possibly sub out the barrel for a 20in Proof Sendero Light in 257Bob or a Creedmoor. This would make the perfect whitetail rifle.

[Txarrowhunter]

I may have to change my vote to Classic Hunter. Possibly sub out the barrel for a 20in Proof Sendero Light in 257Bob or a Creedmoor. This would make the perfect whitetail rifle.

I really like this idea! But leave out the carbon barrel this go round. I purchased a Bergara premier in 308 that’s right at 6.5lbs with 22” barrel and love that rifle. Now I want something in a 6.5cm or switchlug sa option.

[bloodtrail18]

I really like this idea! But leave out the carbon barrel this go round. I purchased a Bergara premier in 308 that’s right at 6.5lbs with 22” barrel and love that rifle. Now I want something in a 6.5cm or switchlug sa option.

You're right, "Classic" and carbon barrel don't really go together. The rifle in my last post has a 24 in barrel. I think a 20 incher in that configuration would fit the bill.

[SwampBuck]

I like the sound of the classic(ish) rifles

[sierracharlie338]

I may have to change my vote to Classic Hunter. Possibly sub out the barrel for a 20in Proof Sendero Light in 257Bob or a Creedmoor. This would make the perfect whitetail rifle.

Seems like you and I have some similar taste after all! I like this


Sierracharlie out…