Colt M2012 CLR - any first hand opinions

[Sparkbrook]

Hi guys,

Just looking for any first hand experience with the Colt CLR in the chassis. Is it a good package or just sheep in wolfs clothing?

[in2anity]

Overall it's exceptional. I handled the chassis version rebarelled to 6.5cm only on Saturday, and they are smicke. Single stage Timney trigger out of the box. Owner shot it well in his detail, but it was a 100m standing match, so a bit wasted...

$6000 good? You be the judge. In my view, no. You could build up a custom chassis rifle that shoots just as well for half that price.

How about a HOWA 1500 barrelled action in MDT, with the aftermarket Timney? Heck, get a custom barrel in your caliber of choice, and she'll shoot just as good.

[in2anity]

If you want something that is tacticool out of the box, look at the Tikka chassis packages:

Tikka factory barrels are impressive to say the least.

[Sparkbrook]

I have the choice between the Colt or Tikka Tac A1.
I like HOWA but...I’m looking at a production gun as I already have a custom build in.223

[in2anity]

What's your end goal? Just casual target shooting? Or is it genuinely for comp?

[Sparkbrook]

For PRS plus a bit of field (mostly PRS)

[in2anity]

Oh ok well yeah, you'd benefit from a match barrel then. The Tikka barrels are IMO the best (mainstream) factory barrels on the market. Then again, I'd guess those colt barrels would also up there (considering the price tag). Forgive my ignorance, but are their time limits to PRS? Also roughly how many shots are you firing per detail?

[Sparkbrook]

Heavily timed.
30-50 rounds

[in2anity]

You need meat then - consistency is the name of the game. I'd be going for a heavy varmint contour if I were you. What caliber? 6.5? Still not possible to go full custom?

[Sparkbrook]

Yeah I recon the barrel on the Colt will soak your the heat.
Having said that, the A1 barrel is the same as the TRG 22 and that won the last event I was at.
.308 is the calibre I want.
No 6.5 or .260. Just my pref

[in2anity]

Just curious, why the 308? I have a CTR 308 and my biggest complaint with it is I can't see the fall of my shots very well, particularly under 300m - makes shooting solo a bit of a guessing game. Do you guys have spotters in PRS? Oh and not mention hot 308 loads get fatiguing - however to be fair, that’s not so much of an issue shooting off some form of rest - more applicable for offhand.

[Sparkbrook]

I’m all set up for .308 not need to re-set up for reloading.

[in2anity]

Your call. The Tikka will do it. The Colt has the coolness factor. Me - I say go full custom, match bull barrel on a HOWA cut it down for weight savings

[SCJ429]

I agree that you would do better with a 6.5 or a 6mm, after all if you are all set up for a 308 you should only need an extra bushing to load a 260 or 243. But if 308 is what you want to shoot then why not.

Is the Colt good value for money? It doesn't sound like it to me. These guys suggest building something is better.

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/201 ... er-action/

[Sparkbrook]

I’m not buying new as the Colts aren’t made any more.
The Tikka I was looking at only has a 20” barrel so may just go colt.
I can always rebarrel later on right

[SCJ429]

If I was getting something for PRS, I would look at a Barnard action and put it in an Anschutz Precise stock. I will find a link.

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/201 ... lma-rifle/

Even if you didn't win you would get extra style points.

[Sparkbrook]

Looks like a full bore rifle.
Style would also be the Colt.
At least not every man and his dog has a colt.
The tac A1’s are selling like hot cakes over here now

[SCJ429]

I guess it may be a question of taste but you don't get any style points from me if you turn up with the Colt.

You don't think that you could compete in PRS with the Barnard?

[in2anity]

SCJ I don't know PRS rules at all, but there might be an an issue of magazine (or lack thereof) capacity... PRS shooters, please enlighten us!

[SCJ429]

You are right there, I didn't think about a magizene.

[brett1868]

I bought one years ago and it was the first rifle I sold cause I could never get it to shoot well. Save your money, buy the Tikka Tac A1 cause for $3300 out of the box they are brilliant and you have $ left over for a good scope and mounts.

[Sparkbrook]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I suppose.

[simmo]

I have the choice between the Colt or Tikka Tac A1.
I like HOWA but...I’m looking at a production gun as I already have a custom build in.223

Tikka Varmint or CTR in .223 with the 1:8 twist. Exceptional factory rifles that will not disappoint. I own a .223 in a Varmint and it is hands down my favourite rifle. Great for hunting and a medium range target shooter (Up to and including 600m is where they hold their own very well against most calibers and will not disappoint).

[TassieTiger]

If I was getting something for PRS, I would look at a Barnard action and put it in an Anschutz Precise stock. I will find a link.

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/201 ... lma-rifle/

Even if you didn't win you would get extra style points.

Style? I’d have to carry my own bucket to put my head in and/or vomit it in...I’m half expecting Paul Hogan to jump out in the next picture on the article and say “scope? Haha... That’s not a scope”

[in2anity]

I have the choice between the Colt or Tikka Tac A1.
I like HOWA but...I’m looking at a production gun as I already have a custom build in.223

Tikka Varmint or CTR in .223 with the 1:8 twist. Exceptional factory rifles that will not disappoint. I own a .223 in a Varmint and it is hands down my favourite rifle. Great for hunting and a medium range target shooter (Up to and including 600m is where they hold their own very well against most calibers and will not disappoint).

Certainly a cheaper option, and a great, consistent little rifle. To run long, slender bullets out of it might see magazine length issues, either that or too much case-capacity sacrifice to really be worth it. Also I get the feeling OP is looking to spend a little more too....

[in2anity]

Style? I’d have to carry my own bucket to put my head in and/or vomit it in...I’m half expecting Paul Hogan to jump out in the next picture on the article and say “scope? Haha... That’s not a scope”

That's a fullbore rifle. Not appropriate for PRS.

[Sparkbrook]

So I bought the Colt.
Mainly as I preferred the barrel length and look of the chassis. Also came with (good) rings to I can just wang a scope on it and go.
The Tikka was a close 2nd but I needed (wanted) more than 20”.
The Colt also came in cheaper.
Spoke to a CLR owner and shooter based over here and he could not be more positive about his CLR ( he would never sell it) so that was the clincher.
Thanks for all your input guys!

[in2anity]

So I bought the Colt.
Mainly as I preferred the barrel length and look of the chassis. Also came with (good) rings to I can just wang a scope on it and go.
The Tikka was a close 2nd but I needed (wanted) more than 20”.
The Colt also came in cheaper.
Spoke to a CLR owner and shooter based over here and he could not be more positive about his CLR ( he would never sell it) so that was the clincher.
Thanks for all your input guys!

Nice. It’s a nice rifle. Just curious Sparkbrook, what’s the maximum distance you reach out to for your club PRS shoots?

[Sparkbrook]

I know at my club we shoot out to 900mt.
Most PRS I have done to date is 300-500