New for 2020: MPA BA PMR Pro Competition Rifle

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posted on February 9, 2020
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Designed specifically for the Production Class requirements of the Precision Rifle Series, the Masterpiece Arms (MPA) BA PMR “Pro” Competition Rifle is within the revised increased-price threshold for the 2020 season of $2,500.  

The new MPA BA Precision Match Rifle (PMR) “Pro” Competition Rifle has been approved for use within the Production division of the PRS and includes many competition-related features, but still stays within the newly revised increased price threshold of $2,500 for the Production class. The BA PMR “Pro” Competition is available in either a Black or Tungsten Cerakote finish.

The MPA BA PMR “Pro” Competition Rifle uses the MPA BA Competition Chassis. This chassis is machined from 6061 aluminum on MPA’s CNC Horizontal Machining Centers to exacting tolerances. The v-bedding system of the rifle provides additional clearance for glass bedding action and straight section of the barrel. The chassis of the MPA BA PMR “Pro” Competition also includes a built-in inclinometer, thumb notch, lower mounted Picatinny Rail, 20-MOA Scope Rail and EVG Grip. Other features include an Ultra Bag Rider, V4 Spigot Mount and Data Card Holder. The rifle is also R.A.T. System compatible. The MPA Buttstock includes an adjustable cheek riser and length-of-pull which is locked in position with a series of set screws embedded into the buttstock body.

Other features on the MPA BA PMR “Pro” Competition Rifle include an MPA DN3 Muzzle Brake, Rotating Barricade Stop and two-round Holder. The rifle also has an X-Caliber hand lapped 416R Stainless Premium Barrel Blank with a polished barrel finish. The chamber is indicated within 0.0001” or less to the bore of the rifle.

MPA BA PMR “Pro” Competition Rifle Specifications:
Caliber: 6 mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .223, 6.5 PRC
Action: MPA/Curtis Short Action
Bolt: 60-degree Bolt Throw
Chassis: MPA BA Competition Chassis
Chassis Weight: 5 pounds
Rifle Weight: 12.5 pounds
Barrel: X-Caliber Hand Lapped 416R Stainless Premium Barrel Blank
Barrel Twist: Caliber specific
Barrel Length: 26 inches (6.5 mm and 6 mm), 24 inches (.223 and .308 Win.)
Barrel Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24 TPI
Barrel Profile: #M24 Contour
Coating: Cerakote Chassis, Polished Barrel
Length-of-Pull: 13.75 to 15 inches
Trigger: Trigger Tech Special
Trigger Pull: 1 to 3 pounds (Customer Choice)
Magazine: AICS Type (10-round Magpul/AICS-type magazine included)

MSRP on the MPA BA PMR “Pro” Competition Rifle is $2,499.99, and more information is available at masterpiecearms.com.

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