I have recently become interested in the PRS scene to improve my hunting skills and general marksmanship. I decided it was time to take the plunge and buy a rifle / calibre combo suitable for longer ranges. My primary use for this rifle will be for gong smacking and the odd fox under light.

As you know I’m a massive Tikka fan and really wanted to buy the TAC A1, unfortunately it’s a bit out of my price bracket so I decided to go with the CTR. Calibre choice was a pretty simple decision. The 6.5 creedmoor is still the most popular PRS calibre closely followed by the up and coming 6mm Creedmoor. I decided on the 6.5 primarily because of factory ammunition availability and the knowledge of peers around my local club.

I have plans to build on this rifle overtime and modify it along the way as money permits. Initially I will be mounting a Leupold Mark4 8.5-25 x 50 in nightforce rings with plans underway to upgrade the optics.

Anyway, take a look below at my unboxing video of the Tikka CTR 6.5 Creedmoor and my first impressions.