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Tool / Bolt-Action / R700 Configurator

Precision Rifle Builder: Configure a Custom Bolt-Action

Free online configurator for designing a custom bolt-action precision rifle on the Remington 700 footprint. Pick the action, chassis, barrel, trigger, scope, mount, bipod, and AICS magazine with real-time compatibility, live pricing, and PRS-tuned capability scoring. The full match kit, not just the rifle.

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Most online rifle configurators stop at the action. This one runs the full PRS kit: chassis inlet matching, AICS magazine fitment, ARCA bipod compatibility, scope mount geometry, and capability scoring tuned for long-range work.

R700 Footprint, Action Out

The custom precision rifle path is built on the Remington 700 footprint, the most-supported action inlet in PRS. Pick a Defiance, Bighorn, Curtis, Aero SOLUS, or Zermatt action and the builder filters chassis (MDT ACC, KRG Bravo, Manners, MPA), barrels, triggers, and bottom metal to that footprint automatically.

AICS Magazine Aware

AICS short-action and long-action magazines are the de facto standard for precision rifles. The builder filters chassis bottom metal, magazines, and feed lips to your action and caliber so a 6.5 Creedmoor short-action AICS pattern stays consistent across the build.

Capability Radar for PRS

Your build is scored across eight axes with long range, reliability, and modularity weighted toward precision-rifle work. CQB and mobility scores stay low (correctly, this is a 12-15 lb chassis gun). Watch the chart move when you swap a 22 inch barrel for a 26 inch heavy contour.

Budget Tracking

Running totals across the action, chassis, barrel, trigger, optic, mount, bipod, magazine, support bag, rangefinder, and chronograph. A starter PRS rig runs $3,500-5,000; a competitive build hits $7,000-10,000. The builder shows where the money goes so you know whether to spend on the action, the glass, or the chassis.

Save, Share, Export

Builds save to your browser on one tap. Sign in with Google to sync across devices. Every build generates a shareable URL plus CSV, PDF, and QR export so you can take the parts list to your gunsmith or share it on the Sniper's Hide / Snipershide forum.

PRS Support Kit Included

Beyond the rifle itself, the builder unlocks PRS-specific support gear: bipods (Atlas, Magpul, Harris, MDT Ckye-Pod), rear bags, rangefinders, chronographs, match ammunition, and ARCA-mount accessories. The full match kit, not just the rifle.

How It Works
03 STEPS
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Pick the action footprint

The custom path locks to the Remington 700 footprint, which is the dominant standard in PRS, F-Class, and modern hunting precision rifles. Choose a Defiance Tenacity, Bighorn TL3, Curtis Custom Vector, Aero SOLUS, or Zermatt Origin/Bighorn. The footprint determines chassis inlet compatibility, trigger fitment, and recoil lug spec across the rest of the build.

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Build the chassis, barrel, and trigger

Pick a chassis (MDT ACC, KRG Bravo, Manners T6A, MPA Matrix Pro, XLR Element 4.0), a barrel (chambering, contour, length, twist, muzzle thread), and a trigger (TriggerTech, Bix’n Andy, Timney Calvin Elite). Compatibility filters keep AICS short-action chassis paired with short-action calibers and prevent 26 inch heavy-contour barrels from showing up under chassis with shorter forend rails.

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Add the optic, mount, and PRS support gear

Pick a long-range scope (Vortex Razor Gen III, Nightforce ATACR, Schmidt & Bender PMII, Kahles K525i), a one-piece mount or rings matched to tube diameter and rail height, then layer bipod, rear bag, rangefinder, chronograph, and match ammo. The capability radar and budget panel update live so you know exactly where you are at every step.

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Choose Your Path
CUSTOM VS FACTORY
The precision rifle builder supports both. Pick the one that matches your timeline, budget, and how much you want to learn about chassis-rifle assembly.

Build a custom precision rifle

Choose when you want a specific chassis-action-barrel combination that no factory rifle ships with, when you want to upgrade the trigger and barrel beyond what factory complete rifles offer, or when you are planning a clone-action build (Defiance, Bighorn, Curtis, Aero SOLUS) on a known footprint. Use the Custom Precision Rifle path to pick action, chassis, barrel, trigger, scope, mount, magazine, and bipod individually.

Start with a factory bolt gun

Choose when you want a known-good spec, a single warranty, and a faster path to first match. The catalog includes 10 factory bolt-action precision rifles spanning Bergara B-14 HMR (the budget benchmark), Ruger Precision Rifle, Aero SOLUS Competition, Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro, Christensen Modern Precision Rifle, SIG Cross, and Accuracy International AT-XC. Compatibility still runs on every accessory. Browse the bolt-action catalog to compare specs before picking.

Keep Reading
RELATED INTEL

Before committing to a chambering, read the 6.5 Creedmoor guide for the case for and against the dominant PRS caliber. If you are building toward a specific match circuit, the best PRS rifle build guide breaks down the chassis, action, barrel, and optic combinations winning Top-50 in 2026.

Going factory instead? The SIG Cross upgrades guide covers what to add to a factory chassis hunter that wants to do double duty in precision matches. For optic selection across the precision spectrum, the optic selection matrix matches MOA vs MIL, FFP vs SFP, and tube diameter to typical engagement distances. Want to see two factory bolt guns side by side first? Use the platform comparison tool to put a Bergara HMR next to an Aero SOLUS Competition.

Precision Rifle Builder FAQ

▶Is there a free precision rifle builder online?
Rifle Configurator is a free online precision rifle builder that runs in your browser with no account required. The custom path is locked to the Remington 700 footprint (the most-supported action inlet in precision rifle and PRS) and walks you through action, chassis, barrel, trigger, optic, mount, bipod, magazine, and PRS support gear. Real-time compatibility filters keep the AICS magazine pattern, action footprint, and chassis inlet consistent across the entire build. Capability scoring weights long range, reliability, and modularity for PRS work.
▶What action footprints does the precision rifle builder support?
The custom precision rifle path is built on the Remington 700 footprint, which covers Defiance Tenacity and Ruckus, Bighorn TL3 and Origin (now Zermatt), Curtis Custom Axiom and Vector, Aero Precision SOLUS, Lone Peak Razor, Stiller Predator, Surgeon, Kelbly Atlas, and dozens of clones. R700 footprint is also the standard for OEM Remington 700 actions, which means you can blueprint a factory R700 and drop it into the same chassis selection. Other action footprints (Tikka T3X, AI AT, Defiance Anti) are not currently supported in the custom builder, though factory rifles built on those actions appear in the catalog.
▶Can I build a custom Remington 700 in this configurator?
Yes. Select Custom Precision Rifle (R700 Footprint) on the platform step and the builder switches into a precision-core flow before accessories. You pick the action (or use a blueprinted factory R700), chassis, barrel, trigger, scope, scope mount, magazine, and bipod individually. After core parts lock in, support gear categories layer on top: rear bags, rangefinders, chronographs, match ammunition, and ARCA-mount accessories. The same flow handles a clone-action build (Defiance, Bighorn, Curtis) since they all share the R700 footprint.
▶How much does it cost to build a custom precision rifle?
Entry-level PRS builds run $3,000-5,000 (factory blueprinted R700 or Aero SOLUS action, KRG Bravo or MDT XRS chassis, prefit barrel, TriggerTech Special trigger, mid-tier 5-25x scope like Vortex Strike Eagle FFP). Mid-range competitive builds run $5,500-8,500 (Defiance or Bighorn action, MDT ACC chassis, premium prefit or gunsmith barrel, TriggerTech Diamond, Vortex Razor Gen III or Nightforce ATACR). Top-tier match builds reach $10,000-15,000 (Defiance Tenacity, MPA Matrix Pro chassis, premium hand-lapped barrel, Bix’n Andy trigger, Schmidt & Bender PMII or Kahles K525i). The builder shows running totals so you can hit a specific budget instead of guessing.
▶What is the best caliber for a custom precision rifle?
6.5 Creedmoor is the default answer for PRS, F-Class, and most precision-rifle range work. Recoil is mild enough for high-volume training, the BC of factory match loads (Hornady ELD-M 140 grain, Berger Hybrid Target 140 grain) is excellent inside 1,200 yards, brass life is long, and component cost is reasonable. .308 Winchester is the budget alternative with cheaper ammo but more drop and more wind drift past 800 yards. For pure long-range work past 1,200 yards, 6mm Creedmoor (lower recoil, similar BC) and 6.5 PRC (more velocity, more recoil, shorter barrel life) are the next tier. The custom precision rifle builder defaults to 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, or 6mm Creedmoor and you can change the chambering at the barrel step.
▶Do I need an FFL to build a custom precision rifle?
Yes for the action, no for everything else. The action (or stripped receiver) is the serialized firearm under federal law and must transfer through an FFL when you buy from a vendor like Defiance, Bighorn, or Aero. Every other part (chassis, barrel, trigger, scope, mount, magazine, bipod) ships directly to your door with no FFL required. If you blueprint a factory R700, the receiver is already serialized so no additional FFL is needed for chassis swaps or barrel changes. Always verify state and local regulations before starting a build.
▶What chassis works best for a custom R700 build?
Depends on the role. MDT ACC is the dominant PRS chassis (heavy by design, with weight kits and ARCA forend, used by most top-50 PRS shooters). MPA Matrix Pro and KRG Whiskey-3 are competitive PRS alternatives with different ergonomics. KRG Bravo is the value pick for PRS or hunting that doubles as a do-everything chassis under $700. Manners T6A and Manners EH-1 are the carbon stock options for hunters who want a chassis-style stock at lower weight (under 4 lb). XLR Element 4.0 is the lightweight aluminum chassis for backcountry hunting builds (under 3 lb). The precision rifle builder lists every R700-footprint chassis with weight, ARCA support, and AICS magazine compatibility so you can compare directly.
▶Can I use the builder for a hunting rifle instead of PRS?
Yes. The custom precision rifle builder treats hunting and PRS as variations on the same chassis-rifle architecture. For a backcountry hunting build, pick a lightweight chassis (XLR Element, Manners EH-1, or a Bighorn Origin in a Stocky’s carbon stock if going traditional), a 22 inch fluted or carbon barrel, a TriggerTech Special, a 3-15x or 4-16x scope (Nightforce SHV, Vortex Viper PST Gen II), and skip the heavy ARCA bipod for a Spartan TAC or Atlas BT-46. Hunting-oriented capability profiles (mobility, reliability) move up while PRS-specific scores (pure long-range, modularity for stage gear) drop. Same builder, different priorities.
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