Is a Blaser r8 a good platform for Long Range?

[UrsuAke]

I have a Blaser ultimate (adjustable comb, adjustable stock) in 30.06 I use for hunting and I'm currently researching platforms for Long Range. I want to enter some competitions for Standard calibers. My choice is either 6.5 creedmoor or 6.5x55 (most commonly used locally). Distances: 100 to 1200 meters.

What's your experience with the Blaser R8 as a LR platform for PRS? Is the match barrel they provide any good? For standard calibers, more exact 6.5 calibers, I've seen that the match barrel is 60mm (23 5/8 inch) vs most PRS rigs that have a 61mm (24'') barrel. Is that an issue? Will it affect long range shots? I have no clue what the twist is (1/10'' maybe?). I can't get custom barrels for it, I can only rely on factory barrels.

So, is the R8 a good platform to continue with given all the requirements or should I look for something else? I want to use the R8, I know the platform, I'm used to it, proficient with it, muscle memory yada yada yada but I don't want to invest ~$2k (cost of an OEM match barrel) and find out later it's not a good choice.

For 3.8k I can get a CADEX rig which I know works a treat because it's one of the most popular choice for the local PRS shooters I'll be competing against. Not planning to win but not planning to be last either.

Also, important note, I'll be running with factory ammo (Norma, RWS, Hornady), handloading is illegal in Romania where I come from, don't ask...

[pagosawingnut]

If you find a factory loaded weight, brand that your Blaser R8 shoots well, I wouldn't hesitate to use it as your long range platform.
Mine shoot very well but, I handload for all of my calibers,

[longrider]

I have taken my R8 300N match bbl with factory norma 230 berger out to 2100 yds with great success.
I shoot my 300 win LW setup to 1100 sub moa with factory 190 LRX. Limited to 1100 only because of my mil Z8i on that setup

[Rifletuner]

I have a Blaser ultimate (adjustable comb, adjustable stock) in 30.06 I use for hunting and I'm currently researching platforms for Long Range. I want to enter some competitions for Standard calibers. My choice is either 6.5 creedmoor or 6.5x55 (most commonly used locally). Distances: 100 to 1200 meters.

What's your experience with the Blaser R8 as a LR platform for PRS? Is the match barrel they provide any good? For standard calibers, more exact 6.5 calibers, I've seen that the match barrel is 60mm (23 5/8 inch) vs most PRS rigs that have a 61mm (24'') barrel. Is that an issue? Will it affect long range shots? I have no clue what the twist is (1/10'' maybe?). I can't get custom barrels for it, I can only rely on factory barrels.

So, is the R8 a good platform to continue with given all the requirements or should I look for something else? I want to use the R8, I know the platform, I'm used to it, proficient with it, muscle memory yada yada yada but I don't want to invest ~$2k (cost of an OEM match barrel) and find out later it's not a good choice.

For 3.8k I can get a CADEX rig which I know works a treat because it's one of the most popular choice for the local PRS shooters I'll be competing against. Not planning to win but not planning to be last either.

Also, important note, I'll be running with factory ammo (Norma, RWS, Hornady), handloading is illegal in Romania where I come from, don't ask...

1mm of barrel is going to have zero difference on performance. I would be thinking about the match format, the average number of shots you will fire in a stage, and whether you have a suitable magazine to handle the required number of shots you are likely to have to deal with.