MasterPiece Arms 6.5 BA
MasterPiece Arms, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2016
Also known as: MPA 6.5BA, MPA BA, MasterPiece Arms 6.5BA
Overview
The MasterPiece Arms 6.5 BA is a precision bolt-action rifle built around a Kelbly's Atlas Tactical action and a hand-lapped, threaded heavy-profile barrel chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. It rides in MPA's machined 6061 aluminum tactical chassis with an adjustable cheek riser and length of pull, a Timney trigger, a 20 MOA optic rail, and AICS-pattern detachable magazines, targeting long-range precision and PRS-style competition shooting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5670 g (200.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 8 N (1.8 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3046 J (2247 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1200 m (1312 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- 6.5 Creedmoor · primary — also known as 6.5 CM, 6.5mm Creedmoor
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Kelblys Atlas Tactical Action, Hand Lapped Barrel, Threaded Barrel, Aics Magazine Compatible, 20moa Optic Rail, Adjustable Chassis, Timney Trigger, Included Monopod, V-Block Barrel Mounting
Variants
- MasterPiece Arms 6.5 BA Lite — Lightweight
- MasterPiece Arms BA PMR Pro II — Competition
Production
Production years: 2016-present
Built to order in configurable barrel, twist and chassis options
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: MasterPiece Arms
Notes
Sold under the MPA model designation '6.5BA'. The standard configuration ships with a 24-inch Sendero-profile barrel, a 10-round AICS magazine, an included monopod and barricade stop. Twist rate, barrel length and Cerakote color are configurable at order.
Background
MasterPiece Arms began in 2000 producing MAC-pattern pistols before pivoting into the precision rifle market, where its BA chassis rifles became a fixture on the Precision Rifle Series competition circuit.