I was going to build a 6gt…then this happened

Everyone wants to shoot better.

Tighter groups. Longer distances. More consistency.

But sometimes…

👉 It’s not just about improving your skill—it’s about unlocking a completely different level of performance.

In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy break down one of the most important rifles on the channel:

👉 “Slimer” — the custom 6PRS Moses build

And how it completely changed what they thought was possible with a rifle.


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🔥 Key Takeaways

  • Custom rifles can deliver accuracy factory guns simply can’t match
  • The 6PRS Moses cartridge offers low recoil + high performance
  • Reloading unlocks the full potential of a custom build
  • Small load adjustments can create massive accuracy gains
  • This rifle consistently produces sub-quarter MOA groups
  • Even fireforming loads can perform at an extremely high level

The Backstory: How This Rifle Even Happened

This build didn’t start with a plan.

It started with exposure.

Rob and Jeromy were already shooting:

  • Factory rifles
  • Stretching out distances
  • Learning long range

Then they met someone running custom builds…

And everything changed.

After shooting a custom rifle that stacked shots into the same hole, Rob realized:

“I didn’t even know a rifle could do this.”

That was the moment.

👉 Factory rifles were no longer the end goal.


Why Go Custom?

This is the question everyone asks.

Why spend more money?

Why deal with complexity?

The real answer:

👉 Performance.

With a custom rifle, you control:

  • Barrel
  • Action
  • Trigger
  • Cartridge
  • Load

And when everything comes together?

👉 You get results like this build delivers.


Enter the 6PRS Moses (The Wildcard)

Instead of building something common like a 6GT…

Rob went a different route.

👉 6PRS Moses (a wildcat cartridge)

What makes it different:

  • Built off a modified .223 case
  • Smaller powder charge
  • Lower recoil
  • High efficiency

And yet…

👉 It still runs around ~2870 FPS with 109gr bullets

That’s serious performance for such a small case.


Accuracy: Where This Rifle Gets Crazy

Let’s talk numbers.

Because this is where things get hard to believe.

Real-world performance:

  • ~0.25 MOA groups
  • Consistent sub-half MOA
  • Tight velocity spreads

And then…

👉 A 30-shot group under 1 MOA

Let that sink in.

Not 3 shots.

Not 5 shots.

👉 30 shots under 1 inch at 100 yards

That’s not luck.

That’s consistency.


Reloading: The Key to Unlocking Performance

This rifle doesn’t perform like this by accident.

It’s because of:

  • Load development
  • Powder tuning
  • Bullet selection

Example load:

  • 109gr Berger
  • H4895 powder
  • ~28.8 grains

That combination:

  • Hits the accuracy node
  • Keeps recoil low
  • Maintains consistency

And that’s where this rifle really shines.


Fireforming Isn’t “Wasted Shooting” Anymore

This is one of the most interesting parts of the episode.

Normally, fireforming is:

  • Boring
  • Seen as wasted ammo

But not here.

With the Moses:

👉 Fireforming loads still shoot extremely well

  • Tight groups
  • Good SD
  • Usable performance

Which means:

👉 You’re not wasting time—you’re still training and shooting effectively.


Real-World Performance: Distance + Impact

This rifle isn’t just a “bench gun.”

It performs in the field too.

  • Hits at extended ranges
  • Capable beyond 1,000 yards
  • Even pushed out to extreme distances

And yes…

👉 It has been connected at distances most shooters never attempt.


What This Rifle Is Actually For

This isn’t a hunting rifle.

This is built for:

  • Long-range shooting
  • PRS-style competition
  • Precision testing
  • Content creation

And honestly?

👉 It’s become a benchmark rifle for the channel.


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The Biggest Takeaway

This episode isn’t just about one rifle.

It’s about what’s possible when you:

  • Invest in the right setup
  • Learn reloading
  • Put in the time

Because at the end of the day:

👉 The rifle can only do so much without the shooter

But when both come together?

👉 You get something like this.


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  • Real rifle breakdowns
  • Load development insights
  • Honest performance testing

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Final Thoughts: This Is What’s Possible

Most shooters never see performance like this.

Not because it’s impossible…

But because they never go far enough down the path.

This rifle shows:

👉 What happens when you do.

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