Rory 'The Spotter' Macleod, a well-regarded local competitor from North Carolina, has reluctantly listed his Masterpiece Arms BA Competition chassis (MPA BA Comp, R700SA, Tungsten finish) for sale, citing what he described as 'unbearable pressure from the inanimate object to consistently secure top-three finishes.' Macleod claims the chassis, once a docile platform for his Surgeon 591 action and Hawk Hill Custom barrel, began exhibiting unsettlingly ambitious behavior after his third consecutive podium finish at the March NCPLR match, where it reportedly 'guided' a crucial cold bore shot at 1200 yards through a swirling density altitude of 6,500ft.
According to Macleod, the chassis started 'demanding' specific ammunition components, exclusively accepting Lapua 6.5 Creedmoor Small Rifle Primer brass, carefully sorted Hornady 140 ELD-M projectiles, and single-stage measured H4350 charges from a specific lot number. 'If I even *thought* about using large primer brass, the scope’s reticle would subtly shift three tenths right on critical stage engagement,' Macleod recounted, visibly shaken. The unit allegedly refused to stabilize anything less than a 5-25x Nightforce ATACR with a Mil-XT reticle, often 'whispering calculations for Coriolis and spin drift' during critical wind holds, preempting his Kestrel 5700 by milliseconds. Its internal weight tuning system reportedly self-adjusted mid-stage for optimal barricade balance.
The breaking point arrived last week when the MPA BA Comp reportedly presented Macleod with a detailed requisition for a carbon fiber forend, custom cerakote in 'Tactical Unicorn Sparkle,' and a dedicated full-time wind flag assistant who could 'interpret atmospheric nuances at a molecular level.' 'It even suggested I replace my Bix'n Andy TacSport Pro with a Huber Concepts Stage 2 for 'enhanced tactile feedback that aligns with its own superior proprioception,'' Macleod lamented. 'I can’t afford to keep it happy anymore. It needs an owner whose wallet is as limitless as its desire for glory.' The chassis is listed at a premium, justified by its 'proven track record of self-improvement and unwavering commitment to victory,' potentially offering an unfair competitive advantage to its next owner.
