Only two custom, packable, long range hunting rifle systems would be?

[cjholler]

I have been working on picking two calibers for all my hunting, only need a shotgun now. My short action is a TL3 chambered in 7 saum has a 20" carbon 6 barrel which I run suppressed. My large rifle is a 338 Norma mag. Defiance action barrel is also 20". Short barrels come in handy walking dark timber. A lot of pressure where I hunt. So you have to leave to roads and use the pressure to your advantage. Both come in under 9lbs scoped and suppressed.

 

[skipglo]

Why would I need a Long Range Heavier gun to defend myself from Grizzlies? Are they shóoting at me from 600 yards away?

 

[chav0_12]

Because you said long range practice I'd probably have to go with a 7 SAUM or PRC, or something that's not going to completely destroy a barrel when pushing a bunch or rounds through it. Either way #1 would be a 7mm magnum of some sort. I have a 28 Nosler that I would use, but don't shoot it as much because I'd like it to last more than a year. For number 2, since number one can do long range elk work, I'd have a 45-70 lever gun and I'd probably put a red dot on it.

 

[adam32+P]

1, Armalite Ar-10 lightweight in 308, hornady 168 eld-m,leupold mk4 m-3.
2, remington sendero lightweight in 300wm, Hornady 168 eld-m, scope would have to be Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56 Rifle Scope, 35mm Tube.

What is a Remington Sendero lightweight?

 

[Roughrice]

Only 2 packable rifles for everything...hmmm

My 6.5-284 and 300 Win Mag. are packable and ready to go.

 

[JAYgs8163]

My 308 Kelbly I built with 18" barrel shooting a 150 Badlands at 3050 FPS.
My Kelbly 300WSM, 22" barrel, shooting the 175 or 195 Bulldozer.

Both scoped with a Bushnell Elite LRHSi

 

[Krumfola]

My 308 Kelbly I built with 18" barrel shooting a 150 Badlands at 3050 FPS.
My Kelbly 300WSM, 22" barrel, shooting the 175 or 195 Bulldozer.

Both scoped with a Bushnell Elite LRHSi

Which Kelbly actions did you use? I'm torn between the Atlas lite, tactical, or the Nanook for a 280ai. Pics?

 

[haisardao]

Which Kelbly actions did you use? I'm torn between the Atlas lite, tactical, or the Nanook for a 280ai. Pics?

I used a Kelbly Atlas Light, LA, for a 300 WSM build, love it, super light and handy. I have a Nanook, and they're great, just way beefier.

 

[Krumfola]

I've wanted an atlas tactical forever but ended up finding a deal a short action NBK for long range steel shooting.

Planned to get the tactical for the long action build. Honestly hand not even considered the lite or Nanook until I started getting an itch for a lightweight hunting build on a long action. Lots of good build suggestions in this thread. Wondering if the Nanook is worth the higher price though.

 

[haisardao]

I've wanted an atlas tactical forever but ended up finding a deal a short action NBK for long range steel shooting.

Planned to get the tactical for the long action build. Honestly hand not even considered the lite or Nanook until I started getting an itch for a lightweight hunting build on a long action. Lots of good build suggestions in this thread. Wondering if the Nanook is worth the higher price though.

The Nanook is better, Integral recoil lug, integral scope rails, I find them equally smooth. In my opinion you can't go wrong with either.

 

[cjl2010]

For me:
1. Origin action and 7 SAUM CF Proof Barrel, 175 gr Bergers @2850.
2. Kelbly Nanook, CF Proof 300 NM, 215 Bergers @3100.
Those will secure meat for the table near and far

What's the COAL of your 7saum 175 load?

 

[haisardao]

What's the COAL of your 7saum 175 load?

It's build on a SA, 2.950, my lands are at 3.053 with that bullet. It shoots tiny holes though.

 

[southpa]

I'm kind of surprised the first 3 replies are all choices with no factory ammo availability or impossible to find. That's always been a priority of mine to have at least one rifle I could find a box of ammo on the shelf in a pinch.

I'm putting together a similar two rifle system currently and so far have only gotten what would be #1 on your list I guess. I got a PH2 NRL edition in 6.5CM for range use, NRL Hunter matches, and medium game hunting that could also be used for elk if needed. It's got a Leica 2.5-15 with the mil tree reticle at the moment but I'll probably move it over to whatever rifle I choose for a heavier hitting rifle and get something with a little more magnification for this one.

I never understood this? No offense but factory ammo and long range hunting are two things that I believe shouldnt be said together. Being that this is a LR hunting site I just never understood the factory ammo availability claim. I understand there's different strokes for different folks but I'm a believer that we need to change the idea that we can just go grab a box off the shelf and go hunting LR. If I'm selecting only two CUSTOM packable 800+ yard rifles for hunting than the availability of factory ammo doesn't deserve any consideration in my camp.

7RM or 7SAUM throated for 180s at 3000+fps
8-8.5 pounds trail weight

300WM or 30Noz throated for 215s at 3000+ fps.
9.5 pounds trail weight.

I'd be happy go kill just about anything in the world with this combo.

 

[JAYgs8163]

Which Kelbly actions did you use? I'm torn between the Atlas lite, tactical, or the Nanook for a 280ai. Pics?

I have the Atlas Tactical on these and I have an Atlas Lite long action on my 270WSM. I like both equally.