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<blockquote data-quote="TongassHunter" data-source="post: 1508006" data-attributes="member: 107717"><p>Hi everyone, first post here.</p><p></p><p>I am in the process of putting together my first bolt rifle build. </p><p></p><p>So far I have a Remington 700 SS long action regular in left handed. My goal is to keep the build as light as possible while also being able to provide bear stopping ability. I live in southeast Alaska, hunt blacktails hard, and do so in heavy brown bear country. Most of my shots are well under 100 yards. I've been hunting a 300 win mag for the last 4 years but would like to do this 35 whelen build as a winter project. </p><p></p><p>So here are some questions:</p><p></p><p>Is it possible to put together a 35 Whelen that weighs under 7lbs on this 700 long action? Ideally im hoping to keep the build relatively under control from a cost standpoint. Let's say under $1800. This will include the gunsmithing costs to fit the barrel and blueprint and tune the action.</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking I'd like a stainless sporter ish contour barrel but doing the math I'm not seeing sub 7lbs as a possibility (rifle only).</p><p></p><p>700 Long Action 2.70lbs correct???</p><p>Stock, either Graybou, HS precision, or Bell and Carlson all weight between 2.1 and 2.35lbs. </p><p></p><p>Barrels all look to be well into the 2.25lbs range or even more which already has me above the 7lbs mark.</p><p></p><p>What can I do to hit the sub 7lbs rifle only weight range?</p><p></p><p>Any help would be much appriciated.</p><p></p><p>Oh and I'm not wanting to run a carbon fiber barrel because of durability concerns. I hunt steep stuff in the rain. I fall pretty regularly and would hate to damage a carbon fiber barrel while I'm on a hunt.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks</p><p></p><p></p><p>Trevor</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TongassHunter, post: 1508006, member: 107717"] Hi everyone, first post here. I am in the process of putting together my first bolt rifle build. So far I have a Remington 700 SS long action regular in left handed. My goal is to keep the build as light as possible while also being able to provide bear stopping ability. I live in southeast Alaska, hunt blacktails hard, and do so in heavy brown bear country. Most of my shots are well under 100 yards. I’ve been hunting a 300 win mag for the last 4 years but would like to do this 35 whelen build as a winter project. So here are some questions: Is it possible to put together a 35 Whelen that weighs under 7lbs on this 700 long action? Ideally im hoping to keep the build relatively under control from a cost standpoint. Let’s say under $1800. This will include the gunsmithing costs to fit the barrel and blueprint and tune the action. I’m thinking I’d like a stainless sporter ish contour barrel but doing the math I’m not seeing sub 7lbs as a possibility (rifle only). 700 Long Action 2.70lbs correct??? Stock, either Graybou, HS precision, or Bell and Carlson all weight between 2.1 and 2.35lbs. Barrels all look to be well into the 2.25lbs range or even more which already has me above the 7lbs mark. What can I do to hit the sub 7lbs rifle only weight range? Any help would be much appriciated. Oh and I’m not wanting to run a carbon fiber barrel because of durability concerns. I hunt steep stuff in the rain. I fall pretty regularly and would hate to damage a carbon fiber barrel while I’m on a hunt. Thanks Trevor [/QUOTE]
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