What is a typical mountain rifle build?
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My Cooper Backcountry M92 in 6.5x284 with Vortex Razor 3-15x42 HD LH weighs 6 lbs 15 oz(including scope) and shoots .25" groups.....you can get it in left handed model. It's a Real Nice Rifle.
well...I have the savage storm in 7mm08....it is perfect as is....shoots the nosler 140 grain accubond into one hole....not even joking...you get to build the stock how you want.....I dont think anyone could make a better mountain gun than the savage storm....seriously dude...check one out.
adk hunter
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My light weight LR Rig:
Lone peak razor ti action
Proof 24" sendero light, 6.5 Saum
Huber trigger
Hawkins bdl bottom metal
Hawkins 25 moa hybrid rings/bases
McMillan game hunter edge
Leupold vx6hd 3-18x44
Weighs 7.6# loaded to hunt.
Here's a good idea for a budget build:
400$ Tikka t3x la magnum donor action, Trigger, bottom plastic and mag, 32oz
350$ Wildcat composites stock, 19oz
350$24" brux#3 fluted in 7mm, 40oz?
100$ Hawkins hybrid rings, 3oz
500$ Smith work
1700$ Total weight 5.9# minus optics, I'd chamber in 7saum or 7 Sherman short throated properly for 180 vld @ 3000 fps.
I have lighter rifles, forbes 24B in 280 weighs 5.5# under 7# scoped and loaded, it's not very stable for much past 600y reliably, however it is a very accurate rifle.
Lone peak razor ti action
Proof 24" sendero light, 6.5 Saum
Huber trigger
Hawkins bdl bottom metal
Hawkins 25 moa hybrid rings/bases
McMillan game hunter edge
Leupold vx6hd 3-18x44
Weighs 7.6# loaded to hunt.
Here's a good idea for a budget build:
400$ Tikka t3x la magnum donor action, Trigger, bottom plastic and mag, 32oz
350$ Wildcat composites stock, 19oz
350$24" brux#3 fluted in 7mm, 40oz?
100$ Hawkins hybrid rings, 3oz
500$ Smith work
1700$ Total weight 5.9# minus optics, I'd chamber in 7saum or 7 Sherman short throated properly for 180 vld @ 3000 fps.
I have lighter rifles, forbes 24B in 280 weighs 5.5# under 7# scoped and loaded, it's not very stable for much past 600y reliably, however it is a very accurate rifle.
Rich Coyle
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Savage Hunter 11,
I read to the bottom of the first page and did not see any suggestion used the 26-ounce Weatherby Mark V six lug action. They are built around to the 30 ought 6 so any of those head configurations will work.
As far as the barrel goes I bought the lightest 26 inch Pac nor and a 26-inch Christian arms carbon fiber. I had the Pac nor fluted buy Twisted Barrel. Both 26 inch barrels weight 40 oz.
A three and a half pound trigger seems like a departure from practicality. Something in the 20 -25 ounces would be more conducive to accuracy.
If you could afford it you could go with a March 2 1/2 -25 X52 and reduce 6 oz from your scope weight.
I read to the bottom of the first page and did not see any suggestion used the 26-ounce Weatherby Mark V six lug action. They are built around to the 30 ought 6 so any of those head configurations will work.
As far as the barrel goes I bought the lightest 26 inch Pac nor and a 26-inch Christian arms carbon fiber. I had the Pac nor fluted buy Twisted Barrel. Both 26 inch barrels weight 40 oz.
A three and a half pound trigger seems like a departure from practicality. Something in the 20 -25 ounces would be more conducive to accuracy.
If you could afford it you could go with a March 2 1/2 -25 X52 and reduce 6 oz from your scope weight.
Victoria Hydrographics in British Columbia. Turned out nice. I only dipped the stock.
hunter67wa
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look at Browning Left hand options. My wifes xbolt is light
Don't complicate it unnecessarily, this is not going to be your last ... build it as you see it fit for your intended purpose and what your budget allows you and be done with it.
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As stated the Savage Storm is 7lbs and is $600 and comes in a L hand model. You can always change the stock and barrel but you get a lightweight action to build on. I have 2 of the lightweight hunters(111 in wood and the 116 is stainless) and they are a pound lighter than the Storm. Both shoot great but you have to concentrate more than a heavier rifle, as mentioned.
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I see a lot of areas for improvement here when considering a light mountain hunting rifle.
First I would ditch the idea of a Timney trigger. Waste of money. Pretty much every other trigger on the market is better than Timney.
Trigger Tech makes a great trigger, Jewell is always good, and Bix'n Andy now makes the TacSport line which is designed for hunting/tactical rifle applications.
Don't worry about fluting your bolt. Doesnt save much weight at all. Really just an extra expense that isn't needed and it weakens the bolt handle.
Scratch the idea of a M5 DBM and just use regular BDL floor plate. Will save you a lot of weight and still be able to fit four 280 AI cases in the magazine. Don't have to worry about losing a magazine while hiking either.
Scratch the heavy Manners stock and go with a McMillan Hunters edge, or my personal favorite, the AG Composites CAT 700 all carbon fiber sporter stock. The AG long action CAT 700 weighs 22 oz. including butt pad and swivel studs. No long waits like McMillan and better color options. CAT 700 is readily available and AG composites has the best warranty in the business. They are hands down the best people I have ever dealt with. They re-painted my stock for free just because I wore a little paint off the butt while hiking with the rifle in the mountains over a period of 3 years. Couldnt believe that kind of service on normal wear and tear! Wouldn't even take the money I offered them for return shipping!
Next, if you are willing to pay for it, get a Proof Carbon fiber "Light Sendero" contour barrel that finishes at 24". Will be a lot lighter than what you had planned. Also forget about the Remage style barrel unless you plan on pulling and changing barrels on it. The nut is just extra weight.
Look at different scope options too. Theres a lot of good scopes out there that can provide a wider magnification range with just as good or better glass than the NF SHV for less money, all the while weighing up to 1/2 lb less (8 oz.)
Butler Creek scope caps SUCK! Lol. Vortex is making some nice ones now for $20 each. They lock up solid when closed and lay all the way flat when open to provide an unobstructed view. Well worth the $40 a pair and won't have to deal with the headache of Butler caps not staying closed.
That's my 2 cents anyhow. Take it how you like. Best of luck with your new build. Sounds like it will be a lot of fun
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what are these folks considering a mountain gun? I mean as far as weight?
I think 8 lbs. and down loaded is a good place to be.
