What is a typical mountain rifle build?

[barleydog]

I think 8 lbs. and down loaded is a good place to be.

scope and all? I like about a 10 lb rig loaded....somewhere in there...my savage 708 comes in at 9 lbs....scope and scope level...stock bag and bummer...I forgot the bipod and sling....so perhaps it is a 10-11 pounder....it carries well in my back pack...lighter than my Remington 700 in the 7 mag....has the bushnell dmrii scope and a boyds laminated stock....the action is bedded with a couple pounds of devcon 10110...maybe only a pound...but she is pretty heavy

 

[Barrelnut]

Yes, scope and all. 8 lb. is about as light as I can shoot well though. Doesn't count the bipod though. Think I would just shoot off my pack for a longer shot.

 

[barleydog]

Yes, scope and all. 8 lb. is about as light as I can shoot well though. Doesn't count the bipod though. Think I would just shoot off my pack for a longer shot.

yeah...I hate my sons tikka 270...that thing has a vortex viper and it boots the hell out of ya....I am a fan of a little heavier rifle. my 243 is the lrp….it is HEAVY....and has little recoil....I like it....

 

[SavageHunter11]

So after all your suggestions I've modified my 280 A.I. build. I am curious to know what the opinions on it are.

• Remington 700 BDL LA trued by NSS (39oz)
• Sin Arms R700 bolt fluting (-1oz*)
• McGowen #3 Remage 24" fluted barrel (48oz*)
• NSS squared and trued barrel nut (1oz*)
• NSS squared and trued .250" recoil lug (2oz*)
• APA Micro Bastard gen 2 (1.8oz)
• Manners MCS-EH1 carbon fiber stock (28oz)
• Manners sling studs (x3) and 9/16" pillars (2oz*)
• Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Impact-29 scope (19oz)
• Iota Outdoors Triad 30mm Med scope rings (3oz)
• Butler Creek scope covers (2oz*)

Total estimated weight is 144.8 oz (9.05lbs)

I was always originally shooting for under 9.5lbs and this looks like I'm definitely under it. Anything in this new build sticking out like a sore thumb that I'm not seeing? I really have to thank you all for the help.

 

[adam32]

You're missing some type of bottom metal...

 

[cody finch]

rem 700 trued 30 nosler rock magnum spotter McMillan hunters edge vx6 3-18 aluminum bottom metal harrels brake that's as light as I can enjoy shooting, but i pack it all day and at end wish it was about 4 pounds. I have a manners on my other rifle and dont care for the feel of it pick up and handle them both 1st.280ai at 7 pounds and no break would be a good choice. My 2cents worth

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

Ruby76 said watch I was going to say...the accent Kimber in a AI is pretty light. But if your a lefty I have a basner it weighs about 20 oz and is inletted for a stiller tac 300..I'd take $150 for the stock with was inletted for a #2 contour..and BDL style bottom metal

 

[cody finch]

I have been eyeing the kimber montana and mt. Accent for years

 

[hunter67wa]

I have a Kimber 84m and loaded out is under 7.5lbs. It shoots lights out with factory and handloads. Oh ya 6.5 creed

 

[cody finch]

Well my 6.5slr remington is 7.14 oz. For now it will have to do but I wish I could get a creed at about 6 pounds it's just a bunch of money I guess.

 

[hunter67wa]

The Kimber ascent I think would get you there

 

[cody finch]

Yea it might lately I take a lot more pics through my spotting scope than shooting animals that's why I would like to get a light as is reasonable. More packing them than shooting them.

 

[hunter67wa]

Always is.

 

[SavageHunter11]

You're missing some type of bottom metal...

the weight of the receiver includes the bottom metal as well.