Your light mountain rifle
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Re: Your light mountain rifle
Sako 75
20" 1:8" Trueflight ultramatch 6.5x47 Lapua
Roedale Precision Delta IV Ultralight
McMillan Sako 75 with EDGE fill
Custom 20MOA rail
Roedale Precision 34mm rings
SuB 3-12x50 PMII
Eagle Stockpack blahblahblah
I can carry it all day and 140gr Amax at 2750fps does the job as far as I want.
Sako 75
20" 1:8" Trueflight ultramatch 6.5x47 Lapua
Roedale Precision Delta IV Ultralight
McMillan Sako 75 with EDGE fill
Custom 20MOA rail
Roedale Precision 34mm rings
SuB 3-12x50 PMII
Eagle Stockpack blahblahblah
I can carry it all day and 140gr Amax at 2750fps does the job as far as I want.
Re: Your light mountain rifle
This is my rifle I had built last year; 700 SA, Hi Tech stock (Brownells carries them) Benchmark barrel, chambered in 6.5X47L. Its hardly a LW as it has a #4 contour 24" tube, it however carries nicely. Unfortunately, the presence of this rig scared away all the Coues Whitetail, so I never got a chance to try it out.
This is my rifle I had built last year; 700 SA, Hi Tech stock (Brownells carries them) Benchmark barrel, chambered in 6.5X47L. Its hardly a LW as it has a #4 contour 24" tube, it however carries nicely. Unfortunately, the presence of this rig scared away all the Coues Whitetail, so I never got a chance to try it out.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scottie15</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't own one yet, but these are very nice, and very light:
Rifles Inc.
Carried and shot my friend's lightweight Strata in 300WM two years ago and was blown away by what a difference two pounds makes at the end of a long hunt. I've been lusting after one of these in 270... </div></div>
Got one in 300WM also. Yes, it is very good stuff. And Lex, the man at Rifles Inc, is The Man.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scottie15</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't own one yet, but these are very nice, and very light:
Rifles Inc.
Carried and shot my friend's lightweight Strata in 300WM two years ago and was blown away by what a difference two pounds makes at the end of a long hunt. I've been lusting after one of these in 270... </div></div>
Got one in 300WM also. Yes, it is very good stuff. And Lex, the man at Rifles Inc, is The Man.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: komifornian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anybody here use a Jarrett? I've been thinking about getting one. </div></div>
Had a Jarrett Walk About in 7mm-08, great gun - pissed I sold it. Right now I have a Jarrett Wind Walker in .284 Jarrett, so far proving to be a great gun. Not as handy as the shorter, lighter Walk About was, but more range and accuracy.
Wind Walker:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: komifornian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anybody here use a Jarrett? I've been thinking about getting one. </div></div>
Had a Jarrett Walk About in 7mm-08, great gun - pissed I sold it. Right now I have a Jarrett Wind Walker in .284 Jarrett, so far proving to be a great gun. Not as handy as the shorter, lighter Walk About was, but more range and accuracy.
Wind Walker:
Re: Your light mountain rifle
Kimber Montana 7WSM, Talley LW lows, FX3 6x42 M1 ele = 7lbs 0 oz
Kimber Montana 84L 280AI, Talley LW lows, VX3 3.5-10x40 CDS = 6 lbs 6 oz
Kimber Montana 7WSM, Talley LW lows, FX3 6x42 M1 ele = 7lbs 0 oz
Kimber Montana 84L 280AI, Talley LW lows, VX3 3.5-10x40 CDS = 6 lbs 6 oz
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i have an old remy 600 in 308 for the death marches, but i've been neglecting it for the last few years. i've been on a good string of luck the last few years with my longbow- it weighs ~26oz i think
i have an old remy 600 in 308 for the death marches, but i've been neglecting it for the last few years. i've been on a good string of luck the last few years with my longbow- it weighs ~26oz i think
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BBsteel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got a Jon Beanland built Rem 700 in 7-08 as well.
- Trued 700 action
- 22" Rock 1:9 #2 contuour stainless barrel
- Bolt work by Kampfeld
- McMillan Sako Hunter Stock
- Worked over "old school" rem trigger at 2 lbs 5 oz.
- Metal Cerakoted in Graphite Black
- As pictured it weighs in at 7 lbs - 12 oz.
It spins 120 TTSX's over RL15 into bullet holes at 100 yards.
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color combo ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BBsteel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got a Jon Beanland built Rem 700 in 7-08 as well.
- Trued 700 action
- 22" Rock 1:9 #2 contuour stainless barrel
- Bolt work by Kampfeld
- McMillan Sako Hunter Stock
- Worked over "old school" rem trigger at 2 lbs 5 oz.
- Metal Cerakoted in Graphite Black
- As pictured it weighs in at 7 lbs - 12 oz.
It spins 120 TTSX's over RL15 into bullet holes at 100 yards.
color combo ?
Re: Your light mountain rifle
Here are a few
6x45 (6mm223)
Rem 700 Action
Benchmark #2 1:9 twist at 22"
Bansner (High Tech) Sheephunter Stock
Leupold VXIII 3.5-10
Talley Rings
Nearly identical 223ai
Pacnor 1:8 twist #2 at 21"
Everything else the same as above
Any my newest
Rem 700 6mmBR repeater
Brux #3 1:8 at 23"
Manners MCS-SL stock molded-in GAP camo
Leupold VX-3 2.5-8 in talley rings
Here are a few
6x45 (6mm223)
Rem 700 Action
Benchmark #2 1:9 twist at 22"
Bansner (High Tech) Sheephunter Stock
Leupold VXIII 3.5-10
Talley Rings
Nearly identical 223ai
Pacnor 1:8 twist #2 at 21"
Everything else the same as above
Any my newest
Rem 700 6mmBR repeater
Brux #3 1:8 at 23"
Manners MCS-SL stock molded-in GAP camo
Leupold VX-3 2.5-8 in talley rings
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^^ I really like that 6mmBR, did you build that yourself? What does she weigh?
^^ I really like that 6mmBR, did you build that yourself? What does she weigh?
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Everything I own is light...
Kimber Montana, Talleys, Leupy 3.5-10 w/ target knobs... 140 SST and 165 Matrixes.
700 Mountain Rifle 280Rem, wears Talley LWs now, 3-9 with an M1, 162 AMAX at 2800fps.
Everything I own is light...
Kimber Montana, Talleys, Leupy 3.5-10 w/ target knobs... 140 SST and 165 Matrixes.
700 Mountain Rifle 280Rem, wears Talley LWs now, 3-9 with an M1, 162 AMAX at 2800fps.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: roggom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^^ I really like that 6mmBR, did you build that yourself? What does she weigh? </div></div>
A friend did the chambering. I did the bedding and coating work. It is right around 8lbs according to my bathroom scale. I need to get a more accurate weight for it though.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: roggom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^^ I really like that 6mmBR, did you build that yourself? What does she weigh? </div></div>
A friend did the chambering. I did the bedding and coating work. It is right around 8lbs according to my bathroom scale. I need to get a more accurate weight for it though.
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Remington 700, #3 Shilen SS .308 Win., Brown Precision Stock, cerakoted, Leupold 3.5 X 10.
Good Luck
Jerry
Remington 700, #3 Shilen SS .308 Win., Brown Precision Stock, cerakoted, Leupold 3.5 X 10.
Good Luck
Jerry
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: komifornian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anybody here use a Jarrett? I've been thinking about getting one.</div></div>
I have two. Made these purchases over the phone. Paid roughly $7,000 each. They are absolutely fantastic rifles. They both shoot like a dream but if I had to do it over again and had known more about customs at the time I would have gone with Robert Gradous.
When I finally met Kenny in person it seemed like I was wasting his time when I told him I was getting ready to have him build my 3rd Jarrett. Bad day? I gave him another chance a month later to answer my questions. Same attitude Another bad day? He lost my business and the purchase of one of his professional hunter rifles. $10,400.
Robert's customer service and caring personality speaks volumes to me before making a large dollar rifle purchase.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: komifornian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anybody here use a Jarrett? I've been thinking about getting one.</div></div>
I have two. Made these purchases over the phone. Paid roughly $7,000 each. They are absolutely fantastic rifles. They both shoot like a dream but if I had to do it over again and had known more about customs at the time I would have gone with Robert Gradous.
When I finally met Kenny in person it seemed like I was wasting his time when I told him I was getting ready to have him build my 3rd Jarrett. Bad day? I gave him another chance a month later to answer my questions. Same attitude Another bad day? He lost my business and the purchase of one of his professional hunter rifles. $10,400.
Robert's customer service and caring personality speaks volumes to me before making a large dollar rifle purchase.
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Nosler Trophy grade 280 Ackley with light weight barrel profile (pacnor)
action and barrel cerakoted grey
B&C medalist stock
Talley rings
Leupold VX6 2-12
140g Accubonds at 3150
Nosler Trophy grade 280 Ackley with light weight barrel profile (pacnor)
action and barrel cerakoted grey
B&C medalist stock
Talley rings
Leupold VX6 2-12
140g Accubonds at 3150
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If i hadnt fallen in love with the Nosler rifle I would probably be building lightweight 7mm08
I like the idea of a 120 TSSX at 3-3100 FPS out of a 22" barrel and short action.
If i hadnt fallen in love with the Nosler rifle I would probably be building lightweight 7mm08
I like the idea of a 120 TSSX at 3-3100 FPS out of a 22" barrel and short action.
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My mountain rifle setup is a Sako A7 in .300 WSM with a Nightforce 2.5-10x32. Bought it last year. Its first kill this past fall I popped a mule deer at around 360 yards at a pretty steep angled shot. I was towards the top of a ridge and he was at the base of an adjoining draw. The A7 has a good trigger pull, is fairly light, and has a really smooth action. Sako guarantees sub-MOA performance out of the box and this rifle doesn't disappoint. Those Fins know how to make an accurate rifle. I couldn't be happier with it and I don't see myself ever getting anything else.
My mountain rifle setup is a Sako A7 in .300 WSM with a Nightforce 2.5-10x32. Bought it last year. Its first kill this past fall I popped a mule deer at around 360 yards at a pretty steep angled shot. I was towards the top of a ridge and he was at the base of an adjoining draw. The A7 has a good trigger pull, is fairly light, and has a really smooth action. Sako guarantees sub-MOA performance out of the box and this rifle doesn't disappoint. Those Fins know how to make an accurate rifle. I couldn't be happier with it and I don't see myself ever getting anything else.
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I have been a Sako fan since I was a little kid
That is what my dad used when I was growing up and my brother and I were convinced it had magical powers!
I have an old one in 243 that my son is using and have several new ones as well as Tikkas
all great guns
I have been a Sako fan since I was a little kid
That is what my dad used when I was growing up and my brother and I were convinced it had magical powers!
I have an old one in 243 that my son is using and have several new ones as well as Tikkas
all great guns
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Im waiting on my model 7 in 308 to get back from the smith. I had him bed the factory stock and free float the barrel. Got a timney trigger for it. Now I just cannot decide on an optic for it. Leaning towards a leupold to save weight and cash...just cant make my mind up.
Im waiting on my model 7 in 308 to get back from the smith. I had him bed the factory stock and free float the barrel. Got a timney trigger for it. Now I just cannot decide on an optic for it. Leaning towards a leupold to save weight and cash...just cant make my mind up.
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No mountains in Mississippi, but here is my early model 7 with 18 1/2" in 7mm-08 that eats 120 gr TSX's and RL-15,
No mountains in Mississippi, but here is my early model 7 with 18 1/2" in 7mm-08 that eats 120 gr TSX's and RL-15,
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Remington 700 Mountain LSS in 260 Rem
Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x50
"Only" three shots (that Rem Mountain/Shilen #1 contour heats up really fast) but one MOA to the right and now its ready to hammer some whitetails.
Remington 700 Mountain LSS in 260 Rem
Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x50
"Only" three shots (that Rem Mountain/Shilen #1 contour heats up really fast) but one MOA to the right and now its ready to hammer some whitetails.
